A lot of people don’t realize what a great blues player John Mayer is. In this seminar he talks about and demonstrates the art of playing a dynamic guitar solo. This is one of the most educational videos I have … Continued
Warren Haynes of Gov’t Mule and The Allman Brothers talks about an approach to guitar that tries to imitate the human voice. He demonstrates this and other ideas with the blues scale. He discusses influences, developing your own unique sound, … Continued
Practice, practice, practice. As guitar players we all struggle with practice routines. What to practice, how long to practice, etc. Check out this interview with BB King on practice habits and playing dynamically.
I have found that there are two types of students generally speaking. One type that just wants to learn their favorite songs regardless of difficulty or skill level. The other type has a desire to understand the ins and outs … Continued
If you have been playing for awhile and feel like you are stuck in a rut, playing the same old licks, don’t worry. This is very common among all players. Sometimes it just takes a little time and effort to … Continued
Some may ask why a lot of the guitar lessons focus on the Blues. Well, there are a few reasons for this. First, I am more versed in the Blues than most other styles of playing guitar, so it is natural … Continued
Why do I need a Practice Routine? Developing a good practice routine is essential to learning how to play guitar and improving your guitar playing skills. Like any physical activity, it is a good idea to warm up with some … Continued
Electric Guitar Tone There are several factors to consider when establishing a good guitar tone. Lets start with electric guitar tone. With electric there are three major factors to consider…the guitar, the amp, and the effects. There are all types … Continued
I will start by saying this. Using a guitar instructor can be great for your development. There is no doubt that a good instructor can guide you to learning to play the guitar the right way, and can speed up … Continued
I cannot stress enough the importance of tuning your guitar. It is the most crucial aspect of playing music. If instruments are not tuned properly music sounds very bad, no matter what you play. In my experience teaching private lessons, … Continued