When any of us learn to play the guitar, the style we end up developing is ultimately influenced by the styles of the players we learn from. In other words, it'...
The blues is undeniably one of the most influential styles of music to emerge in the common era. It is the forefather of rock, jazz, and so many other foundatio...
Much of the music we hold near and dear today, whether it's modern or from decades passed, has roots in the United States. More specifically, styles like blues,...
In the realm of blues guitar, there are a vast array of individual styles and fusions. We can find one of these unique fusions in the soloing styles of Jim Oblo...
In this episode I discuss examples of achieving small victories on the guitar and ask you to acknowledge something you can do on the instrument today that you c...
On Episode 4 of Tone & Effects Shaping for Guitarists, Jeff McErlain talks about delay pedals and how they combine with overdrive pedals. More importantly, he d...
Whether it's your first song, or your hundredth, one thing remains true: you can write it. In fact, anyone can write a song! The process required to craft a son...
In this episode I discuss why finding your voice on the instrument is so important. I give examples to help you do this such as working on rhythm, identifying y...
In this episode I discuss how music is subjective and the concept of a “best guitarist” makes no sense. I give advice on celebrating the way you play, building ...
Learning how to take a solo is a rite of passage for serious guitar players. And, thinking about taking a guitar solo, you are probably imagining a yourself hol...
Blues music, having diffused into all parts of the world, comes in many shapes in forms. Thus, many places have they own adaptations of this American style. Ken...
Improvising in a jazz context can be a daunting skill to grapple with. But, one of the keys to improving this skill is intentionally targeting, or resolving to ...