2018x1 - Radiohead vs Lana Del Rey | Did They Write The Same Song?

January 13, 2018

Radiohead vs Lana Del Rey or "Creep" vs "Get Free"

2018x3 - Bruno Mars: Production Techniques

January 30, 2018

In this episode of Everything Music we explore the Production Techniques of Bruno Mars.

2018x4 - The Art of Soloing Ep. 1 Peter Frampton

February 22, 2018

In this first episode of "The Art of Soloing" we explore the modal playing of Peter Frampton.

2018x5 - Gibson Guitars - What's the Deal?

February 23, 2018

Gibson Guitars is on the edge of bankruptcy. I ask two experts how they got here and where they are headed.

2018x6 - The Art of Soloing Ep. 2 AYDIN ESEN (Soloing On Complex Changes)

March 5, 2018

In episode 2 of "The Art of Soloing" features Turkish pianist/composer Aydin Esen. I will take you step-by-step through how Aydin improvises melodically over the most complex chord changes.

2018x7 - The Chris Potter Interview

March 6, 2018

Today's guest is one of the greatest Jazz musicians of his generation. Saxophonist and multi-instrumentalist Chris Potter is my guest on Sounding Off.

2018x8 - Misha Mansoor of Periphery On SOUNDING OFF!

March 11, 2018

On this episode of Sounding Off we have Guitarist and Founder of the Progressive Metal (Djent) band Periphery! Yes, he does Djent.

2018x9 - Fender Guitars - Is The John Mayer PRS Bad News for Fender?

March 12, 2018

Fender Guitars not unlike Gibson, have had their own problems lately. One of them being the uproar surrounding the release of the John Mayer new PRS Silver Sky. I ask two experts how they got here and where they are headed.

2018x10 - Why Nickelback Are Better Than You Think

April 1, 2018

In this episode of Everything Music I explain why Nickelback actually contains High Information musical content.

2018x11 - Thomas Newman “Stoic Theme” Shawshank Redemption Breakdown

April 7, 2018

In this episode, we focus on the opening cue of "The Shawshank Redemption" (1994).

2018x12 - What Killed Rock & Roll? (Hint: It Wasn't Hip Hop)

April 12, 2018

In this episode we investigate the truth behind the death of Rock Music.

2018x13 - Recording Meshuggah Style (Djent) Guitar Sounds

April 19, 2018

In this episode of Everything Music we explore recording Meshuggah Style (Djent) Guitar Sounds.

2018x14 - Guitar Center and the End of Big Box Retail

April 26, 2018

In this episode of Everything Music we discuss the latest news about Guitar Center's Imminent Bankruptcy.

2018x15 - Yanny or Laurel? We Ask the Experts...Solved

May 17, 2018

So what is it Yanny or Laurel? We ask 3 experts for their opinion.

2018x16 - What is SOUND MASS?

May 30, 2018

In this episode of Everything Music we discuss the topic of SOUND MASS.

2018x17 - Guitar Gear Talk: The Best Gear You've Never Heard Of

June 4, 2018

In this episode Rhett, Dave and I discuss our favorite obscure or sleeper guitar gear that we have used over the years. We are talking about guitars, amps and pedals.

2018x18 - What Makes a Virtuoso?

June 13, 2018

In today's Everything Music, we explore what it means to be a virtuoso.

2018x19 - THE BASS

June 17, 2018

In this episode we explore the greatest instrument and players of all-time.

2018x20 - THE POWER TRIO

June 25, 2018

In this episode we discuss the rise and history of THE POWER TRIO.

2018x21 - TOP 20 SONGS TODAY VS 1998 BETTER OR WORSE?

June 30, 2018

Is music moving in the wrong direction? Here is a comparison of todays TOP 20 of 2018 and the TOP 20 of 1998.

2018x22 - THE GUITAR 1929-1969 | THE PLAYERS YOU NEED TO KNOW

July 2, 2018

In this episode I discuss the guitar players that every serious guitarist should know between 1929-1969. A comprehensive guide of styles covering Classical, Blues, Jazz, Country and Rock & Roll.

2018x23 - ED SHEERAN VS. MARVIN GAYE LAWSUIT: Let's Compare!

July 3, 2018

In this video, we discuss the million lawsuit faced by singer Ed Sheeran with his song "Thinking Out Loud", which the suit alleges borrowed elements from Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On".

2018x24 - Has Every Song Been Written?

July 6, 2018

In this episode, we continue our discussion of the state of popular music in regards to the recent copyright infringement lawsuits.

2018x25 - John Mayer vs Joe Bonamassa

July 11, 2018

In this episode we compare the styles of guitarists John Mayer and Joe Bonamassa.

2018x26 - RICK GRAHAM on SOUNDING OFF

July 17, 2018

In this episode of Sounding Off, we have Music YouTuber, Guitarist and Educator, Rick Graham.

2018x27 - How To Build a Guitar Pedal Board

July 21, 2018

Building my pedalboard! In this episode I will show you how to build the ultimate pedal board. Learn how to route your pedal board correctly using the concepts of Pitch, Tone, Modulation and Time.

2018x28 - John Bonham: Achieving The Bonham Drum Sound

July 24, 2018

In this episode, we discuss all the elements related to recording, tuning, playing and the equipment used in John Bonham’s epic drum sound. Led Zeppelin’s, John Bonham is the most iconic drummer of all time.

2018x29 - GIBSON LES PAUL VS FENDER STRAT | A CLOSER LOOK

July 28, 2018

In this episode we go head to head: Les Paul vs Stratocaster. Let me know your thoughts.

2018x30 - How to Harmonize a Melody

July 31, 2018

In this episode we discuss how to orchestrate and harmonize a melodic accompaniment for string ensemble.

2018x31 - My Biggest Musical Influence

August 5, 2018

I get asked many times who my biggest musical influence is. Meet my Aunt Penny. This is from a livestream from earlier this week on my Rick Beato Live YouTube channel.

2018x32 - THE VAN HALEN EFFECT (The Future of Shredding)

August 8, 2018

In this episode we discuss the Van Halen Effect and the future of guitar virtuosos.

2018x33 - It's Time For A Major Change

August 12, 2018

It's Time For A Major Change

2018x34 - THE GUITAR 1970-1979 | THE DECADE OF LEGENDS

August 18, 2018

2018x35 - GUITAR GODS OF THE 70'S: WHEN ROCK WENT ROGUE

August 20, 2018

2018x36 - Would They Make It Today? Ep. 1 The Police

September 5, 2018

2018x37 - The TRUTH Behind Led Zeppelin: When The Levee Breaks

September 18, 2018

2018x38 - Why YOU Love SUS Chords

September 21, 2018

2018x39 - The MOST Important Musical Skill

September 24, 2018

2018x40 - The Guitar 1980-1989 | Rock Guitar Heroes

September 30, 2018

2018x41 - LED ZEPPELIN vs SPIRIT Lawsuit | Stairway To Heaven Comparison

October 1, 2018

2018x42 - Pete Thorn Sounding Off | GuitCon 2018

October 11, 2018

2018x43 - What Made Bach Great? Johann Sebastian Bach 1685-1750

October 18, 2018

2018x44 - Rick Beato and Adam Neely Discussion GuitCon 2018

October 23, 2018

2018x45 - 3 Classic Guitar Solos Ep.1

October 25, 2018

2018x46 - 3 Classic Guitar Solos Ep. 2

November 9, 2018

2018x47 - The Peter Frampton Interview

November 12, 2018

2018x48 - Top TEN Things I Wish I Knew BEFORE Becoming A Musician

November 15, 2018

2018x49 - What Do JOHN MAYER and KURT COBAIN Have In Common?

November 20, 2018

2018x50 - DO BRANDS MATTER ANYMORE? - Is Gibson, Fender, PRS, NEVE or SSL YOUR Thing?

November 23, 2018

2018x51 - "WHIPLASH" Trailer (as reviewed by a Big Band conductor)

November 26, 2018

2018x52 - AC/DC - WHY THEY MAKE YOU MOVE

December 3, 2018