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Guitar, Joy, and Spreading the Love of Music with Patrick Dean

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Guitar, Joy, and Spreading the Love of Music with Patrick Dean
description
Special guest, educator, guitarist, songwriter, producer, and social media wizard, Patrick Dean joins the pod. We discussed everything from guitar techniques (in ways non-guitarists can understand), maintaining the joy around music, and how to use social media as a tool to help the world. I really like this dude.
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date
2022-05-02
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listenUrl
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lovemusicmore/episodes/Guitar--Joy--and-Spreading-the-Love-of-Music-with-Patrick-Dean-e1hurbs
appleUrl
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/guitar-joy-and-spreading-the-love-of-music-with-patrick-dean/id1567355195?i=1000559328325&uo=4
spotifyUrl
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NTTLtXCrROQTWye1ErjEz
youtubeUrl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLG09vEobU4
topicsDiscussed
  • Guitar
  • Love
  • The internet
  • Anxiety
  • Collaboration
  • Creativity
  • Finding joy in music
  • The role of mentorship
  • Social media as a music tool
  • The importance of musical literacy
  • Balancing perfection with spontaneity
hostNote
On this episode, we welcome Patrick Dean, a talented guitarist, educator, and social media influencer who shares his journey through the world of music. **Patrick's insights into guitar playing and teaching bring a fresh perspective**, making this episode valuable for musicians of all levels. We explore the importance of maintaining joy in music, the impact of mentorship, and how social media can be a powerful tool for spreading the love of music. Through candid stories and practical advice, Patrick encourages listeners to find their own path in music while appreciating the joy that comes from it. His experiences from music school to session work paint a vivid picture of the ups and downs of a musician's life, offering inspiration and insight for aspiring guitarists and music lovers alike.
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    Patrick's journey to serious guitar playing
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    Patrick discusses how he truly embraced guitar music during high school after finding a mentor.
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    The joy of self-discovery in music
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    He shares how practicing guitar brought him joy, even over typical high school activities.
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    The importance of practice and mentorship
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    Patrick reflects on the initial hurdles he overcame with the help of a mentor during his formative years.
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    Learning through osmosis and social media
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    415
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    Discussion about how visual learning and social media can expand one's musical vocabulary.
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    The balance in composition and spontaneity
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    Patrick explains his approach to creating music, focusing on emotional expression rather than just technicality.
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    Adapting teaching techniques for online platforms
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    He describes how he transitioned his teaching style to digital formats while maintaining engagement.
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    I really started to enjoy guitar and music in a way that I just never really did before.
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    What I love the most about what I do now is trying to get people who may not be motivated enough to start taking it seriously.
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    The underlying theme is having this positive reinforcing force behind whatever it is that you're doing.
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    There's a certain level that you can get to where you can kind of understand the gist of what is going on regardless of what your ear is trained to.
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    Finding other people outside your instrument is tantamount to pushing you the furthest in music.
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faq
  • question
    What guitar techniques does Patrick Dean recommend for beginners?
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    Patrick emphasizes the importance of understanding every note on the fretboard and maintaining joy in the practice.
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    How can social media help musicians?
    answer
    He suggests that social media can be a powerful tool to showcase talent, connect with others, and learn collaboratively.
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    What role does mentorship play in music education?
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    Patrick highlights how having a mentor provided him with valuable insights and support that shaped his musical journey.
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