Jazz Guitar Books – Jim Ferguson Performs And Writes For A Living

Jazz and classical guitarist Jim Ferguson plays guitar, writes method books, and teaches for a living on the west coast of the U.S. He has also written dozens of articles for the well known Guitar Player Magazine.

The Romance of Vinyl

Falling in love with Vinyl records was something I never thought I would do but once it happened it was easy to see the million reasons why. I love music, no I adore music whether I’m listening, writing, or playing it is the air I breathe and I feel Vinyl is a great way to appreciate it.

Ten Cover Versions That Are Better Than the Originals

The passing of Joe Cocker just a few weeks ago brought an end to the singer best-known for his cover versions. Among his many classic hits were remakes of The Beatles “She Came in Through the Bathroom Window” and “With a Little Help from My Friends,” which became the theme song for the TV sitcom The Wonder Years. He also charted with an unforgettable version of Leon Russell’s “Delta Lady.

Jazz Fusion Guitar – Larry Coryell Is The Master!

When it comes to playing jazz fusion guitar, Larry Coryell excels at it! In fact, there are many guitarists that feel he almost created the entire genre by himself.

Learn How To Play Guitar Quickly – Even If You’re A Total Newbie

Before you even think about Performing guitar, first you need to pick the perfect one for you, because there are so many out there. Whatever degree your fondness for guitar may be or how diverse it truly is, there are a lot of guitars from which you can pick from such as the jazz guitar, heavy metal and blues guitar. Once you have selected your guitar, you then need to take your time to become familiar with it.

Best Albums of the 90’s

The amount of absolutely fantastic albums that were released in the 90’s is overwhelming; it truly was an amazing time for music. Every genre imaginable had countless 5 star releases. Not just good music but music that changed music and shaped a decade.

Jazz Guitar Chord Solos – Robert Yelin Made It His Career!

Jazz guitarist Robert Yelin made a career out of arranging and playing jazz chord melody solos. His solo jazz guitar album “Night Rain” remains a highly sought after recording by chord melody enthusiasts!

Jazz Guitar Improvising – Jimmy Bruno Does It Best!

Jazz guitarist Jimmy Bruno plays incredible improvised single note solos at the speed of light yet still sounds melodic! His beautiful chord melody solos are on the same level as those played by the late jazz guitar great Joe Pass.

Factors When Choosing Mentors Who Can Teach You How To Play Guitar

Learning how to play the guitar is easy with the help of experts. These experts can provide you with the best lessons and technique that can improve your skills and knowledge.

Singing 101: Back to Basics

There is a famous Chinese proverb which says “A bird does not sing because it has an answer. It sings because it has a song”. Poignant though this may be, the proverbial bird probably never had to worry about sounding flat or not hitting the right note!

Solo Jazz Guitar – Martin Taylor Is One Incredible Guitarist!

Fingerstyle jazz guitarist Martin Taylor plays on a level very few guitar players have ever reached. Often sounding like two guitarists playing at once, his list of awards is as impressive as his playing!

The Best Damien Rice Songs of All Time – And Why

There is no questioning Damien Rice is one of the best and most interesting Singer Songwriters of all time. His music has influenced countless musicians both indie and mainstream including pop sensation Ed Sheeran and breakout 2014 artist Hozier. Damien Rice has been a massive influence on my life and music and his sudden return to the music scene this year has inspired me to go back and listen to his catalog to find “The Best Damien Rice Songs Of All Time”

Ten Classic Songs With the Best Fade Outs

The first Canadian rock band to have a number one single on the U.S. Top 100 chart was the Guess Who, whose “American Woman” reached the top in 1970. Unfortunately, the group disbanded in 1975, exactly forty years ago,

The Value Of Classical Music

Every modern piece of music whether it be rhythm and blues to pop, behind the lyrics and melodies can all can be traced back to the Classics. Every piece of music now has been interpreted and integrated with classical overtones. Without the great composers like Bach, Hayden, or Mozart most of today’s music probably wouldn’t exist.

How to Sing in Front of an Audience

Are you going to be singing in front of an audience? This article will give you some hints that I have learnt to help me to sing confidently in front of other people.