Join pro Guitar Instructors, Performers, Recording Artists and Session Musicians Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe as they talk all things Rock and Metal Guitar. They break down music and pop culture, as well as, learning guitar, guitar gear, performing and Rock guitar culture and history with the wit and insight of guys who have been players for decades. If your like Rock guitar, Rock music, Metal and Shredding this Podcast is a must listen!
Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we remember the legendary career of Ozzy Osbourne. We talk about his guitarists and his impact on us and the music world as a whole. Let's all raise a glass to the legend!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore another great new band from Japan (with massive Yngwie vibes). We discuss why bending and vibrato is so important and figure out how to feel about Ozzy and Sabbath's swan song. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss little know Canadian rockers. Whether AOR is the victim of a vast industry wide conspiracy and ask is it ever OK for a guitarist to have a moustache. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss whether AOR style Rock still has a place in the modern age. We talk the killer new album by Giant and share our thoughts on what makes a great guitar player. Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we move into the conspiracy podcast space with the notion that big pharma and the record labels conspired to have grunge take over music. We also talk about whether it is possible to market bands made up of older players, or is it all just Dad Rock? Subscribe today wherever you …
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore reasons to be upbeat about the future of guitar! Also we get an update on the passion of the Andrew! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask what it does to the image of a high-end guitar builder when it starts making less expensive import models. Also, Ryan shares a personal story of a student's horrible decision! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we ask whether or not we really want our favorite bands to evolve as their career goes on, or should they stay the same? We also explore what it means when someone says an artist isn't relevant! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…
Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about the 80's guitar arms race and discuss you tube click bait that you need to avoid! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we welcome special guest Rich Kaz to discuss bass playing, his history in music and the future of music retail. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss how the Tariff's will affect guitar prices and the pressure that will put on local music stores and on giants like Fender. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss whether or not we want to see Ozzy fronting Black Sabbath in a wheelchair. That and a whole lot more on this episode! Subscribe today, wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how to deal with it when modern culture leaves you behind, and what to make of popular music today! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether solo success on Tick Tock will lead to the end of people forming bands. We also remember the late great John Sykes and his amazing music. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore sought after guitar tones that only exist on the records. Is it a fruitless task to try to get that VH1 tone? Find out here! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore why the Satanic panic of the late eighties was so important to Rock and Metal. Ryan also shares what it meant to him as a young rocker. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast Ryan gives an in depth review of the recent King Diamond concert tour. Also we discuss why Europe, South America and Japan get all of the cool shows. Can the USA get back in the game? Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we ask whether being a flake is just part of being a musician, or just plain unprofessional! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we take our politics to the literal woodshed and discuss what guitar heroes would make the best presidents! Would we be better off under president George Lynch or President DeMartini? What is better a Jake E Lee/ Zakk Wylde ticket or a Schon/Lukather ticket? We discuss! Subscrib…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we explore whether or not the current era of ultra engagement with fans is good for either the artist or the fan. Would it be better to keep some things out of the public eye? We discuss. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we go behind the scenes of a pro Drummer and Producer as we talk to Tom Frost about his experience in the music scene. We go deep into the keys of a producer's ear, and talk about what the future holds for Rock music!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether playing guitar is a luxury activity for the wealthy much like Golf or Tennis. Or does it belong to the everyman instead? Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what happens when a band hits its commercial zenith and then proceeds to crash and burn creatively (I'm looking at you Metallica!). Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore how a great producer can make or break a recording, and talk about what it is that they do exactly! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we discuss the importance of image in Rock and defend bands that were wrongly accused of being all flash and no substance. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we take Paul Gilbert to task for his pot shots at the metronome! We also give the real lowdown on how to develop your improvisational chops! Subscribe today!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this best of episode, we rank the top five guitarists of all time! Did we nail it? Were we way off? You decide!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we discuss which is more responsible for the death of Rock music. Was it the flannel wearers of the cowboy hats that did our favorite music in? Also, we get in the way back machine and look at some classic guitar ads from the Sears catalog circa 1988!…
Send us a text On this episode of the r Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we revisit the episode "Why can't Rock be fun?" Listen to find out!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we discuss who is to blame when students don't learn. We also talk about our feelings on Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Michael Anthony and Jason Bonham taking on Van Halen classics on the Best of All Worlds tour. Is it disrespectful to play those songs without Alex and Eddie? Liste…
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we react to Rick Beato's claims about the state of new music today. We also dig into why there is no best guitarist, this week on the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we look at an extremely sunny set a data laid out by Fender's CEO. Time to start feeling upbeat about the future!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we are joined by Ex Aegis singer Jude Morgan to discuss how it seems that the most popular music is terrible, J-Lo and AI's impending art apocalypse. Check it out!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we react to the closing of Sam Ash, Watermelon Music and the impending demise of Guitar Center and ask if this is the end of the line for brick and mortar music retail!!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we discuss the threat and promise of AI and its effect on music and the arts. Is there no hope left? Find out here!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we explore what might cause a pop star to spend 20 million dollars of their own money to make and album. We also discuss the challenges of music marketing and musics place in pop culture.Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we talk about some new music that you need to hear. We also discuss how the challegnes of discovering great new artists in the I-Phone world!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast, we talk about whether every genre is doomed to eventually become niche, no matter how popular it is now.Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast, we talk about whether or not Rock should be family friendly or if controversy is critical to being a rocker.Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we dissect the thought of guitarist Traci Guns when he talks about Kirk Hammett calling it a day creatively. What to do when legends sandbag it!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we talk about what it's like to love bands that everyone seems to hate and hate on bands that for some reason are universally loved. How to navigate it when you are on the wrong side of pop cultures norms.Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confinetial Podcast we take former Guitar World Editor to task for his thoughts on the 90's. Also, are band meet and greets worth the money? Listen to find out!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text On this episode we discuss whether or not YouTube actually makes life better for us guitar players. And if so, what is the best way to use this resource!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we examine the difference between being a Musician and a Celebrity. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore non Rock players all Rock Guitarists should check out! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we take Esteban to task along with other guitar charlatans! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we track down those lost stars from yesteryear and see what they are up to! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe
Send us a text In this episode we explore exactly how many original members it takes for us to consider a band legit. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe