Guitar for Introverts with Jamie Stillway

For our sixth episode, we speak with guitarist Eric Skye. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Skye occupies a unique niche between folk, jazz and blues; fingerstyle and flatpicking; and composition and improvisation. A lifetime spent pursuing eclectic interests and adventuresome explorations has yielded an instantly recognizable personal style and tone. Our conversation winds its way

For our fifth episode, we speak with Marisa Anderson, a Portland, Oregon-based guitarist, composer, and improviser. Her compositions and improvisations re-imagine the landscape of American music with elements of minimalism, electronic music, drone and 20th century classical music. In our talk, you’ll hear about her early musical history with instruments other than guitar, the

For our fourth episode, we speak with Nina Gerber, a teacher, arranger, producer, and accompanist currently based in Sebastopol, California. We wandered through the conversational terrain of early guitar experiences, how to define success, and much more. To learn more about Nina and her music: http://ninagerber.com Also, please check out the article on Nina and the guitar built f

For our third episode, we speak with Grant Gordy (Mr Sun, David Grisman Quintet), a Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his early meetings with the guitar, color wheels and the circle of fifths, composing, and more. To learn more about Grant and his music: https://www.grantgordy.com Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie S

For our second episode, we speak with Courtney Hartman, a guitarist, singer, writer and producer currently based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. We talk about early musical experiences, seasons of creativity, home repairs, and also about her last album, 'Glade.' For more information about Courtney, her music, and to watch the video for “Bright at My Back: https://www.courtneyhartman.

For our inaugural episode, we speak with Anna Tivel, a Portland, Oregon-based singer/songwriter with a flair for capturing intimate moments and crafting strong, narrative-driven Americana-tinged folk songs. As she puts it, “I’m really interested in people and why they do what they do – the messing up or getting hurt, and the small triumphs. The way I relate to people as a qui