In today's episode we're discussing working on strengths instead of weaknesses.

In today's episode we discuss the importance of following a true signal that you resonate with, and tuning out all the extra noise.

There's always going to be technical snafus when you're making music.

What would you play if you knew you'd have to hear the playback?

A discussion about the importance of making things for your own true audience.

In today's episode we're looking at how the subconscious brain keeps working on challenges even when you stop actively thinking about them. This means that when you practice for a few minutes every day, your brain will keep practicing throughout the day! So give yourself a bite-sized practice opportunity each day and see how it goes. Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music. MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

In today's episode we discuss making things that aren't so "middle of the road" that no one cares about them.

Does gear matter? Once you know how to use your tools, a sweet piece of equipment can make all the difference. A nice guitar can be truly inspiring to play. But getting it before you appreciate why it is great won't necessarily help you. Earn the good gear with your musical experience! Visit JakePardee.com to learn more about my music and MaritimeRecording.com to learn more about your music.

Songs are a great way to share something you might otherwise keep to yourself. By using metaphor and storytelling, we can share much more of our inner worlds with others.

Do you believe in talent? Or do we learn things from our environment and... that's it? For more info on me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for music lessons and recording visit MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we are discussing the importance of playing the melody. In our improvisations we can go on some fun tangents but when we keep the melody central to our solo, we keep the story of the song going. For more info on me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for music lessons and production visit MaritimeRecording.com Thanks for listening!

In today's episode we look at the idea of following your musical dreams. For more information about my music visit JakePardee.com and for music lessons and production visit MaritimeRecording.co

In today's episode we talk about the flow state and how taking it easy while playing is something we can all do! Check out my new song Little Kitten Blues recorded with a single microphone at Maritime Music Studio. Thanks for listening, friends!

In today's episode we discuss what it means to be "self-taught." Do you identify as self-taught? What do you consider yourself? Visit JakePardee.com for more info about my music and to send me a message about the podcast. Check out MaritimeRecording.com for music lessons, recording, and special events at the studio in Peabody, MA.

In today's episode we discuss playing it cool and sounding good! For more info about me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for guitar lessons and production work visit MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we talk about the $100 and how it used to pay your rent... in the 80's. Visit JakePardee.com to learn more about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for music lessons and production.

In today's episode we discuss Comparison and how it can prevent us from enjoying expressing ourselves and how it's not all bad! For more info on me and my music visit: JakePardee.com For lessons and music production work visit: MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we're talking about practice and making it more fun by turning it into a game. Got an idea for a future episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at JakePardee.com and send me a message. Visit JakePardee.com to send me some Earth Sounds of your own, too! Visit MaritimeRecording.com for guitar lessons and music production.

In today's episode we're looking at AI - yay! There's lots of reasons to be concerned about AI, but is it going to replace you as a musician? Well, I certainly hope not.. We're humans in the humans-making-sounds business, so let's use AI as a tool when it's helpful to augment our creativity. Or ignore it and keep doing your thing, friends. Have some ideas for a future episode? Send me a message at MaritimeRecording.com

In today's episode we're looking at Metamodernism and how it related to contemporary musicianship. Have you heard about Metamodernism? It's apparently the era we're living through! Send me a message on Instagram (@jakepardee) or visit JakePardee.com and MaritimeRecording.com