How often do you find yourself grabbing your guitar only to never touch your volume knob because you always keep it cranked at full blast? I must admit, I am often guilty of this myself. The Floyd Rose, active pickups, and fast neck--I just want to tear it up right now.

And I’m gonna.

But...

Happy Halloween and Happy ROCKtober!! \m/

Colorful leaves crunching under my feet, the rubbery smell of the inside of a Halloween mask, and the crispening of the outside air are all bittersweet signs of a new time of year.  This season makes me crave a good horror movie (even more than usual)...

If you're a lonely guitarist, one man band, or someone who needs multiple guitars but only has one, then this post is for you. Today, we are going to take a look at some critical pieces of gear that will allow you to layer multiple guitar parts over each other. The comprehensive bundle of tools I...

Welcome back to the School of Rock Back to School Miniseries. This is the third and final installment of a series that covers 3 beginner-level rock songs that appear in a pivotal scene in the movie The School of Rock. In lesson 3, we will be covering “Highway to Heck” by AC/DC. “Highway to Heck” ...

Welcome back to the School of Rock Back to School Miniseries. This is the 2nd episode of a series that covers 3 beginner-level rock songs that appear in a pivotal scene in the movie The School of Rock. In lesson 2, we will be covering “Smoke on the Water”, originally by Deep Purple. “Smoke on the...

Welcome to the School of Rock Back to School Miniseries. This is the 1st installment of a series that covers 3 beginner-level rock songs that appear in a transformative scene in the movie The School of Rock. I am very excited to share this miniseries with you because it's a hat tip to my favorite...

Has limited pinky control ever interfered with your guitar progress? It certainly has for me.

Back when I started learning how to play guitar, I remember my pinky being my Achilles' heel. This was especially evident as I progressed and started learning to shred and play some of my favorite me...

Are you brand new to guitar and don't know where to start? In this lesson, I'll show you the most important things you'll need to understand when reading how to play guitar, taking guitar lessons, and watching guitar tutorial videos. Fortunately, these 3 tips are pretty simple so there's no need ...

This week, I'm deviating slightly from the typical instructional content I provide for you. Don't worry--more instructional content will continue next week. Since I traveled quite a distance to see Mudvayne, one of my all-time favorite bands, I'd like to share my Psychotherapy Sessions tour exper...

Are you looking to get a solid metal tone for no cost? By doing so, you can use something called an “amp sim”, which is a digital imitation of a real amplifier. Today, we’re looking at the Ignite Emissary amp sim, which is modeled after a hardware amplifier by Ignite Amps. We’ll see if the Ignite...

Unlocking the Music Theory SECRETS of "Sweet Dreams" by Marilyn Manson - YouTube

What do you get when you take an 80s pop song and stir it into some nightmare fuel? You get  Marilyn Manson's version of "Sweet Dreams", originally by Eurythmics. Today we are going to talk briefly about the backgro...

How to Turn a Basic Guitar Practice Exercise into a FACE MELTING SHRED LICK - YouTube