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
113 episodes
Keeping a band together is harder than it looks!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we celebrate the release of the new Lex Legion single. Discuss the difficulties of keeping a band together through thick and thin and talk about our feeling on giving the "speech" to a stu...
Iron Maiden's message to the Rock N' Roll HOF!
On this episode of the Rick Guitar Confidential podcast we admire Iron Maiden's stance towards their Rock Hall of Fame induction and discuss the downside of making art for everyone. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
Use it or lose it! Keeping your progress on guitar!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss what are the hardest techniques to attain, but more importantly, what are the hardest techniques to maintain. We also talk about whether cheaper artist signature guitars are hur...
Damn, old guys know how to Rock!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential we explore the phenomenon of why old guys really know how to Rock and bask in the majesty of Lex Legion, the new band that is made up of 4/5ths of the Them and Conspiracy era King Diamond lineups....
How we keep learning the guitar fresh!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we talk about how to keep teaching and learning guitar fresh for both us and our students. We try to find the key to making it an evergreen process! Subscribe today wherever you get your p...
When recreational musicians and AI collide!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what happens when AI is used to write songs for the recreational musician and ask if this is a good thing. We also ponder the future of the arts in the time of artificial intell...
Dream Super Bowl halftime performers!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss what would our dream halftime performers at the Super Bowl be? We put them into categories of plausible, fantasy land, and could happen. What do you think? Subscribe today where...
What songs are the most fun to teach?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what songs are the most fun to teach, and the value of learning songs for the beginning guitar student. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
Spinal Tap 2, our thoughts!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we do a deep dive on spinal Tap 2 and see if it compares to the original. We explore the cultural impact of the movie and ask if the sequel is just as quotable! Subscribe today wherever yo...
The power of persistence and what to look for in 2026!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Podcast we explore how persistence is the key when learning guitar or following your dreams. We also look forward to the good things coming in 2026. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
The devil and Zac Brown? Plus 2025 year recap!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we talk about the connection between Zac Brown and Satan! We also talk about the highlights and lowlights of the year that was 2025! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
What is the best Christmas Song?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss what the best Christmas song is, and go deep on movie takes! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
Music that nourishes, Y2K guitarists we missed and what is Pop music!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we talk about how music should have some nutritional value. We also get some suggestions about great guitarists to emerge since Y2K. Also we have a spirited debate about the definition of ...
The best guitarists to emerge since Y2K and why being a musician in 2025 rocks!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore who the top 3 guitarists to emerge since the turn of the century are. We also talk about what the best thing about being a musician in 2025! Subscribe today wherever you get you...
What makes a band successful and remembering Marcie free!
On the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what makes one band successful and one not. We also remember Marcie Free the groundbreaking singer of King Kobra. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!
Saying goodbye to the Space Ace!
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we remember the late great Ace Frehley and talk about his influence on generations of guitar players. We also get an update on the passion of the Andrew! Subscribe today wherever you get y...
Rush, Floyds, 90's nostalgia and more!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we jump into the grab bag and cover multiple topics such as Rush hitting the road again, why you shouldn't avoid the Floyd Rose, and the unlikeliness of 90's nostalgia. Subscribe today whe...
Let's get physical! The physicality of playing guitar!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether or not having bigger hands leads to playing better, and the connection between physical fitness and performing! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
What is the best way to approach doing a cover song?
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we examine what is the best way to do cover songs. Should you do a faithful rendition just like the original? Or should you make it completely your own? Find out in the latest episode. Sub...
How Skater culture led to Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore the connection between Skater culture and the rise of both Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!
Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, saying goodbye to a legend.
On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we remember the legendary career of Ozzy Osbourne. We talk about his guitarists and his impact on us and the music world as a whole. Let's all raise a glass to the legend!
Great new music, Vibrato, and the unbearable sadness of Ozzy!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore another great new band from Japan (with massive Yngwie vibes). We discuss why bending and vibrato is so important and figure out how to feel about Ozzy and Sabbath's swan song....
Canadian Rockers, AOR conspiracy and moustaches!
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss little know Canadian rockers. Whether AOR is the victim of a vast industry wide conspiracy and ask is it ever OK for a guitarist to have a moustache. Subscribe today wherever yo...
AOR in the modern age?
In the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss whether AOR style Rock still has a place in the modern age. We talk the killer new album by Giant and share our thoughts on what makes a great guitar player. Subscribe tod...
The Grunge Conspiracy
In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we move into the conspiracy podcast space with the notion that big pharma and the record labels conspired to have grunge take over music. We also talk about whether it is possible to marke...