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Earth Tones with Jake Pardee

A journey through a world of sound with Jake Pardee. Earth Tones is a podcast about music, creativity, and living a musical life. Each week, I share stories, reflections, and ideas on how we can make music naturally and with purpose. It’s a space for musicians and music lovers alike to check in, explore fresh ideas, and enjoy the art of sound. From history to personal experiences, Earth Tones is all about staying inspired and connected to the music that moves us.

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00:12:57

Ep. 30 Slowly Attack Head-On

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/02/14

In today’s episode, we’re discussing how it can be helpful to attack difficult challenges head-on even if it means making slow progress.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:17:40

Ep. 29 Records Are Miracles

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/02/06

In today’s episode we’re looking at some great records and how hard it is to make them!So many stars have to align to get it right.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:17:37

Ep. 28 Albums and Audiobooks

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/01/30

Albums and AudiobooksIn today’s episode, we’re talking about how we choose to invest time in listening to full albums and audiobooks. Long-form listening asks for a deeper commitment, but it also opens up a different kind of experience. Even if everything is already available on your streaming platform, you can still go shopping for something special.It’s a bit like going shopping in your own closet or refrigerator. The value isn’t in acquiring something new, but in choosing what you want to spend

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00:21:32

Ep. 27 Practice What’s Barely Difficult

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/01/23

When it comes to things I want to learn, my eyes are often bigger than my stomach. My ears are bigger than my hands?When I focus on finding something to work on, just something barely difficult, I can make progress that generates momentum.What’s barely difficult for you?Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music.Thanks for listening!

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00:20:09

Ep. 26 There’s Gonna Be Rough Nights

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/01/17

In today’s episode we are talking about rough nights and not taking it so personally.Teddy Roosevelt spoke of the “Man in the Arena” and how it’s better to be a failure who tried than to always sit on the sidelines.For more info about me and my music visit JakePardee.com for more info for you and your music visit MaritimeRecording.com

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00:19:54

Ep. 25 The Internet is Not Cool

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/01/10

In today’s episode of Earth Tones we’re talking about The Internet. You know, The Internet!Is The Internet cool?Of course not!There are cool people and things shown and indexed by The Internet, but you’re what’s cool! The Internet is just a big yellow pages of cool.For more info on me and my music visit JakePardee.com and for more info about you and your music visit MaritimeRecording.com

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00:18:06

Ep. 24 Work on Your Strengths

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2026/01/02

Today we’re discussing working on our strengths instead of our weaknesses so we can become spectacular.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:26:26

Ep. 23 Signal to Noise

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/12/27

In today's episode we discuss the importance of following a true signal that you resonate with, and tuning out all the extra noise.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music and MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:19:46

Ep. 22 Surviving Technical Difficulties

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/12/19

There's always going to be technical snafus when you're making music. The key is to understand what mission you’re there to accomplish and to make sure you get it done!By being creative and focused on solutions, you can survive pretty much any non-life-threatening technical challenge.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music, MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:12:34

Ep. 21 The Giant Reel of Tape in the Sky

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/12/13

What would you play if you knew you'd have to hear the playback?Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music, MaritimeRecording.com for more info about you and your music!

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00:14:54

Ep. 20 Make it For Your Friends

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/12/05

A discussion about the importance of making things for your own true audience.Visit JakePardee.com for more info about me and my music, and MaritimeRecording.com for help making your music!

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00:17:31

Ep. 19 Bite-Sized Practice

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/11/28

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!

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00:16:56

Ep. 18 Everybody Ain’t Gonna Like It

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/11/22

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Ep. 17 Does Gear Matter?

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/11/15

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, delivering a feel and tone that fuel creativity. However, acquiring high-end gear before you truly understand what makes it great won’t necessarily improve your music.Experience and skill should lead your gear choices. Earn the good gear with your musical experience, so every upgrade truly enhances your sound and playing.Visit JakePardee.com to

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Ep. 16 Songs Full of Secrets

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/11/07

Songs are a powerful medium for expressing emotions and experiences that might otherwise remain unspoken. Through metaphor and storytelling, songwriters can reveal the complexities of their inner worlds in a way that resonates deeply with listeners. Metaphors transform abstract feelings into vivid images, making it easier for others to understand and connect with what might be difficult to articulate directly. Storytelling adds structure and context, allowing personal experiences to be shared in a

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00:17:26

Ep. 15 Do You Believe in Talent?

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/10/31

Do you believe talent is something you're born with, an innate gift that sets some apart from the rest? Or is it simply the result of what we absorb from our environment, the skills and passions nurtured through experience and dedication? This show explores that question in depth, inviting you to consider how nature and nurture intertwine to shape creativity and ability. Through stories, music, and thoughtful discussion, we’ll examine the forces that inspire growth and mastery. Whether you see

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00:16:17

Ep. 14 Play the Melody

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/10/24

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!

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00:17:23

Ep. 13 Follow Your Dreams

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/10/17

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

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00:14:25

Ep. 12 Easy Does It

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/10/10

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!

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00:18:47

Ep. 11 We’re All Self-Taught

Earth Tones with Jake Pardee ·

2025/10/03

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.

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