This study is in A minor but "modulates" (changes key) to A major in the middle section, giving it an uplifting, joyful feel. Notice...

Come and see Christophe play with his band "Momocurly" on Saturday, August 15th at RAKUYA, Nakameguro! Here is Momocurly's interpretation...

Casino Drive: Fever Visions This was my first experience of listening to glam and psychedelic rock. Casino Drive was formed by musicians...

In this study, try to hold the bass notes for the correct length. In the first section, this means holding the C (bars 4-5), and in other...

The next student recital will take place on Saturday, September 26th, 1 - 3:30 pm, at the Franciscan Chapel Center, Roppongi (just a 1...

Sometimes teachers at TAGA like to play together for fun. This impromptu rendition by Mayu and Giovanni of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A...

Here's the spider exercise for you to work on fingerings. You can practice with the video and a using free tab!

Mauro Giuliani was born 239 years ago today, on July 27th 1781 in Puglia, southern Italy. He spent much of his active life in Vienna,...

Happy Birthday to Andy, who turns 57 today! Andy started out as a glam metal guitarist for the band Danger Danger. He toured the world...

Madeline sings and plays the beautiful Filipino love song "Para Sa Akin" which she arranged together with Carl in their guitar lessons....

This elegant study includes arpeggios in which the thumb plays two strings consecutively. Fernando Sor's right hand technique was based...

Slash, who turns 55 today, is the quintessential rock guitarist. Best known as the lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses, London-born Slash...

Happy Birthday to Al di Meola who turns 66 today. Al di Meola is well known for his technical mastery, especially his incredibly fast...

Here are two very effective exercises that will improve your finger independence. Basic Exercise (see PDF for tab) Aim to play as...

This study is based on open strings and is a very good study for the right hand. Use the tip of the thumb to mute any unwanted ringing...

Wes Montgomery - The Wes Montgomery Trio (1959) The first time I heard the smoky opening notes of "Round’ Midnight", I was hooked on...

This well known melody was originally written by Franz Schubert (1797–1828) for voice with piano accompaniment. However, it also makes a...

Hikaru Utada: First Love When Hikaru Utada came out with this album in 1999, it was sensational for the J-pop scene. It almost felt like...

This beautiful little study is in the unusual (for guitar) key of C minor. However, it is not especially challenging to play. Aim to get...

First of all, Happy Birthday to Joe Satriani who turns 64 today! Joe is the best-selling instrumental rock guitarist of all time, having...