Guitar Music Theory

Desi Serna

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    Lead Guitar Zoom Classes January 2025

    Visit https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com/zoom for more information about my upcoming lead guitar Zoom classes. 🎸

    12 January 2025, 11:38 pm
  • 1 hour 28 minutes
    Ep170 Top Hits of 2024 with Lila

    In episode 170 of the Guitar Music Theory audio podcast, I look back at some of the top songs from 2024 with a very special guest, my 12-year-old daughter, Lila!

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    12 January 2025, 8:37 pm
  • 51 minutes 54 seconds
    Ep169 Good Christmas Songs to Learn

    In episode 169 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I review some Christmas song guitar lessons I’ve previously posted on YouTube. These lessons feature great Christmas songs to learn, and I’ll break down the nuggets of music theory wisdom each one provides. Topics include passing chords, chord melody, playing in sixths, and more.

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    12 December 2024, 5:20 pm
  • 1 hour 5 minutes
    Ep168 Q&A - New Coaching Program - Bass Playing - Playing with Confidence - Running with the Devil - 3/4 vs 6/8 - Cover Band Setlist

    In episode 168 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I announce my new coaching program and answer listener questions about bass playing, playing with confidence, the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures, my old cover band setlist, and the song "Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen.

    Are you ready to invest in a structured coaching program to take your guitar playing to the next level? Fill out the contact form on my website and share your music goals with me: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/contact/

    30 October 2024, 7:33 pm
  • 1 hour 45 minutes
    Ep167 Learning "It Hit Me Like a Hammer" - PRS SE NF3

    In episode 167 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I guide you through my process of learning songs, using "It Hit Me Like a Hammer" by Huey Lewis and The News as an example. This track showcases chunky '80s rock power chords and a bluesy minor pentatonic guitar solo. I play it on my new PRS SE NF3 guitar, using a profile of a Mesa Boogie Mark 3 amp.

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    23 July 2024, 2:46 pm
  • 1 hour 9 seconds
    Ep166 Q&A Rhythm and Timing - Horizontal Pentatonic Patterns - Bass Note Selection - Violin Etude 2

    In episode 166 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about rhythm and timing, playing horizontal pentatonic patterns, selecting good bass notes, and more. I also recap my recent gigs and discuss how I prepare for performances.

    10 July 2024, 11:23 pm
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Ep165 Preparing For Huey Lewis Tribute Band Gig

    In episode 165 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I prepare to play upcoming gigs with the Huey Lewis and The News tribute band, The Heart of Rock and Roll. I walk you through the process I go through when I'm reviewing for a show and discuss the songs I'll be performing.

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    The Heart of Rock and Roll info and schedule: hueytribute.com 

    14 June 2024, 1:53 pm
  • 1 hour 44 minutes
    Ep164 Nashville Studio Drummer and Music Producer Scott Williamson

    In episode 164 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I interview Scott Williamson, a top-tier studio drummer in the Nashville area for decades. In addition to his drumming career, Scott is a mixing engineer and music producer. He'll provide insights into life as a studio musician, answer listener questions, and reveal his favorite guitar parts.

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    8 June 2024, 4:45 pm
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Ep163 Jack and Diane - How Does This Song Work?

    How does the song "Jack and Diane" work? Listen to episode 163 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast to hear how this John Mellencamp classic features memorable acoustic guitar riffs that make great use of different chord shapes and chord voicings.

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    30 May 2024, 11:07 pm
  • 1 hour 14 minutes
    Ep162 Knights of Cydonia - How Does This Song Work?

    "Knights of Cydonia" by Muse is an epic rock anthem that blends various musical influences to create a unique and powerful listening experience. The song stands out for its grandiose and cinematic feel, drawing inspiration from progressive rock, space rock, and spaghetti westerns. In Episode 162 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I break the music down and explain how its puzzling chord changes follow a logical pattern.

     

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    Music Theory 101 Group Zoom Class https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/zoom-class-music-theory-101/

     

    21 May 2024, 6:36 pm
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Ep161 Q&A Hot For Teacher - Multitracks - Bass Rigs - Funk #49 - Mastering Songs - Major and Minor Pentatonic - CAGED - Soreness - Knights of Cydonia

    In episode 161 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about Hot For Teacher, multitracks, bass rigs, Funk #49, mastering songs, major and minor pentatonic, CAGED, hand soreness, Knights of Cydonia, and more. 

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    8 May 2024, 8:47 pm
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