Congratulations to Todd L. from New York for winning the Fret12 prize pack contest. He has won copies of Mark Tremonti's and Leslie West's instructional DVDs, produced by Fret12. Thanks to all who participated in this contest. I'll be announcing a new contest soon, so stay tuned! … [Read more...]
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I love seeing live music. You get to see how the recorded music takes shape after being played over and over again. Sometimes you get a first glimpse at new material or the artist's take on someone else's material, which may never get recorded. Furthermore, you get to network with people who have similar tastes in music. But, over the past few years I've noticed an alarming … [Read more...]
Win A Free Copy of Mark Tremonti and Leslie West Instructional DVDs by Fret12
I have partnered with Fret12 to give away one copy each of Mark Tremonti's and Leslie West's instructional DVDs. These are both two of the best produced instructional DVDs I've seen. Not only are they chock full of instructional material, there's some nice insight into their background as well. You can see my review of the Tremonti DVD here. The Leslie West DVD is similarly … [Read more...]
Handmade Gift Ideas for Guitarists
As we enter the holiday season, it's time to start thinking of gift ideas for that special guitarist in your life. Perhaps consider a unique handmade guitar-related item from Etsy, a site where craft artists can sell their handmade products. You can find unique picks, straps, and even complete guitars on Etsy. There's a little something for everyone. … [Read more...]
Is Eric Clapton Still Relevant?
Eric Clapton is one of my favorite guitarists. He has been for almost as long as I've been playing. Most guitarists I know feel the same way. However, I wonder if non-guitarists feel the same way? Several years ago, I was driving a younger relative around in my car, and I was playing a Clapton CD. When he asked what I was playing, he looked incredulous when I told him it … [Read more...]