What a journey it’s been. 50 episodes down and many more to come. In this episode we discuss how supply shortages have begun to hit manufacturing with musical instruments. Specifically how the shortage of guitar tubes is having an impact on amp sales and what the future holds. 

We also have a bit of a fanboy moment in this episode as well. Listen to find out the details.

Thank you all for the support.

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<description>What a journey it’s been. 50 episodes down and many more to come. In this episode we discuss how supply shortages have begun to hit manufacturing with musical instruments. Specifically how the shortage of guitar tubes is having an impact on amp sales and what the future holds. 
We also have a bit of a fanboy moment in this episode as well. Listen to find out the details.
Thank you all for the support.
Episode 50... Let’s go! 
</description>

Episode 50 has arrived!  We are so excited to have made it to episode 50. Come dive in and celebrate with us. 

Episode 50: The Great Tube Shortage

Covid has changed everything. That’s an understatement! In this episode Chris and Jon talk about the ways that they each have pivoted to continue working as professional musicians. Change of mindset and rethinking what it means to be called a professional musician, is common practice these days. Join us for a fun episode where we dive deep into the thought process of relying on playing live (pre-Covid), to refocusing your efforts and coming out better and brighter. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPVKDXTKPS8XY&amp;source=url">Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles</a>

<description>Covid has changed everything. That’s an understatement! In this episode Chris and Jon talk about the ways that they each have pivoted to continue working as professional musicians. Change of mindset and rethinking what it means to be called a professional musician, is common practice these days. Join us for a fun episode where we dive deep into the thought process of relying on playing live (pre-Covid), to refocusing your efforts and coming out better and brighter. 
</description>

In the age of Covid, musicians have had to rethink how they earn a living and stay relevant in the music industry.  The art of the pivot is essential. 

Episode 49: The Art of the Pivot

Please keep in mind that the perspectives of this episode are from the perspectives of the host, Chris &amp; Jon. Touring musicians as a whole have been affected by Covid. As so any other jobs and professions have. In this episode we breakdown the ways the working musician / weekend warrior musician have been affected. We also discussed ways to pivot to other platforms and continue creating and staying positive. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPVKDXTKPS8XY&amp;source=url">Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles</a>

<description>Please keep in mind that the perspectives of this episode are from the perspectives of the host, Chris &amp; Jon. Touring musicians as a whole have been affected by Covid. As so any other jobs and professions have. In this episode we breakdown the ways the working musician / weekend warrior musician have been affected. We also discussed ways to pivot to other platforms and continue creating and staying positive. 
</description>

Did Covid kill the tour musician? If you ask us, we think so. In this episode we dive into the ways that Covid, mandates and main stream media have played a role in the slow demise of the touring musician. 

Episode 48: Did Covid kill the touring musician?

Welcome to 2022! This is an episode that we’ve been talking about doing for about six months. We’re very excited to finally flesh it out and share it with all of you. 

In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship enviroment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.

Of course there are many similarities in both environments. But there are some big differences that make a world of change if you’re approaching it with the right mindset and attitude. 

Happy New Year, everyone! <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPVKDXTKPS8XY&amp;source=url">Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles</a>

<description>Welcome to 2022! This is an episode that we’ve been talking about doing for about six months. We’re very excited to finally flesh it out and share it with all of you. 
In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship enviroment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.
Of course there are many similarities in both environments. But there are some big differences that make a world of change if you’re approaching it with the right mindset and attitude. 
Happy New Year, everyone! 
</description>

In this episode we discussed the differences of being a musician in a modern praise and worship environment / church, versus being a hired gun / side man with a touring band / artist.

Episode 47: Modern P&W vs Sideman

New artist are jumping on the 80&#39;s sound. From the Weeknd to Dua Lipa and even artist like John Mayer . What is it about this iconic sound that is making a huge comeback?

It’s been shown that pop-culture repeats itself every 30 years. Is this a sign of that trend or is it something deeper? 

In this episode we attempt to dissect what is generating such great interest in the sound of the 80&#39;s. Is it record labels, money driven or just artist themselves? <a rel="payment" href="https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&amp;hosted_button_id=QPVKDXTKPS8XY&amp;source=url">Support Gitfiddles and Paradiddles</a>

<description>New artist are jumping on the 80's sound. From the Weeknd to Dua Lipa and even artist like John Mayer . What is it about this iconic sound that is making a huge comeback?
It’s been shown that pop-culture repeats itself every 30 years. Is this a sign of that trend or is it something deeper? 
In this episode we attempt to dissect what is generating such great interest in the sound of the 80's. Is it record labels, money driven or just artist themselves? 
</description>

The sound of the 80's is making a comeback. Some people love it, some people may hate it. But one things for sure, history always repeats itself.

Episode 46: Back To The 80's: Part 1

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