Fret Friends
Welcome to the Fret Friends Podcast; a guitar and music podcast here to instruct, inform and showcase!
Fret Friends is a podcast from ‘AP Guitar’ - a Guitar and Music Tuition company established in 2012, which provide Lessons, Video Coaching and Video Courses to students all over the world.
Episodes
22 episodes
Rhys John Stygal Interview : A Guitarist’s Journey (Full Interview with my Friend & Guitar Student)
Welcome back people - I have a very special Bonus Episode for you all.Thank you very much to Rhys for taking part in this and also to YOU guys for listening over the past year or so! In this full-length interview, I sit down ...
Season Finale: Behind The Student - Mike’s Story
Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 10 is upon us! It's the last episode of Season 2 - it's been emotional, genuinely. I never thought I'd enjoy hosting a Podcast so much. Thank you to everyone involved and especially to YOU for ...
What I Wish I Learnt As A Beginner
1 on 1 Lessons!Welcome back people - I hope you are well.Season 2 Episode 9 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related pers...
Guitar - Knowing When To Take A Break
The AP Guitar Master ProgramWelcome back people - I hope you are well.Season 2 Episode 8 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you som...
Behind The Student - The String Queen
Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 7 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal stories of mine! But for today - I am joined by my guitar student Sharon, AKA The String Queen, to g...
Producing Hits, Building Empires - The Rob Late Interview
Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 6 is upon us! What a pleasure it was to be joined by Rob Late. The incredibly talented Rob Late has recently worked with The Chainsmokers, Marshmello, Clean Bandit, Gary Barlow and 5 Seconds Of...
Behind The Student - Alex's Story
How To Play Blues Guitar - Level 1 - SPECIAL OFFER UNTIL 10/10/25 - £11.99!Code: BLUESBOSSWelcome back people - Season 2 Episode 5 i...
What I Never Expected This Job To Involve
The AP Guitar Master ProgramWelcome back people - Season 2 Episode 4 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal st...
Rude Wedding Guests
Welcome back people - Season 2 Episode 3 is upon us: 'Rude Wedding Guests'!This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal stories of mine! At this present point, Fret Friends is listened to in ...
The Show I'll Never Forget
The AP Guitar Master ProgramWelcome back people - Season 2 Episode 2 is upon us! This season is all about me opening up to tell you some music related personal st...
How I Made National News (in a bad way!)
The CAGED Blueprint Video Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/the-caged-blueprint/?referralCode=50C03EBCAD59B1BB7C45Welcome to Seas...
Bonus Episode - How Music Found Me
In this BONUS episode - I want to be open up and give you an insight into how I personally became involved in music. An honest and open discussion to hopefully provide some inspiration. I had some lovely feedback regarding SEASON 1....
Season Final - Understanding Chord Progressions with the Number System
In this SEASON FINALE of Fret Friends, I leave you with a cliff hanger! No, not really. I'll be back though. Season 2 is being planned as we speak! Today's episode is all about the understanding of chord progressions, speci...
How To Get Out Of A Rut
In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my the topic of how to get out of a rut. This is life! We all get stuck once in a while. Enjoy these example and try to keep an open mind. These will help. :) Sit back and enjoy...
The Power of Ear Training - Dominant 7 + Major 7 chords - what are they?
In this episode of Fret Friends, we continue our mini segment 'The Power of Ear Training' with the next step - Dominant 7 + Major 7 chords! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, hearing the difference is as important as a...
Top 2 Acoustic Versions of Hits!
In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my Top 2 Acoustic Versions of Hits! Not live lounge, no. Not covers from other people, no. By the bands themselves! Sit back and enjoy!
The Power of Ear Training - How to tell the difference between a Major and Minor chord
In this episode of Fret Friends, we begin our mini segment 'The Power of Ear Training' with the first step - how to tell the difference between a Major and Minor chord! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, hearing the di...
Common Guitar Mistakes
In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into my experiences with students and the common mistakes they make whilst learning guitar. More importantly, I explain the answers to these!
Instagram Q+A! I Answer YOUR questions
In this episode of Fret Friends, I answer YOUR questions! Thank you to all the questions I received for this episode via Instagram. You made this episode happen!
How To Improvise A Guitar Solo / Soloing Improvisation Tips!
In this episode of Fret Friends, we dive into the popular topic of improvisation through guitar soloing! There’s no "right" or "wrong" when it comes to improvising, just different ways of creating musical ideas.