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The Flatpicking Podcast
Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss all things flatpicking and bluegrass guitar. Technique, Gear, Players, and more.
Episodes
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#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.
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#13 Heavy Strings and Hand Injuries
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' recovery status, playing with heavy strings, and many other flatpicking topics
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#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!
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#11 Economy Picking for Bluegrass
Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.
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Flatpicking in Sweden (feat. Patrik Sundvik)
Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!
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Millenials and Gen Z are Ruining Bluegrass
Hayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.
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#8 How To Practice Bluegrass Improvisation
Hayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.
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#6 Bluegrass School to the OPRY feat. Grant Dresnok
Special guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.
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#7 Rosewood or Mahogany?
Hayes and Eli discuss the merits of various tonewoods, brands, and guitar building conventions in the world of flatpicking!
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#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.
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#4 - Right Hand: Open or Closed
Hayes and Eli discuss various options for the right hand in flatpicking.
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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.
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Guitar Player of the Year
Hayes and Eli predict the 2026 IBMA Bluegrasw Guitar Player of the Year, and discuss the benefits of. having a diverse range of musical interests.
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Playing Without a Capo and Tony Rice's Legacy
Hayes and Eli discuss playing in D without a capo, the undeniable legacy of Tony Rice, and much much more!