The Steve Stine Podcast
The Steve Stine Podcast is about more than just music — it’s about life, faith, and finding meaning in the everyday. Join Steve as he shares honest stories from decades of experience as a musician, educator, husband, father, and believer navigating the highs and lows of life. Each episode offers heartfelt conversations about purpose, spirituality, personal growth, and staying inspired — even when life gets messy or uncertain. Whether you’re picking up a guitar, walking through a season of change, or just looking for encouragement to keep going, you’ll find something here to lift your spirit. With special guests, personal reflections, and real-world insights, this podcast is for anyone seeking a deeper connection to their creativity, their calling, and their faith.
Episodes
Steve Stine shares seven essential tips for older adults beginning their guitar journey. The focus is on creating sustainable practice habits, maintaining physical comfort, and finding joy in the learning process regardless of age.
• Start simple and celebrate small wins to build confidence and motivation
• Practice in short, consistent sessions rather than overwhelming marathon sessions
• ...
What would a seasoned guitarist tell their younger self after decades of playing? Steve Stine from GuitarZoom Academy dives deep into this thought-provoking question, offering valuable insights for players at any stage of their journey.
Reflecting on his formative years, Steve expresses gratitude for his passionate dedication that developed strong technical abilities and ear training skills. Howeve...
Ever felt stuck in your guitar journey despite watching countless tutorials or taking sporadic lessons? Steve Stine unpacks a revolutionary approach to guitar education that's transforming how passionate players finally break through their plateaus.
The GuitarZoom Academy isn't another course or membership site—it's a dynamic learning ecosystem built on daily human connection. Unlike...
Steve Stine shares four practical methods to improve finger dexterity that can be practiced in short bursts throughout the day without overwhelming yourself. These focused exercises target specific skills with both hands while emphasizing quality over speed, helping you develop control and synchronicity between your fretting and picking techniques.
• The "20-second exercise" develops fret...
Two pivotal moments almost made me quit playing guitar – These challenges taught me valuable lessons about persistence, plateaus, and reconnecting with passion after difficult times.
• Progress isn't linear – plateaus are normal and require persistence
• Practice consistently but efficiently – "practice on the days that you eat"
• Balance learning new challenging skills with ...
What does it really take to build a sustainable career in music while maintaining your sanity and relationships? In this revealing episode, Steve Stine pulls back the curtain on his musical journey and sets the record straight about a common misconception.
"I do not own Guitar Zoom. I have never owned Guitar Zoom," Steve clarifies early in our conversation. Working for Dan Denley's c...
Setting up the proper mindset for guitar practice transforms how effectively you use your available time. We explore strategies to optimize practice sessions regardless of whether you have 20 minutes or 2 hours to play.
• Begin with a proper warm-up routine for both physical and mental preparation
• Develop core daily exercises combined with rotating weekly practice concepts
• Practice ment...
What happens when curiosity meets musical passion? For Miguel Navarro, it sparked a remarkable journey across genres, techniques, and even countries. In this captivating conversation with Steve, Miguel reveals the winding path that brought him from childhood lessons in Chile to becoming a respected instructor at GuitarZoom Academy.
Miguel's story begins with childhood inspiration from a popula...
Creating an effective practice routine is essential for guitar progress. Daily and weekly practice structures help overcome the feeling of being lost and ensure you're working on the right things.
• Practice fundamentals daily, focusing on chords that match your ability level and finger size
• Work on each chord independently before practicing transitions between them
• Choose songs th...
Have you ever hit a plateau in your guitar playing despite hours of practice? The missing piece might not be more practice videos or tab books, but something far more valuable: honest assessment and feedback.
Steve Stine delves into why receiving quality evaluation of your playing is absolutely essential for guitar progress. Drawing from decades of teaching experience, he explains that without prop...
Every guitarist knows the struggle of maintaining motivation when progress seems elusive. What starts as passion can easily transform into frustration when we hit plateaus or lose sight of why we picked up the instrument in the first place.
The secret to sustainable guitar practice lies in finding balance between technical growth and genuine enjoyment. Setting mini-goals gives you frequent wins to ...
Struggling to make progress with your guitar playing? The missing piece might not be what you think.
Guitar practice isn't just about putting in hours—it's about structuring those hours effectively across three critical domains of musical development. This illuminating discussion breaks down what's called "The Three Levels of Guitar Study," a powerful framework that transf...
Ever felt that frustrating disconnect between what you practice and what you can actually play in the moment? Steve Stein tackles one of the most overlooked aspects of guitar mastery: the crucial difference between long-term practice and short-term play strategies.
Discover why most guitarists struggle with confidence when called to play in different keys. Steve reveals how our typical approach of ...
Struggling with the divide between pentatonic and diatonic scales? You're not alone. In this eye-opening episode, Steve Stein demolishes the harmful myth that pentatonic scales are somehow inferior to modes or diatonic scales. Drawing from decades of teaching experience, Steve shares how he once fell into the same trap of thinking modes were for "experienced players" while pentatonic scales w...
Ever feel like your guitar practice isn't getting you anywhere? You might be missing key components in your practice routine.
Guitar practice isn't just about mindlessly repeating exercises—it's about strategically balancing three distinct levels of musical development. The first level, visualization and theory, might be the most overlooked yet powerful component. Imagine improving ...
Finding yourself with only 10 minutes to practice guitar today? Don't put that instrument down! In this enlightening episode, Steve Stein tackles one of the most common challenges guitarists face: how to make meaningful progress when time is scarce and motivation fluctuates.
Steve dismantles the harmful "all-or-nothing" mindset that prevents many players from maintaining consistency....
Learning guitar with a support system provides the encouragement, motivation, and clarification needed to overcome common frustrations that lead players to quit. The ability to receive personalized feedback and solutions makes a dramatic difference compared to learning alone from videos that can't adjust to your individual needs.
• YouTube videos can be helpful but lack the interaction needed ...
What really holds most guitar players back? After teaching thousands of guitarists, I've discovered it's rarely about technical ability—it's about confidence. That feeling of certainty when you play, knowing who you are as a musician, and being comfortable in your own skin.
The journey to guitar confidence follows five distinct phases, each building upon the last. It begins with curi...
Every guitarist knows that dreaded feeling of hitting a wall—practicing regularly but seeing no real progress. In this candid discussion, Steve Stein from Guitar Zoom Academy tackles the frustrating phenomenon of guitar plateaus head-on, offering practical wisdom that can transform your playing journey.
Steve breaks down the primary causes of plateaus with refreshing clarity. The culprits? Lack of ...
Struggling to make real progress on guitar despite hours of practice? You might be approaching your practice routine all wrong.
The secret to effective guitar practice lies in understanding the three essential tiers of musical development. Most players jump straight to execution without realizing that mastery begins in the mind. Everything we play—every note, chord, and phrase—starts as a thought ...
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