by John McGinley | Jul 11, 2017 | Articles, guitar, guitar-showcase, Resources
Solos don’t happen in a bubble. Even if you’re a vocalist singing acapella (without accompaniment), there will almost always be an implied chord structure supporting what you’re singing. When many people think of solos, they think of scales. While...
by John McGinley | Jun 20, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
When searching for affordable quality gear to recommend to students, every now and then I come across a game changer; something that stops me in my tracks and forces me to rethink my previous assumptions. The Fender Champion 20 and 40 modeling amps presented one of...
by John McGinley | Jun 13, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
You may be surprised at how much power you literally have at your fingertips when playing the guitar. Below are the top 5 factors in achieving great guitar tone. These are listed in order of importance: #1 – Where you strike the string Right/strum...
by John McGinley | Jun 6, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
One of the most common desires of aspiring guitarists is learning to solo or improvise. It often boils down to this: “I want to play like that guy!” In learning to play like [insert your favorite guitarist here], it will help to understand some...
by John McGinley | May 9, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
If you’re new to the world of guitar, you may hear some terms and phrases bandied about that sound like people talking in a foreign language. In many cases, these are simply ways to describe how the mechanical parts of the instrument are calibrated for the...
by John McGinley | Apr 26, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
When you’re ready to branch out and play with other musicians, you’re likely to find lots of available guitarists. Learning to blend musically with other musicians is an ongoing skill that can take years to develop and a lifetime to master....
