Rock Guitar Confidential with Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Join pro Guitar Instructors, Performers, Recording Artists and Session Musicians Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe as they talk all things Rock and Metal Guitar. They break down music and pop culture, as well as, learning guitar, guitar gear, performing and Rock guitar culture and history with the wit and insight of guys who have been players for decades. If your like Rock guitar, Rock music, Metal and Shredding this Podcast is a must listen!
Episodes
87 episodes
When upscale guitars go import, does it hurt the brand?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask what it does to the image of a high-end guitar builder when it starts making less expensive import models. Also, Ryan shares a personal story of a student's horrible decision! Subsc...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:01:48
Do we really want our favorite bands to evolve?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we ask whether or not we really want our favorite bands to evolve as their career goes on, or should they stay the same? We also explore what it means when someone says an artist isn't rel...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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1:06:36
Growing up in the 80's guitar arms race!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about the 80's guitar arms race and discuss you tube click bait that you need to avoid! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:02:42
Rich Kaz on playing bass, music retail and the future of music!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we welcome special guest Rich Kaz to discuss bass playing, his history in music and the future of music retail. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:08:15
Tariff's, Fender guitar prices and your local music store!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss how the Tariff's will affect guitar prices and the pressure that will put on local music stores and on giants like Fender. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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55:35
I am not ready for wheelchair Ozzy!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss whether or not we want to see Ozzy fronting Black Sabbath in a wheelchair. That and a whole lot more on this episode! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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1:15:12
Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys' Oh my!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how to deal with it when modern culture leaves you behind, and what to make of popular music today! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:10:09
Is the rise of the tick tock star the end of bands as we know it?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether solo success on Tick Tock will lead to the end of people forming bands. We also remember the late great John Sykes and his amazing music. Subscribe today wherever you ge...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:04:00
Great Guitar tones that only exist on the record!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore sought after guitar tones that only exist on the records. Is it a fruitless task to try to get that VH1 tone? Find out here! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:00:54
Why the Satanic Panic was so important!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore why the Satanic panic of the late eighties was so important to Rock and Metal. Ryan also shares what it meant to him as a young rocker. Subscribe today wherever you get your pod...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:26:56
King Diamond concert review and the state of USA Rock!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast Ryan gives an in depth review of the recent King Diamond concert tour. Also we discuss why Europe, South America and Japan get all of the cool shows. Can the USA get back in the game? Subs...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:27:21
Is being a flake a part of being a musician?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask whether being a flake is just part of being a musician, or just plain unprofessional! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:03:25
What Guitar Hero would make the best president?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we take our politics to the literal woodshed and discuss what guitar heroes would make the best presidents! Would we be better off under president George Lynch or President DeMartini? What...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:18:03
Can an Artist keep any sort of mystique in an over sharing world?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore whether or not the current era of ultra engagement with fans is good for either the artist or the fan. Would it be better to keep some things out of the public eye? We discuss....
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:08:32
The view of a Drummer/Producer with Tom Frost
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we go behind the scenes of a pro Drummer and Producer as we talk to Tom Frost about his experience in the music scene. We go deep into the keys of a producer's ear, and talk about what th...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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1:46:14
Is playing guitar a luxury activity?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether playing guitar is a luxury activity for the wealthy much like Golf or Tennis. Or does it belong to the everyman instead? Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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1:03:03
When your favorite band is ruined by massive success!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what happens when a band hits its commercial zenith and then proceeds to crash and burn creatively (I'm looking at you Metallica!). Subscribe today wherever you get your podcast...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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1:07:10
The importance of a great producer!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how a great producer can make or break a recording, and talk about what it is that they do exactly! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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59:47
Is Image Everything in Rock?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss the importance of image in Rock and defend bands that were wrongly accused of being all flash and no substance. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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1:04:39
Metronome VS Paul Gilbert
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we take Paul Gilbert to task for his pot shots at the metronome! We also give the real lowdown on how to develop your improvisational chops! Subscribe today!
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Season 3
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Episode 15
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59:42
Best of Rock Guitar Confidential "Top 5 Guitarists of all time!"
In this best of episode, we rank the top five guitarists of all time! Did we nail it? Were we way off? You decide!
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Season 3
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Episode 14
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51:29
Grunge-pocalypse vs Garth-pocalypse
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we discuss which is more responsible for the death of Rock music. Was it the flannel wearers of the cowboy hats that did our favorite music in? Also, we get in the way back machine and lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:10:44
Rock Guitar Confidential best of "Why Can't Rock Be Fun?"
On this episode of the r Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit the episode "Why can't Rock be fun?" Listen to find out!
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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46:52
Teaching challenging students and Sammy Hagar's Best of All Worlds Tour
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who is to blame when students don't learn. We also talk about our feelings on Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham taking on Van Halen classics on the Bes...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:10:44
We react to Rick Beato's reasons why new music sucks! Our take!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:03:15