Harmonizing a song’s melody is a great way to add richness to a performance and make a piece more expressive. Using parallel harmonies when outlining a melody, in particular, is a common technique utilized in a variety of different musical styles. For example, in pop, blues, and R&B styles, it is very common to hear melodies outlined using parallel thirds. In rock music, parallel fifths are employed frequently in the form of “power chords.” Country musicians routinely play parallel sixth harmonies in the form of double-stops when improvising. And, the list goes on...

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In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our cofounder Patricia Butler sits down with legendary shred guitar virtuoso and ArtistWorks electric rock guitar instructor, Paul Gilbert, for the first installment of our new Artist Bio Series.

In this week’s episode of the ArtistWorks Music Series podcast, our cofounder Patricia Butler sits down with ArtistWorks electric country guitar instructor and one of Nashville’s most sought-after session musicians, Guthrie Trapp, to discuss the concept of “How to Find Your Own Sound.” Together, they explore the process of developing a unique voice as a player, the value of focusing on what you have to say through your music, and the importance of embracing a diverse array of musical influences. The show is available wherever you listen to podcasts, or you can listen here at ArtistWorks.