If you’ve read this blog before, you know I’m a big fan of Danelectro. And with good reason. Their products are playable, durable, and affordable too. Furthermore, Danelectro’s amps and guitars are absolutely dripping with those sought after classic tones and vintage looks. That’s why I love them, and that’s why I know your kids will love them […]
Month: September 2014
The Danelectro Hodad DH1 Mini Amp: The Perfect Starter Amp for Kids
Choosing a guitar amp can be expensive and confusing. With so many makes and models, its no wonder parents often forsake the electric guitar altogether and purchase an acoustic model instead. But if your kid is dreaming of rocking out like Angus Young or Jack White, an acoustic guitar just isn’t going to get cut it. That’s why […]
Buying a Guitar for a Child
Choosing your first guitar can be confusing, that’s why I put together five tips to help you get the best guitar for your needs.
Divide Your Practice Time for Better Results: Part 1 Ear Training and Scales
When you first start learning to play the guitar, it feels like your peering up at the snow covered peaks of Mount Kilimanjaro with naught but a dusty pair of Timberlands and a dream. But fear not because I’m here to guide you up those vaunted slopes! Although you can spend the rest of your life mastering a […]
Guitar Legend Eric Clapton Demonstrates Some of his Signature Soloing Techniques
In the 1960s, Cream took the rock world by storm. With it’s driving blend of rock, blues, jazz, and psychedelics, Cream burst onto the scene with classic hits such as “Crossroads,” “Spoonful,” and “Sunshine of Your Love.” Featuring the blistering guitar work of Eric Clapton, Cream sold over 15 million albums world wide. During the […]
Fender’s New 3-D Printed Guitar
A short article about Fender’s new 3-D printed guitar.
The “Peter Gunn” Blues
In this lesson, we’re going to learn a simple 12-bar blues based on the theme song of Peter Gunn, a hit detective show from the 1950s. The original “Peter Gunn Theme,” composed by Henry Mancini, won an Emmy Award and two Grammys and has been covered by a number of jazz, blues, and rock musicians over the years. […]
Five Practice Tips for Mastering the Guitar
No doubt about it, playing rock guitar is the epitome of cool. There’s something about the screech and squeal of a Fender “Stratocaster” through an old tube amp or the low, throaty growl of a Gibson “Les Paul” through a Marshall stack that captures the imagination and thrills the soul. But there are times when learning to […]
Five Guitarists Every Kid Should Listen To: #3 Dickey Betts
When it comes to legendary rock guitarists, most kids know about the big three: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Keith Richards. But there has been a pantheon of gifted and innovative guitarists contributing to the evolution of popular music over the years. From blazing bebop and country soloists to soulful blues and jazz players, here are […]
Children and the Benefits of Music Education
The Benefits of Music Education Whether your passionate about learning Beethoven or Chuck Berry, music lessons are a powerful vehicle for self-expression, inspiration, and personal development. Even if you are six or eighty-six years old, music lessons sharpen the mind, calm the spirit, and enhance creativity. But did you know music lessons could actually make you […]
