In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, I sit down with the incomparable Adam Levy—guitarist, songwriter, educator, and all-around creative force. You’ve likely heard Adam’s playing on Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me, or in collaborations with Tracy Chapman, Vulfpeck, or Liz Wright. Beyond his impressive credits, Adam has carved out a unique artistic voice that spans genres and mediums, from deeply personal solo records to his widely followed YouTube lessons and Patreon community.We cover a lot of ground in this conversation: from Adam’s thoughtful reflections on genre fluidity and songwriting practice, to the surprising backstory behind his Acoustic Sketches album (recorded entirely on an iPhone), to his upcoming project Household, and we even get into some deep waters asking: Does the world need more music?Whether you're a fingerstyle player, a jazz musician, or just someone trying to balance creative purpose with practical life, this episode is packed with Adam's insight, warmth, and humor. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.LinksAdam's website - https://www.adamlevy.com/Adam's YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/AdamLevyGuitarTipsSpry album - https://open.spotify.com/album/6h8cFbymARV81vhntvP4Uu?si=4kbw2LyESyO57di51W4upAAcoustic Sketches version - https://open.spotify.com/album/2RYqOGNaAtyNusAB6XaIys?si=rzVQ_xc8SL-uET_-2waAKgNoël Akchoté - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDA-e83rwufWKi3xpexqAhwAccidental Courage album - https://open.spotify.com/album/5N5TQTn8IYaVieQHz5qNDp?si=_MoA-N8YQqKS5zIlw_HSRAAdam's Patreon Channel - https://www.patreon.com/guitartipsproAdam's Truefire courses - https://prf.hn/click/camref:1011liVve/[p_id:1101l17789]/destination:https%3A%2F%2Ftruefire.com%2Feducators%2Fadam-levy%2Fe157String Theories book - https://amzn.to/4kpzAo0Brian Eno's Oblique Strategies cards - https://amzn.to/4mnZiLs and a website version! https://stoney.sb.org/eno/oblique.htmlChapters00:00 Introduction to Adam Levy and His Musical Journey03:09 Exploring Musical Focus and Genre Diversity06:03 The Creation of the 'Spry' Album09:09 The Acoustic Sketches: A Unique Approach11:55 The Viability of Acoustic Guitar in Jazz15:10 The Dynamic Range of Acoustic Guitar in a Trio17:57 The Process of Producing Music and Its Value20:59 Existential Questions About Music Production29:56 The Move to LA and Reflection on Past Work31:33 Art for Art's Sake vs. Commercialization33:00 The Emotional Connection to Music34:48 The Overabundance of Music in Public Spaces36:59 The Role of Input in Artistic Creation38:04 Upcoming Album: Household40:54 Collaborative Recording Process43:58 Exploring the Dynamics of Larger Bands49:59 Songwriting Methods and Processes53:47 The Creative Process of Songwriting01:00:14 The Importance of Lyrics in Music01:05:40 Reinterpreting Contemporary Music01:10:11 Engaging with Fans on Patreon01:15:07 The Journey of Writing and Publishing a Book

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