Learning to 'Play the Changes' and the Power of the CAGED System
As an experienced guitar instructor and passionate musician, I'm here to stress a critical asp...
When it comes to discussing the most influential figures in the history of guitar music, few names carry the weight and significance of Jimmy Page. As a guitari...
Stevie Ray Vaughan, the electrifying blues guitarist, left an indelible mark on the world of music. Born on October 3, 1954, in Dallas, Texas, Vaughan possessed...
If there is one name that stands out in the realm of blues and guitar music, it is undoubtedly B.B. King. Born as Riley B. King on September 16, 1925, in Missis...
Eric Clapton, often hailed as one of the greatest guitarists of all time, has left an indelible mark on the history of guitar music. With his unique style, soul...
Some artists come and go, leaving an easily forgettable footprint in the sands of time. Then there are those, like the great Jimi Hendrix, who thunder into exis...
In the world of funk, jazz, and blues, solos are rarely pre-written. Almost always, they are improvised. In fact, the best players in these realms craft a diffe...
Thom Bresh is, what anyone would call, an entertainment industry success. He has appeared on HBO specials, been nominated for two GRAMMY awards and one Academy ...
Musicians of any kind, and notably guitar players, know the significant role the pentatonic scale plays in many genres. We use it EVERYWHERE in blues, country, ...
Learning any new style of guitar playing, naturally, comes as a challenge. This can seem especially true when first entering the realm of jazz guitar. Jazz is a...
Soul Jazz, although having been established and popularized in the '60s and '70s, lives on today in many popular artists' styles. Then, it was players like Phil...
Whether you play guitar, or any other instrument, learning to lock into the groove of a song is vital. When soloing, nailing the groove has the effect of making...