Rock Guitar Confidential with Scott Allen and Ryan Bowe

<p>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!</p>

The best guitarists to emerge since Y2K and why being a musician in 2025 rocks!

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore who the top 3 guitarists to emerge since the turn of the century are. We also talk about what the best thing about being a musician in 2025! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

11-05
01:02:59

What makes a band successful and remembering Marcie free!

Send us a text On the latest episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we explore what makes one band successful and one not. We also remember Marcie Free the groundbreaking singer of King Kobra. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

10-29
01:08:35

Saying goodbye to the Space Ace!

Send us a text On this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we remember the late great Ace Frehley and talk about his influence on generations of guitar players. We also get an update on the passion of the Andrew! Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

10-22
01:00:37

Rush, Floyds, 90's nostalgia and more!

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential podcast we jump into the grab bag and cover multiple topics such as Rush hitting the road again, why you shouldn't avoid the Floyd Rose, and the unlikeliness of 90's nostalgia. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

10-08
56:31

Let's get physical! The physicality of playing guitar!

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore whether or not having bigger hands leads to playing better, and the connection between physical fitness and performing! Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!

09-17
55:09

What is the best way to approach doing a cover song?

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we examine what is the best way to do cover songs. Should you do a faithful rendition just like the original? Or should you make it completely your own? Find out in the latest episode. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts!

08-20
01:07:36

How Skater culture led to Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal

Send us a text In this episode of the Rock Guitar Confidential Podcast we explore the connection between Skater culture and the rise of both Pop/Punk and Nu-Metal. Subscribe today wherever you get your Podcasts!

07-30
59:31

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne, saying goodbye to a legend.

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!

07-23
01:08:43

Great new music, Vibrato, and the unbearable sadness of Ozzy!

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!

07-16
52:56

Canadian Rockers, AOR conspiracy and moustaches!

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!

07-02
59:23

AOR in the modern age?

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!

06-04
56:27

The Grunge Conspiracy

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 get your podcasts!

05-28
52:44

I believe the children are our future, give them guitars and let them lead the way!

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!

05-14
59:32

When upscale guitars go import, does it hurt the brand?

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!

04-23
01:01:48

Do we really want our favorite bands to evolve?

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!

04-09
01:06:36

Growing up in the 80's guitar arms race!

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!

04-02
01:02:42

Rich Kaz on playing bass, music retail and the future of music!

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!

03-19
01:08:15

Tariff's, Fender guitar prices and your local music store!

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!

03-12
55:35

I am not ready for wheelchair Ozzy!

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!

02-26
01:15:12

Super Bowl halftime show and the Grammys' Oh my!

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!

02-12
01:10:09

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