'Animals As Leaders' creator Tosin Abasi talks about how he handles the pressure of being regarded a prodigy, his recording setup, 5 desert island albums and more.
Such a chilled, happy guy for such amazing abilities!
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Tosin Abasi Interview
'Animals As Leaders' creator Tosin Abasi talks about how he handles the pressure of being regarded a prodigy, his recording setup, 5 desert island albums and more.
Such a chilled, happy guy for such amazing abilities!
'It Might Get Loud' - Jimmy Page, Edge & Jack White
So after far to many months of 'meaning to' I finally got around to watching 'It Might Get Loud' and I'm glad to say it lived up to my hopes, even exceeded them. If you play guitar or want to play guitar watch this movie... its that simple.
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Steve Vai Interview - Guitar Wisdom
Even if your not a fan of practicing as such of of Steve's music there is some real gems of inspiration in here.
Kudos to Justin Sandercoe for this interview.
Perpetual Picking Motion = Groove
Something that Im constantly trying to help develop in my students playing is GROOVE, and the very top key to groove is keeping your picking hand moving. 'If your hand keeps moving you'll keep grooving!'
This video is an awesome example of exactly that. She not only keeps her hand moving for chords but also for her lead guitar licks. The result, rock solid groove.
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This video is an awesome example of exactly that. She not only keeps her hand moving for chords but also for her lead guitar licks. The result, rock solid groove.
Get YOUR groove on and learn guitar with the ultimate step by step system.
Lessons Of A Slide Blues Pro
Jack Pearson, quietly spoken but a devil of a slide player. You can hear the years of experience in every note, so intentional, so mature. This video is part 1 of five pieced together by Gibson.
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Engaging The Lighter Side Of Metal
I had a good laugh while watching this Killswitch Engage video clip... a great reminder that music is all about enjoyment, and big part of that being not taking things tooo seriously. A good lesson we can all be reminded of from time to time.
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What to do if your hands are to big (or small) for guitar...
If there is any complaint from guitar students I have no time for, its those about the hands/fingers being to big, to small, to fat to skinny etc.
Unless you have some serious disfigurement or injury, this complaint is just plain bollocks. Get off your emo chair, stop making excuses and work on your playing.
Still need more convincing? Watch this video...
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Unless you have some serious disfigurement or injury, this complaint is just plain bollocks. Get off your emo chair, stop making excuses and work on your playing.
Still need more convincing? Watch this video...
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Need Motivation To Practice?
As a guitar teacher of over 10 years, Ive had to privilege of seeing what makes people tick when it comes to LEARNING.
One of the biggest indicators of success or failure is an attribute that's as clear as day in the moment I meet a new student... Its quite simply ATTITUDE.
The people who do well are those that...
A. Believe they can succeed.
B. Trust and follow my guidance as a teacher
C. Don't get stuck in their head. They simple take action.
If you have trouble getting yourself to practice or any of the above sound like you watch the following video.
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One of the biggest indicators of success or failure is an attribute that's as clear as day in the moment I meet a new student... Its quite simply ATTITUDE.
The people who do well are those that...
A. Believe they can succeed.
B. Trust and follow my guidance as a teacher
C. Don't get stuck in their head. They simple take action.
If you have trouble getting yourself to practice or any of the above sound like you watch the following video.
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Vai Spy Cam
Last week I shared with you a spy cam video of Mattias IA Eklundh doing his thing minus the audience. There is something tremendously revealing and neutralizing about this sort of video, by chance I landed on a similar video of Steve Vai working on ideas in the studio.
Turns out he does pull those crazy faces off stage aswell! Stick around for his mini lesson in the second half.
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Turns out he does pull those crazy faces off stage aswell! Stick around for his mini lesson in the second half.
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Vai Helps Charity
Great to see a big name in the guitar community putting their fame to good use helping a charity. Kudos to Steve Vai.
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Wanna get famous as a guitar to help people around you? First you gotta get the skills, so invest your guitar playing and achieve those goals faster with the #1 guitar course available online.
Stairway to a Heavenly Allstar Band
Check out Mary J Blige, Steve Vai, Orianthi, Randy Jackson and Travis Barker playing one of the all time great rock songs 'Stairway To Heaven'.
What's cool is how they blend the behind the scenes shots and interviews in with the song. A great classic done justice without being to safe or vearing to far from the original.
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What's cool is how they blend the behind the scenes shots and interviews in with the song. A great classic done justice without being to safe or vearing to far from the original.
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Steve Vai - Make Your Jams 'Interactive'
I see far to many players who dont get what it is to 'jam'. This is unfortunate because its one of the most enjoyable part of playing the guitar.
What I love about this video that it very literally shows you what an enjoyable thing it is to 'interact' with other players. You dont have to go to the extent of what you see at 4:50mins, the point Im making is to listen to what your mate is playing and interact. Treat you jam as a conversation and your jams will be more enjoyable than you ever thought possible.
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What I love about this video that it very literally shows you what an enjoyable thing it is to 'interact' with other players. You dont have to go to the extent of what you see at 4:50mins, the point Im making is to listen to what your mate is playing and interact. Treat you jam as a conversation and your jams will be more enjoyable than you ever thought possible.
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Basketball, Business, Guitar - The same rules apply
When you have a dream you must do these 3 things:
1) Protect your dream from those who say who cannot do it (even your self).
2) Be prepared for the resistance that will come as you pursue it.
3) Go get it with all your heart and all you have to give.
The above is courtesy of http://fromthedeskofjeffherring.com/dreams/
1) Protect your dream from those who say who cannot do it (even your self).
2) Be prepared for the resistance that will come as you pursue it.
3) Go get it with all your heart and all you have to give.
The above is courtesy of http://fromthedeskofjeffherring.com/dreams/
Don't Play Safe Like Mother Told You
Some great simple wisdom from Satch here, at 2:15secs Joe talks all about playing on the edge being willing to crash and burn because that is also when give your most inspiring performances. Great stuff.
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Playing True To Your Heart
Townsend is one of my favourite musicians, period. He covers the spectrum of beautiful ambiance through to mind smashingly heavy like no-one else.
Check out this entertaining and wisdom filled little segment where Devin talks about playing from the heart and playing what's true to your heart.
You can check out his website at www.hevydevy.com
Check out this entertaining and wisdom filled little segment where Devin talks about playing from the heart and playing what's true to your heart.
You can check out his website at www.hevydevy.com
Mr Fast Finger Interviews John Petrucci
Seems I've got an ongoing saga going here... Mr Fast Finger to Dream Theatre - now a combination of them both. I didnt expect that - I bet you didnt either! Real life meets animation as Fast Finger and Petrucci talk, practice, speed and zen!
7 year old plays Santana - Chilled
Continuing from last posts amazing kid guitarist theme, this 7 year old boy's playing stood out to me for his comfort with space. It made me realise you dont normally see that. Most 'amazing kid player' videos feature them playing things that are non stop, and as I said last time tend to be about physical skills. Its an illusive element that's a sure sign of a mature player, being comfortable with silence. It's sounds simple enough but in actual fact its not.
*Andy puts his hand on his chin and looks into the distance ponderously*
*Andy puts his hand on his chin and looks into the distance ponderously*
One String Willy
Its not uncommon for limitations to bring out people's creativity.
Here's a cool little video to keep in mind next time you break a guitar string... or 5.
Here's a cool little video to keep in mind next time you break a guitar string... or 5.
How to piss of an emo songwriter...
Song writing is a serious business, especially when you're an emo kid.
A good reminder to not leave your phone on when recording :)
(Language warning on this one, it's not workplace safe.)
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