Apr 17, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and professional guitarist Ryan Jones.
Ryan shares his journey from Fort Wayne, Indiana to studying music in California, connecting with Christian artist Tommy Walker, and eventually touring and recording at a professional level.
We talk about what it’s really like to work as...
Apr 3, 2026
In episode 185 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi Serna answers listener questions and breaks down how 6 chords are built, why the 5th is sometimes omitted, and examples of their use in familiar songs.
Desi also plays and discusses the PRS Myles Kennedy Signature model guitar, highlighting its features and tonal...
Mar 5, 2026
In episode 184 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi Serna breaks down the most important scale shape on the guitar: Pentatonic Pattern 1. This versatile pattern forms the foundation of countless riffs, licks, and solos across blues, rock, and country.
Desi explains how the pattern is constructed, why it’s commonly...
Feb 12, 2026
The pentatonic scale is one of the most essential tools in a guitarist’s toolkit. In this episode, we break down what the pentatonic scale is, why it shows up in so many styles of music, and why it sounds so natural on the guitar. From Asian music to African drumming and Native American flute traditions, and then from...
Jan 23, 2026
In episode 182 of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, I sit down with Mike Valeras, an adjunct guitar instructor at Belmont University here in Nashville, where he teaches commercial music and improvisation. Mike shares his guitar learning journey, early band experiences, and his formal music education, including earning...