Greg Koch | Episode 1 | The No Cover Charge Podcast

Описание: 🎸 Welcome to the very first episode of The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson (‪@MusicisWin‬) and Jared James Nichols (‪@JJNicholsMusic‬)! Our inaugural guest is none other than guitar legend Greg Koch (‪@GregKochMusic‬) – a player known for his explosive tone, humor, and masterful storytelling.

In this episode, Greg shares his guitar journey, signature techniques, stories from the road, and the wisdom behind his one-of-a-kind style. Expect gear talk, wild riffs, and plenty of laughs as we dive deep into the mind of one of the most entertaining guitarists alive.

If you love guitar, blues, rock, tone, and raw creativity, this podcast is for you. Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring candid conversations with the world’s best players – all with no cover charge.

For all things Greg Koch, visit his website at http://gregkoch.com and take lessons with Greg on Patreon:   / gregkochmusic  

Greg is also running a Gristle Giveaway: https://www.gregkoch.com/win.html

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The No Cover Charge Podcast with Tyler Larson & Jared James Nichols is your all-access backstage pass to the world of guitar—and there's never a cover at the proverbial door. Hosted by two of the most passionate guitarists you'll find, Tyler and Jared deliver a mix of electrifying interviews with legendary guitarists, laugh-out-loud tales from the road, deep dives into guitar culture, and no-holds-barred gear talk.

Whether you're a lifelong shredder or just love music, you'll find something unexpected in every episode—a hidden gem, a new perspective, an epic jam, or a story that'll stick with you. It’s always a good time, and best of all? No cover charge. New episodes weekly!

Plug in and hang out.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Welcome to The No Cover Charge Podcast!
0:45 - The guitar guru, Greg Koch
1:45 - Greg’s undeniably joyful guitar playing
3:50 - The Gristle King has the best merch ever
6:40 - Greg’s milky Wisconsin roots
15:28 - Why jazz players hate guitarists
18:10 - Greg plays guitar every day
22:58 - Greg’s live instrumentation approach
27:24 - Greg’s viral riffage
33:40 - We need more context
38:14 - Trading solos with Eric Johnson
42:05 - These are Koch harmonics
44:02 - Pentatonic scales off of pentatonic scales
45:35 - Greg’s album, Blues
49:18 - Exploring tone with the Kochness Monster
53:45 - Pinky bends to grab your attention
54:45 - Greg’s guitar wisdom