The Fretboard Journal Guitar Podcast

Summer School Electronics founder Mark Turley joins us this week to discuss the history of his pedal company, his day job as a schoolteacher, our Fretboard Summit gathering, and so much more.In what has become an annual tradition, Summer School will be debuting a new, wild pedal at our Summit. For the first time ever, Mark will also teach a pedal-making class during our festival. Space is limited, but you'll go home with the ultimate Summit souvenir...a new pedal that you created!Register for our Summit:https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)To RSVP for Mark's pedal build class: https://www.summerschoolelectronics.com/shop/p/fretboard-summit-pedal-building-classWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Musician, composer, and writer Skip Heller was one of the Fretboard Journal's earliest subjects, contributors, and podcast guests.On this week's show, we catch up with Skip to talk about his new exotica album, 'Mojave After Dark.' We chat about his early pieces for the magazine - including the story on John Hartford he penned for our fourth edition - and so much more. Skip has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to music. You may just want to take notes.https://skiphellersvoodoo5.bandcamp.com/album/mojave-after-darkWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Meet Emma Harner, an incredibly talented artist from Nebraska who, unbelievably, has only been playing guitar since the pandemic.Emma's complex playing, a mix of math rock and acoustic fingerpicking, and arresting vocals have earned her over 200,000 followers on Instagram and accolades from numerous guitar heroes.During our chat, we talk about her guitar journey, including her time at Berklee, working at Guitar Center, her favorite tuning, her love for Radiohead, why she won't be covering Nick Drake or Adrianne Lenker any time soon, her new single, and so much more. It's a great conversation and Emma's first interview to date.Follow Emma:https://emmaharner.comhttps://www.instagram.com/emmaharner/https://substack.com/@emmaharnerWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Acclaimed guitarist, educator, songwriter, and all-around-great-human Adam Levy is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast!We talk about his new instrumental album, 'Household.' We discuss the concept behind this record, his desire to expand his band beyond the trio format; the unorthodox recording process he used to make the album; drummer Griffin Goldsmith (Dawes) and so much more.It's a fun chat with one of our favorite musicians.https://adamlevy.bandcamp.com/album/householdWatch the FJ's new documentary with Ben Harper here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5crA4bqLv8We are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com

Jason is back on the Fretboard Journal Podcast to interview mandolin great Jacob Jolliff. Over the years, Jolliff has worked with a variety of bands, including Joy Kills Sorry, Yonder Mountain String Band, and his own Jacob Jolliff Band.We talk about his time at Berklee, performing in mandolin competitions, his go-to mandolins (and microphone!) and so much more. A great chat with a player who should be on your radar.Jolliff’s Mandolin Mysteries, Instrumentals Vol. 2 is a must-listen. Check it out.https://www.jacobjolliff.comWe are brought to you by:Stringjoy Strings: https://stringjoy.com(Use the code FRETBOARD to save 10% off your first order)Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar: https://mmguitarbar.comPeghead Nation: https://www.pegheadnation.com (Get your first month free or $20 off any annual subscription with the promo code FRETBOARD at checkout).https://fretboardsummit.org/ (August 21-23, 2025 in Chicago!)https://www.fretboardjournal.com