Recently I put a blog post together answering some questions that many people would be too worried to ask. I thought it would be a good...

When a guitar player plays their favorite pentatonic scale, and a piano player does the same, the notes will be identical; the A minor...

What is a Guitar Capo and How Do You Use It? For beginner guitarists, learning to play different songs in various keys can feel like a...

To kick off this blog post, let me first repeat myself by saying that there is no such thing as one person being better than another...

Guitars—those six-stringed marvels—have gone way beyond just being musical instruments. They've become symbols of rock 'n' roll,...

This past April, the Franciscan Chapel Center in Roppongi was filled with music, energy, and the unmistakable buzz of live performance as...

Being able to record your guitar playing at home is a great skill to have, and allows you to better keep track of your practice,...

The electric guitar is one of the most iconic instruments in rock music, serving as the driving force behind some of the most memorable...

Detroit, Michigan, also known as "The Motor City," holds a rich musical legacy that spans multiple genres. It is famously the birthplace...

It was many years ago that I discovered the music of Babymetal - I believe it was around the time they were touring Europe after the...

Austin, Texas, has earned its title as the "Live Music Capital of the World," known for its eclectic music scene that embraces genres...

In a recently published blog post, I spoke about using a basic home recording set-up to record your own backing tracks. Today we will be...

Amplifying an acoustic guitar is a crucial step for musicians who want to ensure their sound is heard clearly in a variety of settings,...

I. City Pop? City pop is a genre of Japanese music that emerged in the late 1970s and gained widespread popularity in the 1980s....

You may have read that title and thought “Duh! I l know about the open strings. It was lesson one!” - you would be correct. However,...

Welcome to the vibrant world of Japanese pop music! J-pop is a genre that seamlessly blends traditional sounds with modern influences,...

Using outside sounds in your playing seems extremely counter-intuitive at first, at least it did to me. You spend all of your time...

To some people, it would appear to be natural to think of scales when creating riffs. In that situation you might find it helps the...

There are numerous pros and cons when it comes to being involved with additional musicians, although today we will talk about working...

Setting the Stage Aspiring guitarists, whether beginners or seasoned players, all have one thing common. Consistent practice . It is the...