Doug Niedt’s tip for June 2007
Adrenaline and Altered Perception of Tempo
Dave Weiner’s “Riff of the Week” series on YouTube
Dave covers all the secondary guitar part’s on Steve Vai’s live shows.
Prisoners’ Guitar Strikes Chord With Mark Knopfler
Sound like a pretty cool system of rehabilitation.
Orchestral Etiquette and Protocol
Applies to all musicians, orchestral and otherwise.
Master Your Barre Chords Part 1
Teacher Justin Sandercoe covers all of the bases. Check out parts 2 - 4 too.
The Nautilus from the Thunder Eagle Custom Shop
If Jules Verne was a shredder…
Rich Severson’s “Guitar College”
Poke around, there are some nice arrangements and videos to download.
I’ve recently uncovered some rare footage of one of my all-time favorite guitarists, Michael Hedges. Enjoy.
Michael Hedges performing “Gospel” & “Tomorrow Never Knows”
I’m 13 again!
MTV News: The Police came one step closer to confirming a reunion tour on Tuesday (January 30) when it was announced that the trio will kick off the February 11 Grammy Awards telecast. The group, led by Sting, has reportedly been rehearsing for a summer tour, and their opening slot at the 49th annual awards show seems to confirm that the announcement of the full-fledged reunion is on. The Police are expected to announce a reunion tour to coincide with a celebration of the 30th anniversary of the release of their first single, “Fall Out.” It would be the first major outing by one of the biggest bands of the 1980s since their split in 1984, save for a one-night reunion in 2003 when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
As recently as last week, a spokesperson for the band — which also includes drummer Stewart Copeland and guitarist Andy Summers — would not confirm the tour.
Ella Fitzgerald debuts on first U.S. postage stamp of 2007
The First Lady of Song will definitely be on my outgoing mail!
A Guitar Supreme reviewed at Modern Guitars Magazine
An electric guitar tribute to Coltrane. Hadn’t heard of this 2004 release until now.
How To “Relic” Your Guitar
This would be so much fun to try with an expendable strat or tele!
Playing Django Style
A good resource for getting your feet wet in the “gypsy jazz” idiom.
Guitar Shred Show by Mika Tyyskä
Not all that useful, but super fun and creative!
Douglas Niedt’s tip for January 2007
A New Year’s Resolution.
Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame announces inductees for 2007
Both Dave and Sammy will be honored as vocalists for Van Halen.
John Mayer wins Dundie award!
Finally, John Mayer is recognized for his significant height!
Rick Peckham’s Lessons and Charts
A great collection of resources here. Are you ready for the Harmonic Major?
Carol Kaye interviewed in Vintage Guitar Magazine
One of the most recorded musicians ever. If you have ears you’ve heard her work.
Sonny Rollins & Jim Hall on YouTube
There’s a whole series of these interviews and performances available right now.
iTunes store crashes after being overwhelmed by on Christmas day shoppers.
A week earlier the industry was crying about lower-than-expected sales.
Andy Summers’ video archive
There’s some serious weirdness in the out-takes!
Robert Keeley Electronics
I’ve spied a few players with blue LEDs in their pedals. I guess it’s Keely’s signature.
