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Guitar Music Theory

Guitar Music Theory

Desi Serna
Arts, Musique

This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Discover how to progressively play and sound better—today, in as little as 33 minutes!

243 - Ep190 Q&A New Fretboard Theory Covers Pentatonic Scales Calluses & Picking
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  • 243 - Ep190 Q&A New Fretboard Theory Covers Pentatonic Scales Calluses & Picking

    In episode 190 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I share an update on my Fretboard Theory books, including the newly redesigned covers and updated Amazon listings. I also look back at how the books got started, how they developed over the years, and the role they played in the growth of Guitar Music Theory.

    Then I answer listener questions about pentatonic scales, scale fingerings, building calluses, and picking technique.

    Topics include:

    • What scales can you play over a 1-6-5-4 chord progression in E major?

    • What's the relationship between E major pentatonic and C# minor pentatonic?

    • How often should you practice to build and maintain calluses without tearing up your fingertips?

    • Do pentatonic scale fingerings really matter?

    • Why your fingerings change when you start playing actual riffs and solos.

    • Should an experienced fingerstyle guitarist learn to use a flatpick for lead guitar?

    • When does it make sense to work specifically on picking mechanics?

    • How can you adapt your guitar playing when dealing with de Quervain's tenosynovitis or other hand and wrist limitations?

    FREE CUSTOM VIDEO COURSE 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Visit the website, answer the question about your playing, and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com

    NEW FRETBOARD THEORY BOOK COVERS Check out the newly redesigned Fretboard Theory books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Fretboard-Theory-Volumes-Combined-progressions/dp/1542403227/

    Fri, 25 Sep 2026 - 1h 04min
  • 242 - Ep189 How I Prepared for a 40-Song Cover Band Gig

    In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a recent performance with Nashville-based cover band Party of 5. I share how I prepared for a 40-song setlist, what the band expected from me, how I organized and learned the music, the guitar gear and live rig I used, and what it was like performing the show.

    Along the way, I discuss some of the songs and guitar parts I found especially fun or challenging, a few surprises from the gig, and lessons that can help any guitarist become a more prepared, versatile musician.

    Whether you're interested in playing live, joining a cover band, or simply learning songs more efficiently, you'll pick up practical tips you can apply to your own guitar playing.

    In this episode:

    How I prepared for a 40-song cover band gig

    Learning a large setlist efficiently

    Organizing charts and setlists for live performance

    My guitar, Kemper, and live rig

    Songs that were especially fun or challenging to learn

    What surprised me about the performance

    Lessons every guitarist can take away from the experience

    🎸 Ready to make serious progress on guitar?

    My annual Fall Guitar Intensive is opening soon. It's a 12-week coaching program designed for hobby guitarists who love classic rock, blues, country, and related styles and are ready to stop spinning their wheels. If you're looking for structure, accountability, expert guidance, and a supportive community, be sure to sign up for my email list so you don't miss the announcement.

    Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com and click Subscribe at the top of the page, or enroll in one of the free video courses featured on the home page.

    Thu, 06 Aug 2026 - 1h 15min
  • 241 - Ep188 The Genius Behind New Kid in Town with Scott Sheriff

    In this episode of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, Carrie Underwood keyboardist Scott Sheriff returns to help me break down one of the Eagles' most beloved songs, "New Kid in Town."

    Together, we explore the key, chord changes, harmony, tones, and techniques that make this classic recording so memorable. From sophisticated chord changes and beautiful voice leading to tasteful guitar fills and layered vocal harmonies, this song is a masterclass in musical craftsmanship.

    Scott previously joined me on: • Ep147 Scott Sheriff - Keyboardist For Carrie Underwood and Huey Lewis Tribute • Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff

    FREE GUITAR TRAINING Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com to enroll in a free video course calibratd to your current level.

    Sat, 06 Jun 2026 - 1h 30min
  • 240 - Ep187 The Art of Recording Guitar Solos with Jason Wyatt Kuhn

    Episode 187 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast features the return of Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn from We The People Music.

    Jason first appeared on Episode 173, "From Demo to Radio – Inside Music Production," where we discussed songwriting, studio production, and the process of turning musical ideas into professional recordings. Since then, one of my students, Charles Vincent, has worked with Jason and his team to record several original songs, and I was invited to contribute lead guitar solos to two tracks: "Pretty Little Thing" and "The Way She Moves."

    In this episode, Jason and I discuss the recording and production process behind these songs, from rough demos and arrangement ideas to polished final mixes. We also listen to sections of the tracks and break down my guitar solo approach from both a theoretical and artistic perspective, including melodic phrasing, chord tone targeting, emotional pacing, and building solos that support the overall song.

    If you've ever wondered how original songs come together in the studio, how professional music production works, or how to craft memorable guitar solos that truly serve the music, this episode gives you an inside look at the creative process.

    Jason Wyatt Kuhn and his team are also available for hire, whether you're a hobbyist looking to professionally record your music or an artist pursuing a serious music career. If you have song ideas, demos, riffs, or unfinished material you'd like developed into polished recordings, visit: https://www.wethepeople.music/

    Get free guitar training customized to your skill level and musical interests at: https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com

    Sun, 24 May 2026 - 1h 45min
  • 239 - Ep186 Lessons from the Studio with Ryan Jones

    In this episode, I sit down with my friend and professional guitarist Ryan Jones.

    Ryan shares his journey from Fort Wayne, Indiana to studying music in California, connecting with Christian artist Tommy Walker, and eventually touring and recording at a professional level.

    We talk about what it's really like to work as a guitarist on the road and in the studio, including Ryan's move to Nashville in 2014, where he built a career doing session work and collaborating with producer and drummer Scott Williamson.

    Then everything changed.

    When COVID hit, the music industry ground to a halt overnight. Ryan shares how that disruption forced him to rethink his path, leading him to develop new skills as a software developer and eventually land a role at Sweetwater—bringing him full circle back to his hometown.

    Along the way, we also dig into:

    • What the recording process is really like for working guitarists • Amp tones and how pros think about sound • Real amps vs. modelers—what actually matters • How to adapt when your music career takes an unexpected turn

    This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the life of a working guitarist—and what it takes to keep moving forward when things don't go as planned.

    Summer Jams Zoom Class (2026)https://desiserna.as.me/schedule.php

    Free Video Course What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.

    Fri, 17 Apr 2026 - 1h 46min
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