Ep181 Top Hits of 2025 with Lila

In this episode of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi is joined by his daughter Lila to look back at some of the biggest pop hits of 2025. Together, they explore why these songs connect so strongly with listeners and what guitarists can learn from them. From chord progressions and melodies to groove, phrasing, and feel, this conversation pulls musical ideas out of modern pop songs and translates them into concepts you can apply to guitar. Even if pop is not your main genre, these songs offer valuable lessons in simplicity, songwriting, and musical impact. Plus, this episode features a fun and honest father-daughter discussion that gives a fresh perspective on today's music. Whether you are curious about current pop trends or looking for new inspiration for your guitar playing, this episode offers insight, analysis, and plenty of takeaways. Email Desi Free Video Course New Book: Lead Guitar Unlocked: Master Expressive Soloing With the Pentatonic Scale Backing Tracks

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Ep181 Top Hits of 2025 with Lila is an episode from Guitar Music Theory by Desi Serna.

This episode is 01:28:33 long.

This episode was published on Jan 3, 2026.

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