From Metal Riffs to Jazz Harmonies: A Guitarist's Musical Evolution with Juan Diego Barbosa
10/24/24 • 32 min
Hey everyone! Welcome to the Steve Stine Podcast. I'm your host, Steve Stine, and today, I'm thrilled to bring you an insightful conversation with Juan Diego Barbosa, a talented Guitar Instructor from GuitarZoom Academy. In this episode, we dive deep into our personal journeys with the guitar and the various influences and challenges that have shaped us as musicians.
Juan opens up about his eclectic musical style, blending rock, jazz, and Latin American folk music. We discuss his early influences like Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how studying jazz in college refined his melodic playing. We also touch on the struggles he faces in maintaining a consistent practice routine amid his busy schedule, and how he tackles both the physical and psychological aspects of intense focus on the instrument.
On my end, I share my experiences with the challenges of stepping out of my comfort zone and how immersing myself in different musical styles has irrevocably changed who I am as a musician. We explore the importance of pushing boundaries, adapting to new challenges, and the transformative power of unfamiliar musical situations.
We also delve into our shared teaching challenges. Juan discusses how beginners often struggle with hand positioning on the fretboard, while more advanced students grapple with playing over chord changes and improvisation. I emphasize the importance of personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs and the ongoing struggle of keeping students progressing when they hit a plateau.
This episode is packed with valuable insights on practicing efficiently, the significance of harmony and modes, and the balance between technical skills and musicality. We cover the practical realities of being a musician, the importance of having fun, and how real-life demands often shape our practice routines.
Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or just starting out, there's something in this conversation for everyone. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of guitar with Juan Diego Barbosa on this episode of the Steve Stine Podcast. Enjoy!
Check out Juan here:
Juan Diego Barbosa (guitarzoom.com)
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
Hey everyone! Welcome to the Steve Stine Podcast. I'm your host, Steve Stine, and today, I'm thrilled to bring you an insightful conversation with Juan Diego Barbosa, a talented Guitar Instructor from GuitarZoom Academy. In this episode, we dive deep into our personal journeys with the guitar and the various influences and challenges that have shaped us as musicians.
Juan opens up about his eclectic musical style, blending rock, jazz, and Latin American folk music. We discuss his early influences like Metallica and Red Hot Chili Peppers, and how studying jazz in college refined his melodic playing. We also touch on the struggles he faces in maintaining a consistent practice routine amid his busy schedule, and how he tackles both the physical and psychological aspects of intense focus on the instrument.
On my end, I share my experiences with the challenges of stepping out of my comfort zone and how immersing myself in different musical styles has irrevocably changed who I am as a musician. We explore the importance of pushing boundaries, adapting to new challenges, and the transformative power of unfamiliar musical situations.
We also delve into our shared teaching challenges. Juan discusses how beginners often struggle with hand positioning on the fretboard, while more advanced students grapple with playing over chord changes and improvisation. I emphasize the importance of personalized lesson plans to cater to individual student needs and the ongoing struggle of keeping students progressing when they hit a plateau.
This episode is packed with valuable insights on practicing efficiently, the significance of harmony and modes, and the balance between technical skills and musicality. We cover the practical realities of being a musician, the importance of having fun, and how real-life demands often shape our practice routines.
Whether you're a seasoned guitarist or just starting out, there's something in this conversation for everyone. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of guitar with Juan Diego Barbosa on this episode of the Steve Stine Podcast. Enjoy!
Check out Juan here:
Juan Diego Barbosa (guitarzoom.com)
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
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Check out Viktor's YouTube Page for music and videos:
Viktor Tanaskovski - YouTube
Ready to learn Guitar with Viktor?
Viktor Tanaskovski (guitarzoom.com)
Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
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Links:
Check out the GuitarZoom Academy:
https://academy.guitarzoom.com/
- Steve’s Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/stinemus...
- GuitarZoom Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/guitarz0...
- Songs Channel → https://www.youtube.com/user/GuitarSo... .
Steve Stine Guitar Podcast - From Metal Riffs to Jazz Harmonies: A Guitarist's Musical Evolution with Juan Diego Barbosa
Transcript
Steve Stine [00:00:00]:
Hey, Steve Stine here. Thank you so much for joining me again today. I am here with Juan Diego Barbosa. He is one of our instructors at the GuitarZoom academy. How you doing, Juan?
Juan Diego Barbosa [00:00:09]:
Hey, Steve. It's great. It's great. Thank you for inviting me to the show. And, yeah, how are you?
Steve Stine [00:00:15]:
I'm doing great. It's awesome that you're here. I always enjoy this because I can dive a little bit deeper into the thought
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