Rock History: The King of the Slide Guitar Born in 1918, in Homes County, Mississippi, Elmore James is one of the earliest and most influential blues guitarists of the 20th Century. James was known for his haunting slide guitar, searing vocals, and indelible live performances. For the full lesson, click on the PDF file below. To […]
Month: October 2015
Five Guitarists Every Kid Should Listen To: #4 Albert Lee
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 […]
The BeatBuddy: A Drummer in a Pedal
If you’re like me, you love jamming along with a steady drum beat. After all, something magical happens when a driving guitar riff locks in with a heavy back beat. In that instance, the two instruments meld into one, and the groove is born. And that, Jack, is where it’s at! But finding a reliable drummer with […]
Simple Riffs on the Open E String
Rock History: The Deep Roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll With it’s unique combination of blues, boogie woogie, jazz, gospel, western swing, and country music, Rock ‘n’ roll revolutionized the American music scene in the 1940s and 1950s. Early rock ‘n’ roll stars like Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, and Elvis Presley challenged the status quo writing […]
Becoming a Black Belt Musician- The Bridge Article
Becoming a Black Belt Musician Using martial arts motivators to get kids to practice. By David Aldred – October 5, 2015 If you’re like me, you may have occasionally asked yourself “What do music and martial arts have in common?” . . . or not. Fortunately for aspiring young guitarists, a local Portland […]
