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Three Dimensions of Music with Michael Kramer
In episode 3 of The Pluck, Dr. Jonathan Smith sits down with guitarist and composer Michael Kramer for a wide-ranging conversation about listening, practice, creativit...
Banjo Fire: Hard‑Driving Bluegrass with Anthony Howell
On this episode of The Pluck, Jonathan sits down with Mississippi banjo man Anthony Howell, a national champion known for his hard‑driving Scruggs‑based style, modern ...
Curiosity + Structure in a Guitarist’s Career with Jason Vieaux
In this inaugural episode, Grammy‑winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux shares how curiosity and structure have shaped his career: managing rapid repertoire shifts,...
Welcome to The Pluck
The Pluck is the place for all things plucked strings. In this short intro, I share what the show is about, who it’s for, and why we’re digging into how the pros write...
