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Rating

★★★★★

4.9

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90 reviews

Description

Dan Barracuda breaks down iconic tracks across rock, pop, metal, and beyond... exploring melody, harmony, rhythm, production, and the musical choices that make songs hit emotionally.Whether you’re a musician looking to sharpen your ear or a music fan who loves understanding the “why” behind great songs, this podcast takes you inside the music like never before.

Podcast episodes

Check latest episodes from Barracuda Breakdowns podcast

40 - Right In Two (TOOL)

2026/10/09

An acoustic breakdown of "Right In Two" Join my breakdown community: https://www.skool.com/danbarracuda Support the show

39 - You Know My Name (Chris Cornell)

2026/10/01

Join The Breakdown Room: https://www.skool.com/danbarracuda Support the show

38 - Grace (Jeff Buckley)

2026/09/15

I believe my time has come... Private breakdown videos: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/breakdown Support the show

37 - One (Metallica)

2026/09/02

I can't remember anything... Support the show

36 - She Said She Said (The Beatles)

2026/08/19

I know what it's like to be dead... Support the show

35 - Little Wing (Jimi Hendrix)

2026/08/05

Well she's walkin... Support the show

34 - My Sweet Lord (George Harrison)

2026/07/21

I really wanna know you! Support the show

33 - Hope Leaves (Opeth)

2026/07/09

In the corner, beside my window... Support the show

32 - From The Beginning (Emerson, Lake & Palmer)

2026/07/02

You were meant to be here! Support the show

31 - Smoke On The Water (Deep Purple)

2026/06/25

Covering the iconic SOLO, and of course the riff & unusual chords. Support the show

30 - November Rain guitar solos (Guns N' Roses)

2026/06/18

Slash's 3 beautiful solos! In the COLD November Rain... Support the show

29 - Weak And Powerless (A Perfect Circle)

2026/06/10

Tilling my own grave to keep me level... Support the show

28 - Tangerine (Led Zeppelin)

2026/06/04

Measuring a summer's day... Support the show

27 - Wouldn't It Be Nice (The Beach Boys)

2026/05/27

Let's get inside Brian Wilson's head with this classic off 'Pet Sounds'. Imaginative, concise, adventurous. One of a kind! Work with me to develop your sound: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show

26 - Exit Music (For A Film) (Radiohead)

2026/05/20

In everlasting peace! An epic track off OK Computer. Dive into all the little things I think make this song brilliant. Work with me: https://learn.danbarracuda.com/ownyoursound Support the show

Podcast reviews

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4.9 out of 5

90 reviews

★★★★★

Zachy-Earl 2026/05/20

So fun!

Loving this so much! My tiny cold little music theory heart gets so much from this. Enjoy the variety of songs he dives into and the depths he reaches...

★★★★★

Soccerrayray8 2026/04/18

Finally Found It!

This is the show that I’ve been looking for for years! I love it, and I am currently listening to the first episode. Can’t wait to hear them all.

★★★★★

sculptator 2026/04/17

SO good!!

Even if you’re not musical, I bet you’ll like this! Dan’s enthusiasm and love for the music is like an irresistible wave that will sweep you up and ma...

★★★★★

ZachPaul1 2026/04/13

I love these

I’m the opposite of a musically trained person but these help me understand

★★★★★

TCBinthe413 2026/04/10

Guy knows ball

These breakdowns bring back that feeling of first listening to so many great songs and give me a whole new appreciation for stuff I’ve heard a hundred...

★★★★★

john222333 2026/04/08

Love when I’m wrong

Seen an instagram post from Dan that said check out my podcast on this songs break down. I thought to myself a music breakdown with no video to watch ...

★★★★★

Kypdurrn 2026/04/07

This guy is amazing

His passion for music and ability to share said passion is incredible Really really love the way he explains music.

★★★★★

drmoira 2026/03/31

Dan is so fun!

I started seeing Dan on TikTok and fell in love with him and his explanations of music theory. I do have a music theory background, and he refreshed m...

★★★★★

farriswheel3 2026/02/13

Passion

I really like this guy’s technical explanations, but even more his love and passion for music-gasm moments. Let’s hear something about XTC!

★★★★★

KayceeMitre 2026/02/06

The best music insights.

I love watching his clips and hearing his breakdowns. He puts as much passion into the explanation as he does to the music and singing. It’s just imme...

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