When I'm teaching a lesson, that is the time to LISTEN to students. I recently had a student tell me that he didn't want to play electric guitar anymore because it didn't relax him. So, I started to think, how can I teach electric guitar to someone without it being really intense?
Here's the answer:
I am starting to create a new course on how to solo on the electric guitar but it requires ZERO music theory, scales, or notation. Simply: It's all ear and intuition, and it's all FUN!
If you've wanted to learn lead electric guitar, but you want it to be chill, by the end of this week I'll have a course ready to go for you. Hit me up!
Jazz Guitar Melody Updates /
UPDATES: Jazz Guitar
It seems like every week I am learning something new about teaching jazz guitar. This week, I updated how I show people the melody for a jazz tune, commonly referred to as the head. With other methods, you need to learn a lot of music notation to play just one melody. What I figured out this week so far (and it's just getting started!) is that simply showing the melody like I would show someone how to play Landslide by Fleetwood Mac does the job, and we can save music notation learning for later.
So, want to learn more about jazz? Hit me up!
Why Playalong Videos Are Necessary For Your Guitar Lessons /
UPDATES: New Playalong Videos for Songs
I have been busy creating playalong videos for each of the songs I can teach. Dropbox is pleased: They have me for life!
Playalong videos help you play with your teacher when you're not in the lesson. Not sure what chord to play, when? Watch the video. Not sure when the chorus comes in? Watch your teacher play the right one at the right time. Playalong videos are important.
If you decide to take guitar lessons at The School of Feedback Guitar, expect hundreds of playalong videos at your disposal (not to mention awesome lessons and an inspiring environment).
Stop procrastinating and start learning guitar!
Course Updates: Jazz Guitar /
JAZZ GUITAR UPDATES
Though jazz is not everyone's interest, you can't say it's dead. Jazz guitar is still around, and learning it need not be so difficult.
I recently have been sharpening how I teach jazz guitar. First, I've made it possible to improvise quicker using three examples of two scales, and second I've cleared up the best songs to learn if you're learning jazz guitar from scratch.
For those who are interested in the first song I teach, it is usually Autumn Leaves. It has a plethora of interesting harmonic and scalar colors to solo over.
Interested in learning jazz? I'm ready for you. Hit me up!
Course Updates: Fingerpicking /
FINGERPICKING GUITAR COURSES UPDATED!
I have been busy adding new songs to teach interested students. Recently, I added Guaranteed and Just Breathe by Eddie Vedder, and I've also been teaching Faust Arp by Radiohead.
Have you ever wondered how to learn fingerpicking guitar? Does it seem daunting? Now it doesn't have to be. Let's hit the ground running and get you playing guitar!
Course Updates: Power Chords and Blues Guitar /
New Updates!
I recently updated two courses that I've been teaching lately.
1. Power Chords. I have transcribed about 10 new songs of indie rock and punk rock, and I've also updated the way I approach teaching power chords to make it easier.
2. Blues Guitar. I never thought I'd teach blues guitar, but it's on! I have updated my existing course on blues guitar by showing you how to solo in all keys using three, very easy scales. Blues is now easy to approach.
Interested in checking out one of these courses? Come on by!
The Studio Sounds 10X Better Now. /
Acoustic engineering is the science of making a room SOUND awesome. I recently made a huge upgrade here in my office, as the picture above shows. This big, honking piece of wood is called a Quadratic Residue Diffuser.
How does this affect you, as a learner? Well, having this wonderful diffuser in the office now means that your guitar and your playing will sound AMAZING here. I care to create an amazing atmosphere, and it takes more than just a chill vibe. It requires awesome sound.
Come on by and check out the new space!
Updated Courses: Learning Guitar From Scratch /
Ready to dust off that old guitar of yours and start learning, finally? I have recently updated my courses for learning acoustic or electric guitar from scratch, and all you need is enthusiasm to learn (and five minutes to practice each day, seriously).
Get started learning guitar today!
Where You Learn Guitar Should Be Inspiring! /
Where you learn guitar should be inspiring, right? I mean, why pay money for a guitar lesson with a drummer next door? Or a guitarist down the hallway who is rocking out and not giving you a moment's peace?
My office has recently received a number of improvements. I am a fan of plants, and there are many new ones (I picked up a ZZ Plant the other day, and it's doing awesome).
Additionally, I put up some more sound panels in the room. It sounds better, and there's still more improvements on the way.
All in all, I think that if you're interested in having an extremely quiet, clear, and transparent place to learn guitar and get better at it, you couldn't do any better (though I am biased!).
Come hang out and relax at my studio!
Updates: Lead Guitar and Power Chords /
I've been working hard on expanding my library of songs I can teach people. Recently, I've been adding some interesting guitar solos and punk rock/alt songs (power chord based) to the list. I like creating playalong videos for each song so that people can play along with me when they are home. Recently, I put together these songs:
1. [Everything I Do] I Do It For You - Guitar Solo. Quite possibly the easiest power ballad guitar solo ever, btw.
2. Californication - Guitar Solo
3. Dance The Night Away - Guitar Solo
4. Mirrors - The Crocodiles (a really fun psych-rock band)
Interested in learning lead guitar or loud rock and roll? Look no further. I'm here and I'm ready to help you make an amazing hobby out of guitar.