Playing along with songs is such an important skill. It is a lot of fun, plus it can really help getting your timing together. A way to start doing it ...
I sit in with a lot of bands and people. I’m constantly asked to play a song that I’ve never heard, with people that do know the song. It can ...
What guitar player doesn’t like a new toy? New guitar, new amp, new pedals… the reality is that while that may inspire you to play more, it doesn’t matter in ...
It’s happened to everyone, where you’re playing and feel like your just recycling the same things over and over. The biggest thing is getting yourself out of your normal routine. ...
So after listening to a E.L.O. record or two you think you could be the next Jeff Lynne. Writing a bunch of songs and start collaborating with everyone you’ve ever ...
Like most of you I had visions of grandeur when I began, but soon I found myself playing the same thing I was playing for years. A lot this comes ...
The Golden Rule of most music is: K.I.S.S. – keep it simple, stupid. A lot of times over complicating your part actually takes away from the over all effect you ...
It happens to everyone… getting your fingers to do what the chord chart is telling you to do. Sometimes it’s the stretch, sometimes it’s the placement/order of your fingers. Regardless, ...
Here’s a list of terms, words and phrases with short definitions. I tried to make this list as thorough and complete as possible but it’s inevitable I forgot some things. So ...
Have you ever thought about life before the internet? Life before radio even? How did musicians survive without Youtube showing them how to play? They played what they heard. How? ...