15 Quick Tone Tips Every Guitarist Should Know
In this Tone Tips, I’m laying out a laundry list of things to consider about tone, gigs, and more. A little bit if a stream of consciousness brain dump that I h...
Blues Chronicles #30 – Original Song: “The Darkness of Blackness” – Reverend Robert Jones
On this 30th, and final Episode of Blues Chronicles, Reverend Robert Jones shares an original song entitled, "The Darkness of Blackness." The song pays homage t...
The Secret to Good Guitar Tone
It’s a cliché, but it is true. Tone is in your hands. One of the quickest ways to get to good to good tone, and least expensive, is in your choice and guitar pi...
5 Rock Bass Grooves You MUST Know
When beginning your bass playing journey, a great place to start is with the bass lines from classic rock songs. These can be easily brought in to the jam, play...
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 ...