Allen Hinds: Meet Legendary Guitarist-

In Los Angeles, I visited the home of legendary American guitarist Allen Hinds —‪@allenhindsguitar‬ to hear his stories about the golden era of American music in the 60s and 70s. Through music, he speaks about life; through notes, he expresses his soul. In this conversation, Allen shares his deep understanding of tone, guitar, and the art of expression, as well as his creative journey over the years in Los Angeles. I’m Siyi Chen (SY Guitar) — this is my first interview video. Allen Hinds was one of the most influential mentors I met during my time studying music in the U.S., and his music, stories, and sensitivity to sound have inspired me profoundly. I hope to share his world — and this conversation — with all of you who love guitar and music as much as I do. 🎶
to hear his stories about the golden era of American music in the 60s and 70s. Through music, he speaks about life; through notes, he expresses his soul. In this conversation, Allen shares his deep understanding of tone, guitar, and the art of expression, as well as his creative journey over the years in Los Angeles. I’m Siyi Chen (SY Guitar) — this is my first interview video. Allen Hinds was one of the most influential mentors I met during my time studying music in the U.S., and his music, stories, and sensitivity to sound have inspired me profoundly. I hope to share his world — and this conversation — with all of you who love guitar and music as much as I do. 🎶
0:00 Introduction
02:09 Early Musical Experiences
06:27 Earned a Scholarship to MI
07:00 Stories from Studying at MI
09:46 The Journey as a Professional Musician
11:55 Beginning to Make His Own Albums
12:47 How He Transcribed Music early
14:26 Performance
15:37 Personal Style and Innovation
18:40 Picking Technique
22:03 Chord-Playing Approach
23:16 Personal Chord Voicing Habits
24:00 Unique Touch and Touching
24:56 Writing Habits
26:51 Balancing Art and Commerce
32:00 Advice for Young Musicians
34:44 Allen Hinds Performance
37:19 Guitar Setup
39:37 Tone Setup
45:06 His Guitars





Meet Legendary Guitarist- Allen Hinds