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OFFICE HOURS 100 | Final Stream before Seattle Studio!
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down to the bottom for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This was my final stream in Southern California before moving back up to the Seattle area.Question 1: Ray asked about the fundamentals of muting - see also Question 11 belowQuestion 2: Jeff was wondering about positions ...
Welcome, New Patrons!
It’s time for another monthly introduction for new Patrons!If you’re new here, tell us a little about yourself: What brought you here? Where are you in your guitar journey, and what do you hope to accomplish while you’re here?If you’re a seasoned Patron, please give our new members a warm welcome! Reply to new ...
Community Challenge 55 | Write two quick things
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,I meant to post this sooner but it's been a wild week. I've been in the Pacific Northwest pinning down some details before Taylor and I more up here.This community challenge is: Write two quick things in under an hourThe idea ...
What Sucks about the CAGED System
Where to Start• Lesson Archive• Recommended Lesson Plan • Book a Private LessonHi Everyone,I don't usually engage in clickbait and this video is no exception. I love the CAGED System, but there is certainly an aspect of the CAGED System that sucks. You mainly see it when you describe chords like this: G Shape...
OFFICE HOURS 99 | Silly hat, modes and I IV V, my mixer and audio set up, major blues with minor penta
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This week started with my ridiculous radish hat and a little talk about what kind of videos are coming out soon.Question 1: Frank had some questions about Mixolydian mode and Dom7 chordsQuestion 2: Halo Hat was wondering about my mixe...
OFFICE HOURS 98 | Logic Pro X, MIDI Controllers, chord tones,
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,These were the questions this week:Question 1: Stevie was wondering if and when to upgrade from GarageBand to Logic Pro. My computer was ridiculous and messed up my audio for a minute or two, but I got it fixed by this point.Question ...
OFFICE HOURS 97 | Analysis, Bach, Logic Pro, Ear Training, Nerves, Gear
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,These were the questions:Question 1: Ahmed asked for an analysis of my melody in my latest Community ChallengeQuestion 2: Jeff was working on a cool piece by Bach and had questions about practiceQuestion 3: Tasha wants a comprehensive...
CAGED Basics II | 7 | E Shape
Where to Start• Lesson Archive• Recommended Lesson Plan • Book a Private LessonHi Everyone,In this installment, we'll build the E Shape pentatonic scale from the E Shape triad and its relative minor shape, the D Minor Shape triad. You'll have a little homework (do it! It will help!) and a fun tune to play...
Community Challenge 54 | Harmonic Minor II
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,Since I've switched to offering Community Challenges every other week, I decided it would be worth it to include a quick review or lesson about the topic. This way, you can get involved without digging through lessons.I got a litt...
OFFICE HOURS 96 | Technique videos and technical difficulties
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This stream had some technical difficulties. Bummer. But we still made it through!Here are the questions:Question 1: Wayne was wondering if I have any technique-specific videos? I don't have many, but I gave some suggestions.The r...
Welcome, New Patrons!
It’s time for another monthly introduction for new Patrons!If you’re new here, tell us a little about yourself: What brought you here? Where are you in your guitar journey, and what do you hope to accomplish while you’re here?If you’re a seasoned Patron, please give our new members a warm welcome! Reply to new ...
OFFICE HOURS 95 | 9th chords, metronomes, penta-as-canvas, harmonizing
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down to the bottom for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,The questions:Question 1: Andy was looking for clarification on 9th and 11th chordsQuestion 2: Sean was wondering if there are rules for hammering on open chordsQuestion 3: Wayne wanted to know what amp I use for my vide...
CAGED Basics II | 6 | Pentatonic Pit Stop
Where to Start• Lesson Archive• Recommended Lesson Plan • Book a Private LessonHi Everyone,In this lesson, we spend some time moving between the A Shape and G Shape pentatonic scales with a fingering exercise and a tune designed to make you think about your finger choices.These exercises are designed to give you ...
OFFICE HOURS 94 | time signatures, reverb.com, electric vs acoustic, inconsistent technique
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down to the bottom for more helpful links.I do this every week!Question 1: Noah wanted some understanding around time signaturesQuestion 2: Graeme had questions around buying used equipment without seeing/playing it first.Question 3: Chris K was wondering why strumming on a...
Community Challenge 53 | Harmonic Minor
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This Community Challenge is write something in harmonic minor.WHAT IS A COMMUNITY CHALLENGE?It's an opportunity to use what you're learning to do what all your favorite musicians do: make music!If you've never "made mu...
Questions about Community Challenges
Hi Everyone,I'm wondering: Should stick with a weekly Community Challenge as I (mostly) have been for the past year or so, OR should I switch to every other week to give people more time to participate?If I switch to every other week, I'll make a video for each community challenge, spelling out a variety of way...
Music Theory Monday 33 | Major 6th Chords
Where to Start• Lesson Archive• Recommended Lesson Plan • Book a Private LessonHi Everyone,In this lesson, we're talking about Major 6th chords. They are pretty nifty because they have a really interesting, yet neutral sound. They are interesting in complexity, but not dissonant.We go into detail about how th...
OFFICE HOURS 93 | My story, Soloing in key, tuning quickly, reading music, practice thoughts, drum tracks
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,THE QUESTIONS:Question 1: Ray wanted to know a little about my backstoryQuestion 2: Ray also wanted to know if you're playing in the key of A, can you play also in the key of the IV and V chord, which would be the Key of D and the...
Community Challenge 52 | Write a chord melody
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This week's Community Challenge is: Write a chord melodyA chord melody is honestly kind of a silly name for it, because all you're doing is playing a melody and chords simultaneously.I give a few ideas in the video but the ide...
OFFICE HOURS 92 | Sunday, Sept 11, 1PM Pacific
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This weeks questions were:Question 1: Prahanien was wondering about soloing over the specific chords in a chord progression. I went into some detail, but mainly focused on concepts laid out in CAGED Soloing.Question 2: Ahmed was wonde...
Playing with Chords 01 | E Major I-IV progression
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This video is for everyone! Whether you just arrived or you've been here a while.I'm trying something new here. For some of you, this might be review and for others this might be an exciting new venture into creativity. The id...
OFFICE HOURS 91 | Sunday, Sept 4, 1PM Pacific
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This stream started with a little technical issue, so I suggest starting here if you want to watch from the beginning.These were the questions from this week:Question 1: Hal was curious about my Fender Musicmaster - why do I like it?Q...
Welcome, New Patrons!
It’s time for another monthly introduction for new Patrons!If you’re new here, tell us a little about yourself: What brought you here? Where are you in your guitar journey, and what do you hope to accomplish while you’re here?If you’re a seasoned Patron, please give our new members a warm welcome! Reply to new ...
Community Challenge 51 | Write Something in C Major
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,Every week I post a Community Challenge. This is an opportunity for my Patrons to explore writing music. Sometimes it's about applying some specific music theory concept. Sometimes it's about a specific technique. Sometimes it...
OFFICE HOURS 90 | Sunday, Aug 28, 1PM Pacific
New here? Wondering where to start? Click here for my Patreon start page, or here for my recommended lesson plan.Hi Everyone,These were the questions this week:Question 1: Sean was curious about building out a song with drums and bassline. I gave a thought about the distinct difference between playing live with a band ...
Practice Thought | Shame and Holistic Musicianship
Where to Start• Lesson Archive• Recommended Lesson Plan • Book a Private LessonHi Everyone,The journey of musicianship is a journey into your own emotional complexities. Performing can reveal you to yourself in new ways, and that can sometimes be scary and embarrassing. Learning anything can be a powerful mirror ...
Community Challenge 50 | Write something in the Key of G Minor
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,Every week I post a Community Challenge. This is an opportunity for my Patrons to explore writing music. Sometimes it's about applying some specific music theory concept. Sometimes it's about a specific technique. Sometimes it...
OFFICE HOURS 89 | Saturday, Aug 20, 11AM Pacific
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,This week's questions:Question 1: Ray struggles with making chords and scales musical and wants help. Also, whats the deal with Hendrix's double stops and stuff.Question 2: Josh wanted to know who made the pentatonic scale the...
Community Challenge 49 | Write something with an odd number of measures
New here? Visit my Where To Start page.Scroll down for more helpful links.Hi Everyone,Every week I post a Community Challenge. This is an opportunity for my Patrons to explore writing music. Sometimes it's about applying some specific music theory concept. Sometimes it's about a specific technique. Sometimes it...
OFFICE HOURS 88 | Weds, Aug 10, 10AM Pacific
New here? Wondering where to start? Click here for my Patreon start page, or here for my recommended lesson plan.Hi Everyone,Here are the questions for this stream:Question 1: Mr K was wondering how to set up a guitar for drop C tuning with heavier strings.Question 2: Adam wanted a better sense of what the word "re...
