{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Pluck Podcast","title":"Curiosity + Structure in a Guitarist’s Career with Jason Vieaux","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/8eef2b5d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6484,"description":"In this inaugural episode, Grammy‑winning classical guitarist Jason Vieaux shares how curiosity and structure have shaped his career: managing rapid repertoire shifts, collaborating with top composers, and balancing performance with innovative recording projects. You’ll hear his approach to intentional practice and scheduling, working with non‑guitarist composers on challenging pieces, and the often‑overlooked skill of sight‑reading that accelerates learning.Perfect for classical guitarists, composers, educators, and serious students, this conversation offers clear, actionable insights to build a sustainable guitar career that’s both creatively adventurous and structurally sound.Chapters00:00:06 Opening — The Philosophy of The Pluck00:01:50 Touring Life & Maintaining Major Series00:02:42 Calendar Discipline & Practicing Early00:04:34 Preparing for First Rehearsals00:08:40 Recording vs. Performing00:17:44 Working with Non-Guitarist Composers00:38:12 Early Training & Chamber Music Foundations00:46:05 “Your Technique Sucks” — Mechanics vs. Facility00:58:46 Sight Reading as a Career Multiplier01:13:21 The Pat Metheny Record & Arranging by Ear01:30:53 Pandemic, Family, & Career Shock01:44:32 Upcoming Concerts in Sarasota and Naples01:46:40 Closing RemarksLearn MoreExplore more about The Pluck and Jason Vieaux:The Pluck – thepluck.studioJason Vieaux – jasonvieaux.comSubscribe to stay updated on new episodes and exclusive pluck content.CreditsThis podcast contains an excerpt of ‘Letter from Home,’ composed by Pat Metheny and performed by Jason Vieaux, used with written permission from Azica Records.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lpdBazu6JyzgV8Z16sWE6dwNFUjkrAQP0r46EwgRtaI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82ZWU1/OTNjOTMwNzRjYjJj/YTE3NDdkZTJkMjcz/OWM3NS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}