Craig Garber: WHAT'S THE ELG INTERVIEW PROCESS / CHOOSING QUESTIONS

Craig Garber: WHAT'S THE ELG INTERVIEW PROCESS / CHOOSING QUESTIONS

Author: Craig Garber December 23, 2023 Duration: 14:12

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:34 Process for Interviews

01:28 Pre-Interview Conversation

02:27 Researching the Guest

03:25 Listening to the Guest's Catalog

03:55 Online Research

05:23 Selecting Questions

06:19 Reading for Inspiration

07:46 Art and Science of Questioning

08:47 Building Connection and Maximizing Engagement

09:45 Customized Questions

10:15 Example of Question Selection

11:13 Conclusion and Well Wishes

 

Summary

In this episode, Craig Garber answers questions about his process for conducting interviews on his show, Everyone Loves Guitar. He explains the extensive preparation he does before each interview, including pre-meeting conversations with guests, listening to their music, and conducting online research. Craig emphasizes the importance of connecting with guests and asking questions that they are passionate about. He also discusses the art and science of question selection, highlighting the need for interesting and engaging questions. The episode concludes with well wishes for the New Year.

 

Takeaways

Preparing for interviews takes an average of eight hours, including pre-meeting conversations, listening to the guest's music, and conducting online research.

Craig focuses on building a connection with guests and making them feel comfortable during the interview.

He customizes questions based on the guest's interests and current projects.

Question selection is a combination of art and science, with Craig constantly reviewing and updating his list of questions.

 


There's a particular kind of conversation that happens when a guitarist picks up an instrument, but the real stories often come when they put it down. Everyone Loves Guitar, hosted by Craig Garber, lives in that space. It’s less a formal interview and more like pulling up a chair in a backstage lounge or a quiet corner of a studio. Garber’s guests-celebrity players, revered musicians, and behind-the-scenes industry figures-open up in ways that go far beyond gear and technique. You’ll hear the unvarnished backstories, the pivotal moments that defined their careers, and the personal philosophies that drive them. This podcast digs into the history of the music itself and the people who make it, revealing the life lessons and personal development that come from a lifetime dedicated to art. Each episode feels like a deep, meandering chat with a fascinating friend who just happens to have an incredible tale about life on the road, the creative process, or the sheer joy of a perfect riff. It’s for anyone who believes the guitar is more than wood and strings; it’s a conduit for human experience. Tune in for honest talk about the music, the struggles, and the triumphs that resonate long after the last note fades.
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