Neal Schon Interview

In this interview, we sit down with legendary guitarist (and one of biggest influences) Neal Schon. As founder and lead guitarist of Journey, his melodic genius and incredible tone have defined generation of music. We dive deep into his career, from his start as teenage guitarist in Santana to cofounding one of rock&biggest bands, creating timeless classics like &Stop Believin&&in Love&and &They Ride'. Timecodes: 00:00 - Introduction 00:33 - Jeff Beck Experience 02:20 - Album Recording 03:20 - Collaboration with Glen Burtnik 04:17 - Rehearsals & Success 06:04 - Technical Aspects 08:49 - Pedal Board & Effects 10:11 - Early Installations 11:09 - Second Guitar 11:48 - Impressions from Shape Array 12:56 - Finding Your Own Sound 14:09 - Experiments with Amplifiers 17:11 - Rhythmic Parts & Reverberation 19:00 - Modified Amplifiers 22:07 - Playing Technique & Equipment 23:54 - Relaxed Alternating Technique 24:20 - Guitar Playing Technique 25:03 - Organization of Material 25:58 - Creating Songs 27:30 - Influence of Jack Bruce 30:22 - Rehearsals & Recording 32:22 - Early Guitar Playing 34:39 - Blues Nights 37:18 - Improvisation & Fusion 38:01 - Love of Blues & Fusion 38:27 - Training of Young Musicians 39:30 - Interaction with Albert 41:16 - Memories of Blues Clubs 41:43 - Changes in Group 44:21 - Recording of Harmonic Compositions 45:52 - Technical Aspects of Recording 47:56 - Working with Volume Controls 49:56 - Reverberation & Equipment 52:25 - Creating Songs 52:43 - Influence of...