Blues Chronicles #29: John Lee Hooker – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 29 of Blues Chronicles, we meet the "King of the Boogie," John Lee Hooker. After the passing of Hooker's father in 1923, Hooker's mother remarried a ...
Blues Chronicles #28: Howlin’ Wolf – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 28 of Blues Chronicles, we take a look at the other great king of Chicago blues, Howlin' Wolf. Chester Arthur Burnett said to have adopted his signat...
INFOGRAPHIC: The Insanely Useful Guide to Guitar Pedals (& How to Hook Them All Up)
Not sure which guitar pedals do what and where they go? Here’s some help! Guitar effects pedals are responsible for some of the most awe-inspiring moments in...
Blues Chronicles #27: Muddy Waters – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 27 of Blues Chronicles, we examine one of two great kings of Chicago blues, Muddy Waters. His big break came in 1948 when he recorded with for Aristo...
Blues Chronicles #26: Lightnin’ Hopkins – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 26 of Blues Chronicles, we take a look at the gifted lyricist, and powerful guitar player, Lightnin' Hopkins. Though his first attempt at a musical c...
Blues Chronicles #25: Brownie McGhee – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On this 25th Episode of Blues Chronicles, we learn about the long-time blues guitarist, Brownie McGhee. Born Walter Brown McGhee, this fantastic bluesman made a...
Ukulele Daily – Episode 2: Closed Chords – Marcy Marxer
On Episode 2 of Ukulele Daily, Marcy shifts focus to the left hand and shows you different closed chord positions. As with the last episode, this lesson is base...
Blues Chronicles #24: Bukka White – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 24 of Clues Chronicle, we learn about a master storyteller bluesman, Bukka White. After having taken a break from music for a number of years, Bukka ...
Clawhammer Banjo Licks & Tricks – Episode 2: Drones – Cathy Fink
The banjo, as an Appalachian instrument, relies on the use of the short 5th string as a “drone”. But, other strings can create additional drones that reference ...
Blues Chronicles #23: Josh White – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 23 of Blues Chronicles, we learn about a man who was so good he competed with himself for the same gig: Josh White. A much requested singer by music ...
Blues Chronicles #22: Sister Rosetta Tharpe – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 22 of Blues Chronicles, we meet one of the greatest Gospel singers of all time, and the "mother of Rock 'n Roll," Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Having becom...
Blues Chronicles #21: Robert Johnson – Guitar History Lesson – Reverend Robert Jones
On Episode 21 of Blues Chronicles, we learn about the amazing copyist and musical innovator, Robert Johnson. Rumor had it that if Johnson could hear a song just...