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Andy Guitar catches up with Bad Nerves backstage at 2000 Trees Festival to talk about songwriting, punk rock, self-taught guitar playing and why memorable songs will always matter more than technical perfection.
From bar chords and rhythm guitar to stage confidence, live performance, ear training and the influence of Ramones and The Beatles, this conversation is packed with practical advice for beginners, intermediate players and aspiring songwriters alike. If you've ever worried that you "aren't good enough" to write songs, this interview will change your perspective.
00:00 Punk made guitar accessible
00:18 Festival season & touring Europe
01:14 New single 'Network'
03:00 Learning to enjoy performing
05:52 Why Bad Nerves love bar chords
06:22 Rhythm over complicated guitar parts
07:06 How the songwriting has evolved
08:18 What actually makes a great song?
08:42 Don't Stop and tension & release
10:00 Favourite songs to play live (USA, Antidote)
11:04 Why mistakes on stage don't matter
11:50 Quickfire Round
13:52 Why punk changed music forever
14:39 Andy Guitar helped us learn guitar
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