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