Sixty Scales and the Truth

Where I used to discover new artists through friends and often by reading the credits in CD booklets, these days I mostly rely on algorithms. It might not sound as romantic, but it does lead to some fantastic discoveries. That’s how, sometime last year, Oz Noy came onto my radar. His name sounds like a character straight out of L. Frank Baum’s famous book. His playing is just a

Some bands make you smile, give you energy, and make you feel alive. For me, that band is High Fade. 🎶 Playing as a power trio (drums, bass, guitar), they bring raw energy and chemistry to every performance. Guitarist Harry Valentino doesn’t just play; he’s part of the rhythm section with his dynamic, groove-driven style while also shredding incredible solos. 🎸High Fade o

"This is actually my favorite guitarist," I remember Plini saying these words during a show in Nijmegen (yes, the town where Eddie Van Halen grew up) and thought, “Hm, I should check this guy out.” I’m glad I did! "I'm trying to be less melancholic." These were the words Jakub spoke just before our interview during a workshop at the Guitar Summit in Mannheim, and they resonat

News alert! Scoring scoops isn’t exactly my goal during the conversations for this podcast. When Nick Johnston announced two new projects during the recording, my initial reaction was simply excitement. It wasn’t until the editing phase that I realized: “Hey, this is news!” Nick revealed that he has started a band with superstar drummer Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree, King

It kind of makes sense to release an episode with Tom Quayle right after one with Jack Gardiner in this podcast series. After all, the latter guitarist calls Tom his "second father." After every conversation in this series, I always need a moment to come back down to earth. With headphones on, it feels like we're diving into our own little microcosm together. I find myself in a sor

Subwoofer Alert! You might want to turn down your subwoofers because when Jack Gardiner speaks, he brings all the bass you need! But if you choose to keep them on, watch out—they might just explode! 🎸 In this latest episode of "Sixty Scales and the Truth," I had the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly talented Jack Gardiner during the Guitar Summit in Mannheim. We sha

How do you find focus while life keeps rushing by in all its chaos? How do you keep learning fun and, moreover, interesting? And how valuable is it to make music with real friends? These are just a few topics that came up in the conversation I recently had with Richard Henshall, the guitarist of the fantastic British prog rock band Haken. Richard also releases albums as a solo arti

From Conservatory to Rock Legend: DeWolff’s Pablo van de Poel Shares His Musical Journey! In this Podcast interview, DeWolff’s frontman and guitar virtuoso Pablo van de Poel talks about early struggles at the conservatory, to crafting iconic songs with DeWolff, Pablo opens up about his shift from complex music theory to trusting his gut and instinct.#DeWolff #PablovandePoel #Cl

After a period of playing less guitar myself, I’ve recently dived back into it with renewed enthusiasm. It’s been fantastic to explore new styles and follow online lessons from guitar legends, trying to catch even a small part of their brilliance. While browsing through True Fire’s offerings, I came across a name that seemed distinctly Dutch: Theo van Niel Jr. Intrigued, I do

Many consider Tommy Emmanuel to be the greatest of all time (GOAT), and while music isn’t a competition, I wholeheartedly agree. Tommy is not only a phenomenal musician but also a remarkable human being. I had the privilege of meeting him once before this interview, and what struck me was his presence. He truly connects with everyone around him, which, as he told me, is no coinci