Guitar for Introverts with Jamie Stillway

For our long-awaited 7th episode, we speak with Andy Pitcher, a Brooklyn-based guitarist steeped in the world of improvisation and composition.
We discuss his early introductions to music and how the guitar found its way to him; growing up in the shadow of New York City; the guitar as an emotional support system; and much more.
To learn more about Andy and his music: https://www.andypitcher.com/
The Fretboard Journal did an earlier podcast with Andy here that is also worth checking out: https://www.fretboardjournal.com/podcasts/podcast-498-andy-pitcher/
Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie Stillway for the Fretboard Journal network of guitar podcasts. 
https://www.jamiestillway.com/
https://www.fretboardjournal.com

For our sixth episode, we speak with guitarist Eric Skye. Based in the Pacific Northwest, Skye occupies a unique niche between folk, jazz and blues; fingerstyle and flatpicking; and composition and improvisation. A lifetime spent pursuing eclectic interests and adventuresome explorations has yielded an instantly recognizable personal style and tone. 
Our conversation winds its way through a variety of topics including: Letting go of the notion of being a good guitar player; being comfortable being yourself; and letting music be a form of self-expression. We also talk about how duos are the perfect band size for introverts and a lot more.
To learn more about Eric and his music: https://www.ericskye.com
Watch Eric's 30-day guitar challenge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJ8CCsFVWMs
Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie Stillway for the Fretboard Journal network of guitar podcasts.
https://jamiestillway.com
https://www.fretboardjournal.com

For our fifth episode, we speak with Marisa Anderson, a Portland, Oregon-based guitarist, composer, and improviser.
 
Her compositions and improvisations re-imagine the landscape of American music with elements of minimalism, electronic music, drone and 20th century classical music.
 
In our talk, you'll hear about her early musical history with instruments other than guitar, the influence of studying classical guitar on technique, composition versus improvisation, and also finding inspiration in the everyday sounds around you.
 
To learn more about Marisa and her music: https://www.marisaandersonmusic.com/
Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie Stillway for the Fretboard Journal network of podcasts.
http://jamiestillway.com
https://fretboardjournal.com

For our fourth episode, we speak with Nina Gerber, a teacher, arranger, producer, and accompanist currently based in Sebastopol, California. We wandered through the conversational terrain of early guitar experiences, how to define success, and much more. 
To learn more about Nina and her music: http://ninagerber.com
Also, please check out the article on Nina and the guitar built for Kate Wolf built by David Matlin in the Fretboard Journal's 53rd issue. 
Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie Stillway for the Fretboard Journal network of podcasts.
http://jamiestillway.com
https://fretboardjournal.com

For our third episode, we speak with Grant Gordy (Mr Sun, David Grisman Quintet), a Brooklyn-based guitarist and composer. In this wide-ranging conversation, we talk about his early meetings with the guitar, color wheels and the circle of fifths, composing, and more. 
 
To learn more about Grant and his music:
https://www.grantgordy.com
 
Guitar for Introverts is hosted by Jamie Stillway for the Fretboard Journal network of guitar podcasts. 
 
http://jamiestillway.com
 
https://www.fretboardjournal.com