by Joseph Brenna | Jan 27, 2016 | Improv & Lead Guitar, Practice Tips
Backing tracks can provide us with great sounding musical loops with which to practice and develop guitar skills. They help to train our ears, and provide a musical pocket so we can work on our groove while we practice soloing & melodic improvisation, and rhythm...
by Joseph Brenna | Dec 12, 2015 | For Parents |
If your child wants to learn guitar there are several steps you can take to help ensure her success. First, find a quality teacher, one who has the education, training, and passion for teaching to inspire your child and guide her skillfully to mastery of her...
by Joseph Brenna | Nov 21, 2015 | Chords, Creativity & Songwriting
The Trick Cool trick that’s embedded in the nature of guitar: wringing exotic new sounds from shopworn guitar chords. It’s simple to accomplish and opens the gates to new sonic worlds. It’s a songwriter’s paradise, and you don’t have to...
by Joseph Brenna | Oct 24, 2015 | Creativity & Songwriting |
Getting Started Sometimes a song seems to write itself. You’re messing around with chords and you hit on a great combination and a funky groove. Or you overhear someone utter a phrase and realize it’s a great chorus hook. Other times songwriting is painstaking...
by Joseph Brenna | Sep 18, 2015 | Practice Tips
related posts: Guitar Practice and Peak Efficiency Guitar Practice Essentials: Faith and Constancy Newton’s first law of motion: “an object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion with the same speed and direction unless acted...
