The Andertons Music Podcast The Captain Meets Dan Patlansky
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Jan 3, 2026 
In this engaging conversation, blues guitarist and singer-songwriter Dan Patlansky shares his musical journey from South Africa, influenced by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughan and Eric Clapton. He dives into unique guitar techniques, discussing how to break free from pentatonic habits and introducing practical hacks for improvising over chords. Dan also reveals the joys of live looping, his equipment choices, and how he embraces onstage mistakes. Listeners will enjoy insights on tone, gear, and the artistry of performance.
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Roots In Records Not Conservatoire
- Dan Patlansky grew up in South Africa and learned mainly by listening to records rather than formal training.
- He cites Stevie, Clapton and David Gilmour among his biggest influences.
Target Notes To Outline Chords
- Use the key scale as your base and add one target note from each chord to outline changes.
- End phrases on those chord-specific notes to make simple pentatonic playing sound chord-aware.
Use II–V And Diminished For Movement
- Use II–V (2–5) substitutions to target the I chord and add movement before resolving.
- Deploy a diminished run sparingly as a colour to transition between chords.