Most Guitarists Never Learn This (JD Simo Explains)

JD Simo has recorded with legends like Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, and Jack White. He played every guitar note in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis movie. In this episode of Playback, JD delivers a raw and unfiltered masterclass on slide guitar tone, phrasing, improvisation, and the inner battle of finding your sound. Whether you’re into blues guitar, standard tuning slide, gear minimalism, or just want to learn from a deeply musical player—this one’s for you. ________ 🚀 Book a Free Skills Assessment with Sonora. https://www.learnwithsonora.com/skills-assessment 👇 Want to go deeper? Join the Playback Sessions community for tabs, breakdowns, and more. https://www.skool.com/playback-community-9570 ⏱️ Free Tool for looping videos on YouTube and Instagram https://looper.sonoraintensive.com/ ________ 📍 Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to JD Simo 01:19 JD's Early Musical Influences 05:48 Journey to Nashville 06:53 Mastering Slide Guitar 18:44 Developing a Unique Style 36:51 Balancing Practice and Performance 44:09 Musical Influences and Techniques 47:31 Gear and Tone Preferences 50:27 Guitar Models and Modifications 54:26 Musical Journey and Mentorship 57:25 Current Interests and Rabbit Holes 01:06:18 Desert Island Records 01:09:32 Future of Slide Guitar 01:12:58 Advice for Aspiring Slide Guitarists 01:16:25 Staying Connected and Final Thoughts ________ 🎸 Follow Playback Sessions on socials: -Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playbacksessions/ -Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/playbacksessions -YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Playback-Sessions -Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@playbacksessionspodcast -Spotify: @ Playback Sessions Podcast 🎥 Filmed live at Carter Vintage Guitars in Nashville, Tennessee. 🎙️Host: Spencer Handley Guest: JD Simo Executive Producers: Spencer Handley, Ben Montague Production Manager and Design: Aly Jordan Camera Operators: Richard Handley, Micah Mathewson Audio Lead: Keith Cypert Editors: Carl Reeverts, Clayton Hopkins #JDSimo #SlideGuitar #GuitarMasterclass #PlaybackPodcast #GuitarTone #StandardTuning #Improvisation #GuitarTechnique #VintageGear #GuitarNerd #HouseOfGrease #ElectricGuitar #GuitarPodcast #ModernBlues #GuitarPractice #PedalboardRig #NashvilleGuitarist #GearMinimalist #BluesGuitar #ToneChasing #CreativeProcess #GuitarEducation #AuthenticSound