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Hayes and special guest Jon Stickley discuss Tony Rice's New Acoustic music, the evolution of John's Trio and teaching flatpicking online!

Hayes and Eli discuss Hayes' injury recovery and various picking techniques for flatpicking.

Special Guest Patrik Lundgren joins Hayes to talk about flatpicking in Sweden, learning by ear, and much more!

Hayes and Eli discuss the Billy Strings effect, up-and-coming flatpickers, and perceived decline of Bluegrass.

Hayes and Eli discuss various ways to practice flatpicking improvisation.

Special guest Grant Dresnok talks Bluegrass School, Practice and Performance Habits, and Touring with Bronwyn.

Hayes and Eli discuss the merits of various tonewoods, brands, and guitar building conventions in the world of flatpicking!

Hayes Griffin and Eli Gilbert discuss Hayes' recent finger injury, and investigate ways to practice and play guitar without the use of all fingers.

Hayes and Eli discuss various options for the right hand in flatpicking.

Hayes and Eli discuss Haye's near win at the Rockygrass Guitar Competition and dive into the world of flatpicking contests.

Hayes and Eli  predict the 2026 IBMA Bluegrasw Guitar Player of the Year, and discuss the benefits of. having a diverse range of musical interests.

Hayes and Eli discuss playing in D without a capo, the undeniable legacy of Tony Rice, and much much more!