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The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage
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The 12 Commandments of Julian Lage

The jazz phenom elaborates on his most prized playing epiphanies.

Guitar, Meet Orchestra
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Guitar, Meet Orchestra

Lyle Workman employs orchestra in many of his film and TV scores. Hear him discuss how he writes for a really big band, while bringing an orchestral sensibility to his own guitar work.

Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers
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Some of My Best Friends Are Drummers

Lyle Workman talks about his prog-inspired love of odd meter, and working the Vinnie Colaiuta, Matt Chamberlain, Abe Laboriel Jr., and Toss Panos on his new album, Uncommon Measures.

Frets and Film
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Frets and Film

What does it take to be a successful film and TV composer? Lyle Workman breaks down the process and talks about his new guitar album featuring the Abbey Road Orchestra.

Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon
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Sturgill Simpson's Secret Weapon

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull explains what she’s learned from Bela Fleck, Sturgill Simpson, Allison Krause, and others.

Bluegrass at Berklee
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Bluegrass at Berklee

As a touring prodigy who’d played the Grand Ole Opry, Sierra Hull accepted a once-in-a-lifetime offer. What happened next?

Don't Be Scared of Small Frets
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Don't Be Scared of Small Frets

Mandolin virtuoso Sierra Hull offers essential mando tips for guitarists and shares the story of her early years.

Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens
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Where Charlie Parker Meets Buck Owens

Jim Campilongo’s playing is informed by both styles, yet also shatters their conventions.

Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail
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Fear and Loathing on the Album Trail

Country-jazz master Jim Campilongo talks about the 3D-chess level challenges—and resulting clarity—of recording the sparse-but-dynamic Two Guitars, with Luca Benedetti.

The Beauty of Bossa Nova
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The Beauty of Bossa Nova

Guitar in hand, John Pizzarelli unlocks the secrets of the distinctive fingerstyle rhythms of Brazil’s coolest import.