I recently came across this great video by Joe Cefalu of Shred Academy about breaking out of the pentatonic box. Enjoy! … [Read more...]
Twittering
I've finally caught up with 2007 and started twittering. This should be fun! … [Read more...]
Feeling Uninspired
For the past few weeks, I haven't felt much like playing guitar (or writing, for that matter). Every once in a while, this happens. I'm not really in a rut, I just lack the energy and inspiration to pick up the guitar and play. Sometimes listening to some great guitarists will give me the inspiration and push I need to grab the guitar. Other times, watching a show will help … [Read more...]
Four Questions
Last week's Four Questions sparked some great comments. Let's see if we can keep the momentum going. Here are the four questions for this week: 1. What was the first concert you ever attended? 2. What has been your favorite concert you've attended so far? 3. What person or group do you most want to see that you have not seen yet? 4. What was the first concert you … [Read more...]
Sebastian Bach as Next Lead Singer of Velvet Revolver?
In this week's Four Questions, I asked who you would pick as the next lead singer of Velvet Revolver if you were Slash. Well, according to Sebastian Bach, Slash has talked with Bach about joining Velvet Revolver. However, it's likely the drama might be too much if he were to join the band: Not without reservations, Bach said his potential union with Velvet Revolver would be … [Read more...]