It may seem strange to say, but one of the best ways to learn the nuances of soloing is by… not soloing. Say what? I’m sure that’ll make a lot of guitarists indignant. How could I possibly suggest that the best way to shine and step out front is to step back?!?! Well, that’s exactly […]
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on the Analog Man Beano Boost to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar […]
I see a lot of flaws in the way many of my students practice soloing for rock lead guitar. I see I guitar players simply practicing exercises and licks without playing along with chords. Seems pretty natural to most to just pick up your guitar and start practicing things. But, there is no anchor balance […]
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on Damage Control with Gear Failure to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of […]
Blog Moved I’ve recently started a new website dedicated to guitar tone called Anatomy of Guitar Tone . I’ve moved this blog on Skill Sets for Gigs to the new site and have updated more pictures and audio files. Please drop by and check it out and other articles on the many aspects of guitar […]
Musicians tend to think of a metronome as a static time keeper. The enforcer of the law, the man, you know… the rhythm police. The truth is, time doesn’t have to be as rigid as one might believe. Einstein discovered time is not linear, so why would it be in music? Ok, I know this […]
Chicken or the Egg Theory The question of “How do you create music if you don’t know music theory?” comes up often. It seems that to some degree we’re fed the notion that we must have a great understanding of the finite technical details of music theory to come up with creative ideas. Truth is, […]
There are a many great slide guitar tones. One of the hardest to achieve is a cleanish tone with sustain and a gentle whine. It’s one of those tones you don’t just plug straight into an amp and achieve. It takes a bit of manipulation. The clean sound from most amplifiers is bright with a […]
Consecutive Learning We have all kinds of ways to acquire guitar related information these days. The internet has allowed us to travel through a universe of guitar knowledge. Although there is a lot of access to theory or lessons, one thing that eludes many aspiring players is the order of information acquisition. Woah, that was […]
It’s very important to use a metronome when practicing. Some players get caught in a trap though and never develop a strong relationship with the click. They tend to obey instead of communicate. Here are some tips on how to strengthen your relationship with a metronome.
