Here’s some cool songs that I’ve been working on or would like to work on. Just started playing with the Omnibook again. I learn a lot just sight reading his solos. Once i get some worked up to speed, I’ll play along with the record. I’ve been waiting for my ear to catch up but […]
What is musical courage? Consider these possibilities: You want to play something, no one seems interested, but you play it anyways You want to impress someone, but you play what is best for the music You choose to play something that might sound bad or crass and burn You take the time to practice new […]
Well I’ve been wanting to learn Black Market by Weather Report for a long time… I am almost there, I just got to figure out a few more parts where the song goes to the bridge in C minor. To do my routine every day. Playing with a drum machine that does clave, super fast […]
Besides learning what folks are playing on instruments, I love playing along with people’s voices. It’s a great aspect of playing that some may overlook. In general, it’s great to imagine the guitar as many different instruments. In other words, I try to imitate/incorporate things a drummer, dancer, bassist, rapper, dj, painter, t a player, […]
From the original 2009 blog post: For folks that already play an instrument and want to sing! Sometimes I really wish I could sing! I know I don’t have the greatest voice but there’s something really nice about playing a song and singing along to the chords. Or being able to sing the song you […]
This week I learned a bunch of new songs. Or at least my part of the song! Here’s what I’ve learned: Lady Bird Round Midnight Signed, sealed and delivered Summer rain It never rains in SoCa Where I wanna be I love you more than you’ll ever know Sweet Love Feel like making love 3 […]
Last night I only slept 2 hours. Mostly because I was trying to go to sleep so I could get up early to get to a rehearsal. And then play 3 gigs. Everything went pretty decently. Except for parts of the rehearsal and playing the duet gig at the end of the day. Here’s some […]