The Flatpicking Podcast
Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss all things flatpicking and bluegrass guitar. Technique, Gear, Players, and more.
Episodes
14 episodes
#14 Flatpicking in the UK with Charlotte Carrivick
Special guest Charlotte Carrivick joins the pod to discuss flatpicking in the UK and building solo flatpicking arrangements.
#13 Heavy Strings and Hand Injuries
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' recovery status, playing with heavy strings, and many other flatpicking topics
#12 Tony Rice and Beyond with Jon Stickley
Hayes and special guest Jon Stickley discuss Tony Rice's New Acoustic music, the evolution of John's Trio and teaching flatpicking online!
#11 Economy Picking for Bluegrass
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.
Flatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)
Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!
Millenials and Gen Z are Ruining Bluegrass
Hayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.
#8 How To Practice Bluegrass Improvisation
Hayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.
#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant Dresnok
Special guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.
#7 Rosewood or Mahogany?
Hayes and Eli discuss the merits of various tonewoods, brands, and guitar building conventions in the world of flatpicking!
#5 - A Flatpicking Disaster
Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss Hayes' recent finger injury, and investigate ways to practice and play guitar without the use of all fingers.
#4 - Right Hand: Open or Closed
Hayes and Eli discuss various options for the right hand in flatpicking.
He LOST at Rockygrass
Hayes and Eli discuss Haye's near win at the Rockygrass Guitar Competition and dive into the world of flatpicking contests.