‘Keep exploring, keep learning, because it’s a never-ending journey.’ Nils Lofgren Guitar School: The Origins: Guitarist Nils Lofgren, usually thought of as an ace sideman for Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen (he’s currently on tour with The Boss and the newly-expanded 18-piece E Street Band), as well as a successful solo artist in his own right, [...]
Since the launch of Apple’s iOS and the release of the iPad and iPhone there have been hundreds upon hundreds of apps that have claimed to be a cut above the rest in terms of what they can offer, how they can offer it and at what price it can be offered. In this [...]
Classic Riffs On DVD: Classic Riffs To Impress Your Friends! Learn and Play these Classic Riffs: Ain’t Talkin ‘Bout; Love Van Halen Back In Black; AC/DC Heartbreaker; Led Zeppelin Johnny B Goode; Chuck Berry Layla; Eric Clapton Norwegian Wood; The Beatles Paradise City; Guns‘n Roses Rebel Rebel; David Bowie Sex on Fire; Kings Of Leon [...]
Easy Soloing On DVD: Learn & Master The Fretboard This is a complete course on creating and improvising solos using the Eminor Pentatonic scale, in all 5 positions over the fretboard. Learn and create unique solos in different styles using our great backing tracks; from Blues, to Country and Rock. All 24 Licks can be [...]
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40 Blues Licks Learn to play Blues Guitar licks in the style of greats such as Albert Collins, BB King, Eric Clapton, Billy Gibbons, Jeff Beck, Joe Bonamassa, Matt Schofield, Robben Ford and Stevie Ray Vaughan. This Special Edition includes: 40 Blues Licks Lessons on playing style and tone 6 Blues Backing Tracks Full Tab [...]
Written by Robert Johnson and released in August 1937, this song has been recorded by countless artists. The intro to Sweet Home Chicago has also had many versions, but Andy has chosen to teach the one released by The Blues Brothers, with the guitar being played by the late, great Steve Cropper. The Riff. Its [...]
Now I don’t think that the inclusion of this app is a surprise to anyone, and it may even be an app that you have used in the past. But I certainly think that it is important enough in the iOS environment to deserve a mention, and a quick scan over some of the features [...]
Me First and The Gimme Gimmes – Hello http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI0d-kOxb4A Starting this list we have an explosive punk cover of “Hello” by Lionel Richie. Me First and The Gimme Gimmes are a punk cover superband with members from NOFX, Lagwagon and Foo Fighters, and approach the track with the same tongue in cheek ferocity that has [...]
Springsteen sideman/solo artist expounds further on his teaching/playing theories and more. One-on-One vs. Online Teaching: As we learned in Part I of this article, Nils Lofgren’s online guitar school has been a solid success for the diminutive guitarist, best known as a sideman with Neil Young, and Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band, as well as [...]
Folsom Prison Blues Learning to strum is one of the first hurdles beginners will need to overcome. It can prove to be a frustration of many a guitarist , so it is always beneficial to keep such lessons interesting by learning patterns to specific songs. This particular strumming pattern is relatively easy to play, employs [...]
“Have fun with it” – The SF, California professional guitarist shares his wisdom or learning, becoming inspired and staying motivated. Background & Theory San Francisco Bay area guitarist Jimmy Dillon is an accomplished and award-winning musician, singer, songsmith and teacher with an impressive record. Jimmy backed up the likes of Bruce Springsteen, John Lee Hooker, [...]
It’s strage isn’t it? A few days ago we were thinking what weird, perhaps complex, unusual chord should feature for this month. Should it have a long name? Should you have to use 4 fingers and a thumb to be able play it? Could we find one that had featured in some far out wacky [...]
Improvisation for Beginners: The Open E minor pentatonic scale This month, Andy is going to introduce you to the art of improvisation. This particular session introduces you to the E minor pentatonic scale in the open position. This particular session introduces you to the E minor pentatonic scale in the open position i.e. using the [...]
For this month’s Blues edition of Guitar Coach Magazine we decided to take a look at some of the famous locations and cities that birthed the Blues, and what music they’re famous for now. Memphis – Let’s start with Tennessee. Memphis goes hand in hand with the Blues, from the very first Blues sheet music. [...]
Blues Brothers: Sweet Home Chicago
Written by Robert Johnson and released in August 1937, this song has been recorded by countless artists. The intro to Sweet Home Chicago has also had many versions, but Andy has chosen to teach the one released by The Blues Brothers, with the guitar being played by the late, great Steve Cropper. The Riff. Its [...]
Johnny Cash: Strumming Session
Folsom Prison Blues Learning to strum is one of the first hurdles beginners will need to overcome. It can prove to be a frustration of many a guitarist , so it is always beneficial to keep such lessons interesting by learning patterns to specific songs. This particular strumming pattern is relatively easy to play, employs [...]
Improvisation for Beginners: The Open E minor pentatonic scale This month, Andy is going to introduce you to the art of improvisation. This particular session introduces you to the E minor pentatonic scale in the open position. This particular session introduces you to the E minor pentatonic scale in the open position i.e. using the [...]
OK let’s have a look at the Power Chords to start off with. Now Power Chords are also known as fifths. A Power Chord is ‘powerful,’ just as it is described. What we are actually doing is playing the lowest three notes of a major chord and making sure we use the root note for [...]
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