Quick Post News: My “Introduction To Guitar” Course on Coursera
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to give you a heads up to a course I recently authored. It is one of the results of a partnership with Berklee College of Music and Coursera. Coursera is an organization that...
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Bebop Guitar Solos: An Interview with Michael Kaplan
If you play jazz guitar, you are sure to appreciate Michael Kaplan’s new book of meticulous transcriptions, Bebop Guitar Solos (Berklee Press, 2014). Michael is the director of the American Guitar...
View ArticleGuitar Woodshed: Tone & Toys
This little installment of the Guitar Woodshed is all about tone and toys. I will let the video speak for itself. That being said, I would love for you guys to share pictures of your favorite guitars...
View ArticleGuitar Woodshed: Acoustic Guitar Finger Picking
Howdy Folks, This blog is all about what is currently going on in my guitar life (most of the time). Today’s discussion is a technique that I learned 3-4 years ago, but has recently cropped back up...
View ArticleAnother opportunity to enroll: Introduction to Guitar
Hi There, Just a quick heads up to let you know that Introduction to Guitar has started up once again. For those of you who might be thinking of getting the fundamentals or filling in some blanks areas...
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Better Shred…. An Interview with Professor Joe Stump
Common superlatives generally used to introduce Joe Stump are typically along the lines of “among the top 10…” (Guitar One magazine) or “one of the top 20″ (Guitar Magazine) fastest shredders of all...
View ArticleGuitar Woodshed: Acoustic Guitar the “Train Beat”
Howdy Folks, Sorry for the delay on a new blogvlog – but we’re back with an exciting lesson on the famous “Train Beat”. If you’re a fan of acoustic guitar you’ve heard it a million times in folk...
View ArticleGuitar Woodshed: Triads & Arpeggios
Howdy Folks, This installment of Guitar Woodshed speaks to the power of Triads and Arpeggios! These exercises will truly inspire you and improve your knowledge of your fretboard. Have fun with these...
View ArticleIntroduction to Guitar on Coursera: Next Session Oct. 13-Nov. 24 2014
Tell everyone you know who has told you that they always wanted to learn play guitar that the new semester for my introduction to Guitar Course Berklee/Coursera is starting soon! Total enrollment since...
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Recommended CD: Oz Noy’s Twisted Blues Vol. 2!!
It’s always great to share great music. Its even greater to share great guitar music. I am excited to share another great album from the guitar wizard, Oz Noy. This time Twisted Blues Volume 2. I...
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