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PODCAST

The Steve Stine Podcast

The Steve Stine Podcast is about more than just music — it’s about life, faith, and finding meaning in the everyday. Join Steve as he shares honest stories from decades of experience as a musician, educator, husband, father, and believer navigating the highs and lows of life. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations about purpose, spirituality, personal growth, and staying inspired — even when life gets messy or uncertain.Whether you’re picking up a guitar, walking through a season of change, or

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4:38

Learn The Vocal Tools That Turn Scales Into Music

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/12/04

Send Steve a Text Message One note can say everything—if you know how to shape it. We dig into the practical craft of turning scales and theory into expression by focusing on what we call vocal tools: bends, slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, and vibrato. The thread running through it all is control. It’s not enough to know a technique exists; you have to own it so it lands with intention, confidence, and feel. We start by reframing technique as a means to a musical end, aligning fundamentals wi...

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18:13

Chord Chasing Made Simple

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/11/27

Send Steve a Text Message Your solos don’t have to sound like scale drills. We dive into chord chasing—the practical way to switch your note choices with each chord—and show how a handful of smart targets can transform C–G–Am–F into a melodic story. Instead of sprinting across the fretboard, we stay in one position, highlight the notes that define each chord, and reveal how separate pentatonic shapes fuse into the full C major scale. We start by mapping C, G, A minor, and F to their matching...

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3:26

Finding Major And Minor Pentatonics From The Sixth...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/11/20

Send Steve a Text Message Want that gritty, blues-soaked lead tone that just works over almost anything? We walk through the simple logic behind the pentatonic scale and show how one movable shape can unlock both minor bite and major sweetness without drowning you in theory. Starting from the sixth string as your map, we find the root note you need, drop the classic first-position box, and get practical with clear fingerings that help your hands memorize the pattern fast. We dig into why min...

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10:46

Learn Every Note On Your Fretboard In Minutes

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/11/13

Send Steve a Text Message Forget memorizing the entire fretboard at once. We start where it counts most: the sixth string, the low E. You’ll learn a practical map that turns guesswork into certainty by pairing the chromatic scale with the guitar’s visual cues. We break down the “BE” shortcut so half steps make sense, show how to lock F, G, A, B, C, D to odd-numbered frets, and explain why that single sequence instantly improves your chords, scales, and riff targeting. We walk through a clean...

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21:01

Music Lives Between The Notes, Not Just On The Page

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/11/06

Send Steve a Text Message What if your next gig felt clear before you even picked up the guitar? Steve walks through his complete prep system for tackling a massive score like Jesus Christ Superstar with a small ensemble and tight rehearsal window, turning complexity into confident, musical performance. We start with bird’s-eye listening to map the architecture of each song—intros, verses, bridges, and drops—so the emotional arc is obvious. Then we zoom into the details: where guitar adds im...

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13:55

Five Hidden Practice Mistakes That Hold Guitarists Back

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/10/30

Send Steve a Text Message Stuck practicing the same riffs and wondering why your playing won’t budge? We dig into the real reasons progress stalls and share a step-by-step way to turn scattered effort into steady gains. This isn’t about buying another pedal or memorizing another scale shape. It’s about practicing with intention, tightening your groove, and building a system that exposes weaknesses, connects skills, and keeps you accountable with honest feedback. We start by reframing practic...

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9:19

Two Essential Exercises to Get Your Technique Optimized

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/10/23

Send Steve a Text Message Tired of a stubborn pinky, tangled timing, and runs that fall apart when you speed up? We walk through a compact, repeatable practice plan that fixes the real causes of sloppy playing: uneven finger strength and poor synchronization between fretting and picking. First, we break down a focused 20-second hammer-on and pull-off cycle that you can do anywhere on the neck. You’ll learn how to pair index–middle, index–ring, index–pinky, then middle–ring, middle–pinky, and...

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29:26

What Is The Music Asking Of You? A Guide to Authentic...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/10/09

Send Steve a Text Message What makes a guitar solo truly musical? Is it technical prowess, scale knowledge, or something deeper? In this revelatory exploration of improvisation, Steve Stine strips away the technical complexities to focus on what really matters: creating authentic guitar solos that respond to what the music is asking for. Forget about simply memorizing more scales or arpeggios. Steve challenges the conventional approach to improvisation by emphasizing the crucial connection b...

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9:36

Authentic Expression: The Missing Piece in Guitar...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/10/02

Send Steve a Text Message Moving beyond scales in improvisation requires balancing technical knowledge with creative expression. We need to develop both our "guitar brain" and our "music brain" to create authentic musical moments. • The guitar brain encompasses technical skills like scales, arpeggios, theory, and fretboard knowledge • Most guitarists get overwhelmed practicing too many disconnected techniques • The music brain thinks about what you want to sound like and how to respond to wh...

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9:59

Start Playing Guitar at 40, 50, 60 & Beyond

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/09/25

Send Steve a Text Message Steve Stine shares seven essential tips for older adults beginning their guitar journey. The focus is on creating sustainable practice habits, maintaining physical comfort, and finding joy in the learning process regardless of age. • Start simple and celebrate small wins to build confidence and motivation • Practice in short, consistent sessions rather than overwhelming marathon sessions • Be kind to your hands with proper warm-ups, stretches, and comfortable playin...

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6:50

Guitar Tips I Would Tell My Younger Self

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/09/18

Send Steve a Text Message What would a seasoned guitarist tell their younger self after decades of playing? Steve Stine from GuitarZoom Academy dives deep into this thought-provoking question, offering valuable insights for players at any stage of their journey. Reflecting on his formative years, Steve expresses gratitude for his passionate dedication that developed strong technical abilities and ear training skills. However, he identifies a crucial missing element: a structured, holistic ap...

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16:30

What IS the GuitarZoom Academy (and can it help me)?

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/09/11

Send Steve a Text Message Ever felt stuck in your guitar journey despite watching countless tutorials or taking sporadic lessons? Steve Stine unpacks a revolutionary approach to guitar education that's transforming how passionate players finally break through their plateaus. The GuitarZoom Academy isn't another course or membership site—it's a dynamic learning ecosystem built on daily human connection. Unlike traditional methods where you're left alone to interpret instructions between lesso...

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17:59

Four Proven Techniques to Improve Your Guitar Playing...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/09/04

Send Steve a Text Message Steve Stine shares four practical methods to improve finger dexterity that can be practiced in short bursts throughout the day without overwhelming yourself. These focused exercises target specific skills with both hands while emphasizing quality over speed, helping you develop control and synchronicity between your fretting and picking techniques. • The "20-second exercise" develops fretting hand strength through hammer-ons and pull-offs between different finger co...

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12:37

The Day I Almost Quit Playing Guitar Forever

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/08/28

Send Steve a Text Message Two pivotal moments almost made me quit playing guitar – These challenges taught me valuable lessons about persistence, plateaus, and reconnecting with passion after difficult times. • Progress isn't linear – plateaus are normal and require persistence • Practice consistently but efficiently – "practice on the days that you eat" • Balance learning new challenging skills with things you can already do well • Life circumstances like grief can temporarily disconnect yo...

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17:14

Strings, Stages, and Smiling: My Guitar Journey

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/08/21

Send Steve a Text Message What does it really take to build a sustainable career in music while maintaining your sanity and relationships? In this revealing episode, Steve Stine pulls back the curtain on his musical journey and sets the record straight about a common misconception. "I do not own Guitar Zoom. I have never owned Guitar Zoom," Steve clarifies early in our conversation. Working for Dan Denley's company for 15 years as a content creator has been just one chapter in Steve's multif...

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10:02

Your 30 Minutes of Guitar Practice Can Be More...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/08/14

Send Steve a Text Message Setting up the proper mindset for guitar practice transforms how effectively you use your available time. We explore strategies to optimize practice sessions regardless of whether you have 20 minutes or 2 hours to play. • Begin with a proper warm-up routine for both physical and mental preparation • Develop core daily exercises combined with rotating weekly practice concepts • Practice mentally when your guitar isn't available by studying theory or visualizing the f...

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22:07

Exploring Guitar Versatility: Miguel Navarro's Path...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Send Steve a Text Message What happens when curiosity meets musical passion? For Miguel Navarro, it sparked a remarkable journey across genres, techniques, and even countries. In this captivating conversation with Steve, Miguel reveals the winding path that brought him from childhood lessons in Chile to becoming a respected instructor at GuitarZoom Academy. Miguel's story begins with childhood inspiration from a popular puppet show, leading to his first guitar lessons at age eight. The socia...

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10:57

Stop Playing Randomly and Start Practicing With Purpose

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Send Steve a Text Message Creating an effective practice routine is essential for guitar progress. Daily and weekly practice structures help overcome the feeling of being lost and ensure you're working on the right things. • Practice fundamentals daily, focusing on chords that match your ability level and finger size • Work on each chord independently before practicing transitions between them • Choose songs that align with the chords you're practicing to create reinforcing learning • Break ...

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7:54

Honest Feedback Is the Secret Weapon Every Guitarist...

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Send Steve a Text Message Have you ever hit a plateau in your guitar playing despite hours of practice? The missing piece might not be more practice videos or tab books, but something far more valuable: honest assessment and feedback. Steve Stine delves into why receiving quality evaluation of your playing is absolutely essential for guitar progress. Drawing from decades of teaching experience, he explains that without proper assessment, guitarists often develop blind spots—technical issues ...

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19:34

10 Practical Steps to Maintain Guitar Practice Momentum

The Steve Stine Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Send Steve a Text Message Every guitarist knows the struggle of maintaining motivation when progress seems elusive. What starts as passion can easily transform into frustration when we hit plateaus or lose sight of why we picked up the instrument in the first place. The secret to sustainable guitar practice lies in finding balance between technical growth and genuine enjoyment. Setting mini-goals gives you frequent wins to celebrate rather than always focusing on distant mountains to climb. ...

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