TFS#111 - Andy McKee, 60 Million Views Guitar Channel, Touring With Prince, Music Writing & Compositions w/The World’s Finest Acoustic Guitarist

Andy McKee is among the world’s finest acoustic guitarists. His
youthful energy and attention to song structure and melodic
content elevate him above the rest. He entertains both the eye
and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar
into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, tapping,
partial capos, percussive hits, and a signature two-handed
technique.


McKee’s crossover success has helped him to achieve millions upon
millions of YouTube viewers, underscoring his emergence as one of
today’s most unique and influential artists. He has been featured
as a cover story in both Acoustic Guitar Magazine in the U.S. and
Acoustic Magazine in the UK and is also the figurehead of the
unique Guitar Masters tours. McKee’s tour dates have taken him
through Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America, including
tours with artists such as Prince, Dream Theater, Eric Johnson,
and Tommy Emmanuel.


Visit https://andymckee.com/ to know more about Andy.





CHAPTERS:


00:00 Intro


01:15 Meet Musician Andy McKee


05:45 Touring & Concerts


07:00 Andy’s Musical Career


08:50 Becoming Famous


10:20 A Day In The Life


10:50 Pulse EP


12:10 Guitar Lessons


14:10 Finger-style Guitar Playing


15:05 Playing By Ear


16:05 Stage & Performance Set-up


18:40 Adrenalin Rush


20:10 The Best Part


21:30 Childhood & Music


22:25 Music Composition


25:30 Rhythm, Melody & Harmony


27:15 Percussion


28:10 Minor Pentatonic Scale


29:40 Using Altered Tunings


33:50 Studio Recording Sessions


35:05 Creative Process


37:20 Musical Collaborations


38:00 Touring With Prince


40:00 The Trio Album


41:50 Great Songwriters


43:50 The Power Of Instrumental Music


44:50 Outro