Beyond the Frets

Oct 09 2023 1

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Wanna know the secrets of the musical multiverse? Sit down, grab an axe, and get abducted. Beyond the Frets is your chance to hear in-depth conversations with legendary guitarists, educators and composers about their process, struggles, accomplishments and thoughts on the modern music industry. Hosted by Zakk Jones, these discussions are full of great stories, anecdotes and a little bit of insanity along the way. This podcast is funded in part by the MidAmerican Center for Contemporary Music at the College of Musical Arts of Bowling Green State University. *Not responsible for chronic bouts of time loss* Www.Beyondthefrets.com

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Sherri Chung

Oct 09 2023 79 mins

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Jaak Sooäär

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Abigayle Kompst

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Sean McGowan

Mar 01 2023 81 mins

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Jaime Slutzky

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Ray Suhy

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Frank Potenza

Jun 04 2022 69 mins

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Adam Levy

Jan 09 2022 82 mins

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Tim Lerch

Sep 06 2021 94 mins

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