Living and working in Nashville, I meet a lot of singers who want to learn to accompany themselves. Even in a music town like this one, where competent guitarists are easy to find, there’s a lot of value in being able to play for yourself. First off all, it makes you independent – you can perform […]
Why Does It Hurt When I Play?
I should say at the outset that this is not meant to be medical advice. Serious chronic pain should be addressed by a professional. But understanding some basic mechanics can help you tell the difference between a signal to change something and an impending or developing injury. I’m not talking about the sore fingertips beginners […]
Weekend Warrior blogs for JamPlay.com
The Weekend Warrior blog at JamPlay.com are on a variety of topics, but each one has a lesson you can master in a weekend. 3 James Taylor fingerstyle intros Spanish Madness: an introduction to classical-style picking Mastering Moveable Chords 3 licks in the style of Jerry Garcia (Grateful Dead) Basic Blues Rhythm 3 licks in the style […]
Riffin’: a video series on creating killer guitar riffs
Riffin’ is a series of lesson videos on using your knowledge of the fretboard to help come up with killer riffs and signature guitar parts. Each lesson focuses on a specific sound: riffs based on different interval types, scalar riffs, and chordal riffs. Check it out on The Punch-In: insight and inspiration for guitar players,
SOUND IS IN YOUR HANDS
Guitar players love gear. A new guitar is a wonderful thing, often a great inspiration, and new toys are endless fun. (I have several new additions to my pedalboard and howling, chirping, and whooshing sounds are becoming a regular part of my live sound after years of just plugging straight into the amp). There are […]
