Charlie Byrd holds a unique place in jazz history. He famously played fingerstyle on a nylon-string classical guitar, at a time when most jazz guitarists favored archtop electrics with steel strings. Byrd’s approach was rooted in serious classical study – he trained with Sophocles Papas in Washington, D.C. and

In this episode of The Guitar Journal podcast, I sit down with the incomparable Adam Levy—guitarist, songwriter, educator, and all-around creative force. You’ve likely heard Adam’s playing on Norah Jones’ Come Away With Me, or in collaborations with Tracy Chapman, Vulfpeck, or Liz Wright. Beyond his impressive