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Guitar Music Theory
by Desi Serna
Today: #153 in Music on our combined chart.
Today: #165 in Music, United Kingdom on our combined chart.
Today: #126 in Music, Australia on our combined chart.
Today: #32 in Music, Ireland on our combined chart.
Today: #72 in Music, Philippines on our combined chart.
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Ranking history · United States
Latest daily rankings: Oct 27. New rankings will appear after the next update.
Position on the Music combined chart over the last 14 days. Toggle platforms to compare their positions. Lower rank numbers are better.
Episode releases
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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts | Castbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27 | #153 | #129 | — |
| Oct 26 | #128 | #107 | #90 |
| Oct 25 | #138 | #112 | — |
| Oct 24 | #181 | #157 | — |
| Oct 23 | #187 | #163 | — |
| Oct 22 | #159 | #134 | — |
| Oct 21 | #129 | #105 | — |
| Oct 20 | #131 | #105 | — |
| Oct 19 | #130 | #105 | — |
| Oct 18 | — | #195 | — |
| Oct 17 | #166 | #154 | #95 |
| Oct 16 | #112 | #91 | #83 |
| Oct 15 | #117 | #94 | #81 |
| Oct 14 | #107 | #79 | — |
Latest episodes
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Ep191 "Backwater" by Meat Puppets – How Does This Song Work?
October 24, 2026 · 35 minIn this episode of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I break down the 1994 alternative rock hit "Backwater" by Meat Puppets. Discover how the song combines major and minor harmony, borrowed chords, and unusual chord progressions to create…
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Ep190 Q&A New Fretboard Theory Covers Pentatonic Scales Calluses & Picking
September 25, 2026 · 1 hr 4 minIn episode 190 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I share an update on my Fretboard Theory books, including the newly redesigned covers and updated Amazon listings. I also look back at how the books got started, how they developed over…
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Ep189 How I Prepared for a 40-Song Cover Band Gig
August 6, 2026 · 1 hr 16 minIn this episode, I take you behind the scenes of a recent performance with Nashville-based cover band Party of 5. I share how I prepared for a 40-song setlist, what the band expected from me, how I organized and learned the music, the…
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Ep188 The Genius Behind New Kid in Town with Scott Sheriff
June 6, 2026 · 1 hr 31 minIn this episode of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, Carrie Underwood keyboardist Scott Sheriff returns to help me break down one of the Eagles' most beloved songs, "New Kid in Town." Together, we explore the key, chord changes, harmony…
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Ep187 The Art of Recording Guitar Solos with Jason Wyatt Kuhn
May 24, 2026 · 1 hr 45 minEpisode 187 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast features the return of Nashville music producer Jason Wyatt Kuhn from We The People Music. Jason first appeared on Episode 173, "From Demo to Radio – Inside Music Production," where we…
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Ep186 Lessons from the Studio with Ryan Jones
April 17, 2026 · 1 hr 47 minIn 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…
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Ep185 Q&A 6 Chords – PRS Myles Kennedy Signature Model Guitar
April 3, 2026 · 1 hr 3 minIn 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…
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Ep184 Pentatonic Pattern 1 – The Foundation of All Great Guitar Solos
March 5, 2026 · 55 minIn 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…
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Ep183 What Is the Pentatonic Scale and Why Every Guitarist Should Master It
February 12, 2026 · 50 minThe 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…
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Ep182 From Boston to Belmont – Mike Valeras on Guitar Education and Finding Your Lane
January 23, 2026 · 1 hr 33 minIn 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…
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Ep181 Top Hits of 2025 with Lila
January 3, 2026 · 1 hr 29 minIn this episode of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi is joined by his daughter Lila to look back at some of the biggest pop hits of 2025. Together, they explore why these songs connect so strongly with listeners and what guitarists…
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Ep180 Q&A Song Tempos - Warm-Ups - Ear Training - Modes - Chord Extensions & More
November 28, 2025 · 59 minIn this Q&A episode, Desi answers listener questions on a wide range of guitar topics—including how to choose the right song tempo, whether you need warm-ups, practical ear-training methods, when to use modes, and how chord extensions…
About the show
This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Discover how to progressively play and sound better—today, in as little as 33 minutes!