About Us

The BNT Collection was born from Brad and Teena Boeckmann’s shared belief that some guitars carry more than sound: they carry emotion, memory, and the ability to change people’s lives. Together, they built a collection of instruments chosen not for prestige, but for their ability to tell stories through sound.

At its core, The BNT Collection connects players, makers, and listeners across generations. With Garrett Podgorski guiding the story and music and Anjelo Alonte shaping the visual narrative, the collection becomes a living archive of guitars—bridging stories, cultures, and connections.

What We Do

At the heart of The BNT Collection is a content series that brings these guitars to life. Through conversations, performances, travel stories, and monologues, the series explores not just the sound of each instrument, but its journey—from the hands of luthiers to the musicians who play them.

The series offers listeners a deeper look into the artistry and human connections behind the Collection, inviting them to immerse themselves in the stories and craft that make each guitar unique.

Special Episode: Madrid, Spain

Inside the World’s Most Iconic Spanish Guitar Workshop

In this special episode, we travel to Madrid, Spain to meet Amalia Ramírez, fifth-generation luthier and the heart of José Ramírez Guitars. From the hands of Andrés Segovia and Manolo Sanlúcar to George Harrison and Eric Clapton, Ramírez guitars have shaped the sound of music for more than 140 years.

We go behind the scenes of the workshop to explore the philosophy, craftsmanship, and cultural significance behind one of the most influential guitar makers in history.

This episode is a collaboration between José Ramírez Guitars and Malibu Music, made possible by Brad and Teena Boeckmann, Amalia Ramírez, Cristina Ramírez, and José Enrique Ramírez.

Episode 1: Mike Dawes

Mike Dawes on Creativity, Technique, and the Guitar That Changed Everything

In this special episode, we sit down with world-renowned fingerstyle guitarist Mike Dawes for a conversation that goes beyond the fretboard. From touring with Justin Hayward of The Moody Blues to Tommy Emmanuel, developing his signature sound and techniques, Mike opens up about the risks he’s taken, the influences that shaped him, and the one guitar that changed everything. We talk creativity, gear, nail care (yes, really), and what he hopes his music brings to the world.

Three men standing in a guitar shop, two of them young with arms crossed, talking to a third man with gray hair. The man on the right is holding an acoustic guitar and pointing, surrounded by many other guitars hanging on the walls.
A collection of acoustic guitars on stands in a cozy living room with hardwood floors, a patterned rug, and a sliding glass door leading to a patio.
An older man with white hair smiling and looking at a younger man with long hair playing an electric guitar inside a house.
Three men looking at and discussing acoustic guitars hanging on a wall in a music store or studio.

Episode 2: Meet our Founders

The Guitars, The Collection, That Changed Everything

In Episode 2 of The Soundboard Sessions, Brad and Teena Boeckmann share the heartfelt story behind the BnT Collection, a journey that began with a single song and grew into one of the most meaningful rare guitar collections in the world.

What started as a father learning Danny’s Song for his newborn son turned into years of family jam sessions, a tradition that brought their home to life and helped them navigate the highs and lows of parenthood, caregiving, and grief. When Teena lost her father, a classically trained guitarist, music became a way to keep his memory alive. His guitar, Papa, now anchors the collection.

In this episode, Brad and Teena reflect on the power of music to bring people together, and how that same spirit led them to create Malibu Music, a place where community, connection, and creativity can thrive. These guitars didn’t just shape their story — they built a home for stories yet to be told.