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Attitude and Knowledge

Thursday, September 2, 2010

I was recently listening to an audio speech on business development. Yes, every once in a while I listen to something completely unrelated to guitar. Sorry to disappoint the Fretheads! In the audio, the speaker was talking about Attitude and Knowledge. His point was that in order to be successful in what you do – [...]

Find Your Own Musical Voice

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

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Not every guitarist wants to be original. Many people grow up just wanting to sound like their heroes. When John Mayer first hit the scene he sounded very much like SRV, as did Jonny Lang. There are plenty of guys imitating Dave Matthews nowadays, and certainly there are more than a few Holdsworth devotees. I [...]

Artist Spotlight: Scott McGill on Playing Fretless Guitar

Tuesday, March 16, 2010

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Artist Spotlight: Scott McGill on Playing Fretless Guitar

The guitar offers many technical challenges for the serious player/student. The more you dig into it and try to master it, the more elusive it can be before finally succumbing to your charms and giving you control. For those of us who are gluttons for punishment and simply cannot sit idly by and enjoy the [...]

The Indian Music Effect

Monday, February 22, 2010

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I think it’s safe to say that before The Beatles, not many people in the Western world paid very much attention to the rich cultural offerings of one of the world’s most populous countries — India. To this day you can practically throw a rock in any direction and hit a yoga studio or Indo-Pak grocery [...]

The Guitar Arpeggio Compendium by Scott McGill

Thursday, February 18, 2010

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The Guitar Arpeggio Compendium by Scott McGill

How well do you know your arpeggios? If you’re like most guitarists (myself included, let’s be honest), you probably have a few under your fingers; the “important” ones that you know you can throw into any line to increase the WOW! factor of your solo. But if that’s all you’re using arpeggios for, or if [...]

Practice Journal: Josh (01/08/2010)

Friday, January 8, 2010

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In the interest of keeping this blog fair — as much as I’m going to be talking about practicing, among other things — I thought that I would keep myself honest and journal my practice sessions. I will try to provide as much information as I can about my sessions. If you have any questions [...]

Pratice Journal: Josh (01/07/2010)

Thursday, January 7, 2010

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In the interest of keeping this blog fair — as much as I’m going to be talking about practicing, among other things — I thought that I would keep myself honest and journal my practice sessions. I will try to provide as much information as I can about my sessions. If you have any questions [...]