Blog archives for July, 2011

Today is Steve Krenz’ Birthday!! Join me (I hacked into this blog to post this happy birthday post for Steve) in wishing our beloved Guitar Instructor Many of our students already have given Steve a gift: Student Birthday CD. 11 Students and Forum Members recorded 15 songs for Steve as a gift to thank their [...]

Each Tuesday (well, more like most Tuesdays) at 7 pm CST we have Live Guitar Lessons. I cover a variety of topics related to playing guitar and you have an opportunity to ask questions and chat with me during the lesson. This Tuesday, July 26, is special because it will perhaps be the most exciting [...]

Pete Huttlinger is not just an excellent fingerpick guitarist, he is also a good friend of mine. He has also been a familiar name and face at our yearly Guitar Gathering (although he wasn’t able to come this year because of his health). Earlier this year, I made a post on our Student Support Forum [...]

July’s video tip breaks down one of the most common blues guitar licks. You’ll recognize it immediately and by the end of the video, you’ll be well on your way to playing it like a master! I’ve included some sheet music for the Sus to hammer-on blues pattern I talk about. Be sure to download [...]

I was in a backyard on a warm, summer night in Nashville in an impromptu circle of guitarists and songwriters.  We were going around the circle, as these things customarily do, and I remember being incredibly nervous as it came closer and closer to my turn.  It was to the point that it was difficult [...]