Welcome back to the School of Rock Back to School Miniseries. This is the 2nd episode of a series that covers 3 beginner-level rock songs that appear in a pivotal scene in the movie The School of Rock. In lesson 2, we will be covering “Smoke on the Water”, originally by Deep Purple. “Smoke on the...
Welcome to the School of Rock Back to School Miniseries. This is the 1st installment of a series that covers 3 beginner-level rock songs that appear in a transformative scene in the movie The School of Rock. I am very excited to share this miniseries with you because it's a hat tip to my favorite...
Has limited pinky control ever interfered with your guitar progress? It certainly has for me.
Back when I started learning how to play guitar, I remember my pinky being my Achilles' heel. This was especially evident as I progressed and started learning to shred and play some of my favorite me...
Are you brand new to guitar and don't know where to start? In this lesson, I'll show you the most important things you'll need to understand when reading how to play guitar, taking guitar lessons, and watching guitar tutorial videos. Fortunately, these 3 tips are pretty simple so there's no need ...
This week, I'm deviating slightly from the typical instructional content I provide for you. Don't worry--more instructional content will continue next week. Since I traveled quite a distance to see Mudvayne, one of my all-time favorite bands, I'd like to share my Psychotherapy Sessions tour exper...
Are you looking to get a solid metal tone for no cost? By doing so, you can use something called an “amp sim”, which is a digital imitation of a real amplifier. Today, we’re looking at the Ignite Emissary amp sim, which is modeled after a hardware amplifier by Ignite Amps. We’ll see if the Ignite...
Unlocking the Music Theory SECRETS of "Sweet Dreams" by Marilyn Manson - YouTube
What do you get when you take an 80s pop song and stir it into some nightmare fuel? You get Marilyn Manson's version of "Sweet Dreams", originally by Eurythmics. Today we are going to talk briefly about the backgro...
How to Turn a Basic Guitar Practice Exercise into a FACE MELTING SHRED LICK - YouTube
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Are you tired of practice licks sounding dull and non-musical? Are you unsure of where to go after learning a practice exercise? Today I am going to show you a way to take a basic guitar drill and ... |
Different Ways Guitarists Read Music... and Their Difficulty Levels! - YouTube
Reading music is one of the most important skills you can have as a guitarist because it will broaden and deepen your understanding of the language of music. Today, I’m going to talk about three of the most common ...
How to Change Strings on an Electric Guitar the EASY Way | A Step-by-Step Guide - YouTube
Changing your guitar strings regularly is one of the most basic, fundamental maintenance tasks you can do to preserve your instrument. Doing so is critical to your guitar's feel, sound, and longevity. If...
This ONE SIMPLE TECHNIQUE Expands the Pentatonic Scale's Range - YouTube
If you’re feeling stuck with the pentatonic scale and feel confined to a single area on the fretboard, then look no further because we are going to look at a musical way to expand the scale’s range. This concept will unlock...
This week, we dive headfirst into some music theory. One of the most significant factors that contributes to the emotional impact of a melody is if it uses a major scale or a minor ...
