In this episode I talk to Elias Viljanen from the band “Sonata Arctica” about their album “Acoustic Adventures - Volume One” which is out now. Elias gives us a breakdown of some of the songs and how they changed the songs around from the original versions. He also demonstrates a bit of his banjo playing and lets us know what he has coming up this year. Check out the album: here Youtube Clips: The Rest Of The Sun Belongs To Me For The Sake Of Revenge Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Cust...
Feb 26, 2022•24 min•Ep. 176
In this episode I talk to Steve Rosen about his new book “Tone Chaser” which is about his 26 year journey with Eddie Van Halen. This interview is also available on my Youtube channel. Click here. Here is how you can purchase Steve’s book: (all prices are in US dollars) Steve's Paypal address: scrosen@sbcglobal.net Don't forget to include your address when ordering. For U.S. residents, the total cost is $47 $35 for the book and $12 for shipping. For Australian residents, the total cost is $110 $3...
Feb 16, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 175
In this episode I talk to Tomi Koivusaari from the band Amorphis about their new album “Halo”. Tomi shares some great stories about the recording process and a behind the scenes about some of the songs. Pre order the album here Youtube clips: The Moon On The Dark Waters Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: https://becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Feb 07, 2022•17 min•Ep. 174
In this episode I talk to classical guitarist Daniel Nistico about the differences between the classical and the electric guitar. This interview is also available on my youtube channel where you can view Daniel's amazing playing: Daniel Nistico Youtube interview To find out more about Daniel and his teaching click here Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: https://becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Jan 26, 2022•40 min•Ep. 173
In this episode I talk to Zakk Wylde from Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society about his new album “Doom Crew Inc.” We break down some of the songs including how he came up with the riffs, writing melodies plus more. Zakk also tells us where the inspiration came from to do his famous pinch harmonics. Purchase the album here YouTube Clips: "Set You Free" "End Of Days" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Custom guitar picks Daly custom designs Check out the clip as discussed in this podcast...
Jan 18, 2022•22 min•Ep. 172
In this episode I talk to guitarist Kee Marcello (ex Europe) about his new album “Out Of This World” which is out on January 14th 2022. Kee also gives us a great lesson on writing great melodies and hooks. He informs us of a guitarist named “Ollie Halsall” from the early 70’s that influenced him and might have influenced some other well known guitarists from the 70’s!! Website Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts...
Jan 10, 2022•24 min•Ep. 171
In this episode I talk to Phoenix Van Der Weyden and Arnaud Krakowka about our new album “The Mission”. We break down each song from the album and discuss the behind the scenes of each song including the songwriting, recording process plus lots more. The album is available here. Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: https://becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Jan 02, 2022•54 min•Ep. 170
2021 wrap up
Dec 30, 2021•2 min
In this episode I talk to Link Meanie from the band “The Meanies” about the Uncaged Festival coming up next month around Australia. Link also shares some great stories about the band and what else they have planned for 2022 including his project “Bagful Of Beez”. The Meanies - "Cruel To Be Caned" Bagful Of Beez - "Syco" The Meanies website Click here to book tickets for the Uncaged Festival Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar c...
Dec 14, 2021•12 min•Ep. 169
In this episode I talk to bassist Dale Prinsse from the band “Caligula’s Horse” about the Caged Festival coming up next month around Australia. Youtube: "Slow Violence" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Dec 12, 2021•20 min•Ep. 168
In this episode I talk to Ben Hutcherson from the band “Khemmis” about their new album "Deceiver". Ben gives us a great insight to recording the album and shares some great stories about the recording process. Youtube Link: Living Pyre Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Nov 20, 2021•26 min•Ep. 167
In this episode I interview returning guest Bill Hudson from the band “Northtale” about their new album “Eternal Flame” Bill lets us know all about the recording process of the album, some behind the scenes stories plus lots more. We are also joined by a special guest towards the end!! YouTube Clips: "Only Human" "Midnight Bells" Digital sale link: here Physical sale link: here Check out my podcast from 2 years ago with Bill: Episode #75 To pre-order my new album with “Roach & Weyden” and to...
Nov 13, 2021•26 min•Ep. 166
In this episode I talk to bassist Juna Serita about her album “Battlefield”. Juna gives us a great insight to the album and her playing. You can check out the video of the interview here For more info about Juna: http://junaserita.com To pre-order my name album with “Roach & Weyden” click here Roach and Weyden Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks: Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeagui...
Nov 07, 2021•19 min•Ep. 165
In this episode I talk to guitarist Anton Kabanen from the band “Beast In Black” about their new album “Dark Connection”. Anton discusses the making of the album and about his influences. Get the album here YouTube Videos: "Moonlight Rendezvous" "One Night In Tokyo" To pre-order my name album with “Roach & Weyden” click here Roach and Weyden Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website:...
Oct 21, 2021•16 min•Ep. 164
In this episode I talk to guitarist/songwriter Steve Janevski from the band “Wicked Smile”. Steve gives us a great track by track breakdown of their new album “Wait For The Night”. If you would like to know more about Steve’s playing check out episode #7 which we recorded back in 2017 Episode #7 Steve Janevski Click here for the Wicked Smile store: Wicked Smile store Socials : Wicked Smile Facebook page Wicked Smile Youtube page Wicked Smile Instagram To pre-order my name album with “Roach &...
Oct 15, 2021•39 min•Ep. 163
In this episode I talk to Japanese guitarist Taka from the band “Mono” about their new album “Pilgrimage Of The Soul” which is out now: Click here for album info To pre-order my album with “Roach & Weyden” click the following link: Roach and Weyden Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Oct 12, 2021•19 min•Ep. 162
In this episode I talk to guitarist Vince Martell from the band “Vanilla Fudge” about their new single “Stop In The Name Of Love” originally performed by The Supremes. Vince shares some great stories regarding the band, about Paul McCartney and George Harrison, The Who, his book “Psychedelic Solo” plus lots more. vincemartell.com www.vanillafudge.com Listen in to the end of the interview where I play an audio clip from the band members with a legacy to Tim Bogert who passed away earlier this yea...
Oct 03, 2021•26 min•Ep. 161
In this episode I talk to Steve Price (ex Thor) and Nick Z Marino (Yngwie Malmsteen) about their new album and project “Red Moon Project”. We go into details about the songs, the guest artists and the recording process. Steve also shares some great stories about hanging out with David Lee Roth, meeting Jimmy Page, the movie “I am Thor” plus lots more. To purchase the album click here Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course a...
Sep 27, 2021•27 min•Ep. 160
In this episode I talk to guitarist David Anderson from the band ‘The Night Flight Orchestra” and also “Soilwork”. We talk about the new album “Aeromantic 2” and how they just started touring their previous album “Aeromantic” just before the pandemic hit plus lots more. Get the album here More info click here Youtube Clips: "Burn For Me" "White Jeans" "Chardonnay Nights" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other ...
Sep 25, 2021•25 min•Ep. 159
In this episode I talk to one my favourite guitarist and someone who has inspired myself and my original band “Busted Up”, Mr Robben Ford. We talk about his new album “Pure” plus his website the “Robben Ford Guitar Dojo”. Robben Ford guitar dojo Order his album here Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com email: info@becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Sep 20, 2021•30 min•Ep. 158
In this episode I talk bassist Tim Foreman from the band “Switchfoot” about their new album “Interrobang”. Tim breaks down the recording process for the album plus some great insight to the music. Switchfoot has been continually breaking musical barriers in their 20+ career. They have sold almost 10 million copies worldwide of their eleven studio albums. They have also performed sold-out tours with over 5 million concert tickets sold in over 40 countries around the world. Switchfoot has raised m...
Sep 15, 2021•20 min•Ep. 157
In this episode I talk to Alex Grossi from the band “Hookers and Blow” and also “Quiet Riot”. We discuss the new album out now by Hookers and Blow plus what is coming up with Quiet Riot. Digital Sales Link: here Physical Sales: here and here YouTube Links: "Rocks Off" "Shakin'" "Ziggy Stardust" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Sep 03, 2021•15 min•Ep. 156
In this episode I talk to guitarist Bill Steer from the band “Carcass” about their new album “Torn Arties” out September 17th. Bill also answers some questions from listeners from the facebook page. Physical Pre Sale link: here iTunes Pre Sale: here YouTube Links: "Kelly's Meat Emporium" "Dance Of Ixtab" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Aug 26, 2021•18 min•Ep. 155
Thank you to everyone that has supported the podcast over the past 4 years. Here is my gift to you. Download my 10 week online course for free. All you need to do is send me an email here This offer ends on August 31st 2021. Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: www.becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Aug 10, 2021•4 min•Ep. 154
In this episode I talk to guitarist Nili Brosh about her guitar playing, growing up in Israel, playing with some of the worlds best musicians including Tony MacAlpine, Stu Hamm, Virgil Donati plus lots more. Nili Brosh website Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Aug 01, 2021•30 min•Ep. 153
In this episode I talk to Melbourne based guitarist Matt Wilcock from the band “Shotgun Mistress” about their new album that is out now. Matt shares some great stories about recording the album and about the band. Get your copy of the album here Youtube links: Collide Bleed Me Out Glorious Machine May She Never Walk Alone Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka yousician.com Custom Guitar Picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.c...
Jul 24, 2021•24 min•Ep. 152
In this episode I talk to Robyn Ferguson from South Africa about her new EP “The Waking World” which is her 5th EP to come out over the past couple of years. Robyn gives us a great insight to the making of the album plus I share my conversation through the guitar to one of her tracks “Morpheus”. Robyn was also on episode #107 in June 2020 where we spoke about her guitar playing and her EP “Falling Forward”. Robyn's links: Spotify iTunes Website Bandcamp Patreon Facebook Instagram Twitter Youtube...
Jul 16, 2021•35 min•Ep. 151
In this episode I talk to guitarist Francesco Artusato from the band “Light Of The Torch” about their new album “You Will Be The Death Of Me” which is out now. Purchase the album here Youtube clips: "Let Me Fall Apart" "Wilting In The Light" "More Than Dreaming" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To download my online guitar course and all other contacts visit my website: becomeaguitaristtoday.com...
Jul 15, 2021•21 min•Ep. 150
In this episode I talk to Mississippi guitarist Dakota Amacker about his new album “Invictus” which contains some awesome playing and songs that you can hear throughout the podcast. Dakota gives us an inside to the making of the album plus about his influences, dealing with COVID plus lots more. To find out more about Dakota and how to purchase the album click here Check out the video clips: "Remember" "Revenant" Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud krakowka yousician.com Custom guitar picks To down...
Jul 06, 2021•30 min•Ep. 149
In this episode I talk to guitarist Dave Martone about what he will be teaching at the next Guitar Cloud Symposium on July 17th 2021 which includes his breakdown of Joe Satriani’s playing style. Dave also shares what he is up to you including some great projects that I am sure all guitarists will get something out of plus his keys to success. Book your tickets for the next Guitar Cloud Symposium here Find out more about Dave here Thank you to my sponsors: Arnaud Krakowka Shredd Guitar Worx yousi...
Jul 02, 2021•19 min•Ep. 148
