Great Guitar Playing is Dynamic
What makes the difference between a competent player and a great one?
Imagine two skilled guitar players trading solos onstage playing identical Les…
August 30, 2023
Guitar Exercises: Are They Boring, Tedious, Endless?
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Half of my social media feed is ads promising relief from “boring, tedious guitar exercises”.
I’ll…
July 31, 2023
Van Morrison Song Lesson Playlist
In the world of “classic rock” music, few names resonate with such enduring influence and poetic brilliance as Van Morrison. His musical…
July 20, 2023
Learn This Beginner Blues Guitar Riff
The blues and boogie-woogie are both popular musical styles that originated in the African American communities of the United States in the late…
July 11, 2023
Eve 6 Song Lesson Playlist
Californian alternative rock band, Eve 6, got an early start in the music industry. The band, which formed in 1995 under the name “Eleventeen”…
July 7, 2023
Hank Williams Song Lesson Playlist
When examining the history of any musical genre, we often first point out the influential figures that ushered it into popularity. Hank Williams Sr. is…
June 29, 2023
Godsmack Bass Guitar Song Lesson Playlist
When it comes to powerhouse bands that have left a mark on rock music, Godsmack is a name that stands tall. With their raw energy, hard-hitting…
June 23, 2023
Happy African-American Music Appreciation Month!
June is an exciting month for music enthusiasts and cultural appreciators alike, as it is recognized as African-American Music…
June 16, 2023
Play Guitar Like Albert King
Albert King‘s guitar-playing style was a force to be reckoned with. He was one of the Three Kings of Blues, after all. King’s playing was…
June 13, 2023
The Flaming Lips Song Lesson Playlist
The Flaming Lips, an American rock band hailing from Oklahoma City, has had an undeniable impact on the music industry and pop culture. With their…