17 August 2010 ~ 0

Monster Guitar Chops, Volume One is Now Available

Monster Guitar Chops, Volume One is Now Available

Monster Guitar Chops, Volume One is the first in a series of books dedicated to building speed, strength and endurance for guitar players. The guitar is a very physical instrument. Becoming a great player requires knowledge, creativity and technique. Understanding how to do something doesn’t mean a lot if you can’t execute the riffs and [...]

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09 July 2010 ~ 0

Understanding Your Musical Convictions

Understanding Your Musical Convictions

One of the biggest problems that musicians face is holding on to their own musical identity and integrity. It’s often tempting to bail out on your own direction and capitulate to an agent, an audience, a label or society in general. Even with my experience in this business, I continue to be surprised by how [...]

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26 May 2010 ~ 0

The Value of Music Education and Participation

The Value of Music Education and Participation

Music education has benefits beyond the obvious. It’s great to play an instrument or sing or write songs. But few people appreciate the long lasting value of studying music. It’s beneficial at every stage of life. Youngsters benefit from the discipline, the logic, the process of learning itself. It can increase self esteem and balance [...]

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