Show Notes
JD Simo has recorded with legends like Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, and Jack White. He played every guitar note in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie. In this episode of Playback, JD delivers a raw and unfiltered masterclass on slide guitar tone, phrasing, improvisation, and the inner battle of finding your sound. Whether you’re into blues guitar, standard tuning slide, gear minimalism, or just want to learn from a deeply musical player—this one’s for you. ________ 🚀 Book a Free Skills Assessment with Sonora. https://www.learnwithsonora.com/skills-assessment
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🎥 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. 🎙️Host: Spencer Handley Guest: JD Simo Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague Production Manager and Design: Aly Jordan Camera Operators: Richard Handley, Micah Mathewson Audio Lead: Keith Cypert Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins
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