Gibson SG or Gibson Les Paul
AND THE BATTLE STARTS HERE!! This is Marc from Scottsdale Guitar Academy, and I’ve always wondered which Gibson is the right Gibson. Because so many people have their own opinion on this subject, I want to know yours as well. The Gibson Les Paul has great style, rocking hardware, and almost perfect tone. The maple top body is beautiful for the front. The back is made out of mahogany, as well as the neck of this instrument. Does this make the tone sound almost perfect? Or is it the burst...
Read MorePractice
I recently had a private student ask me what I currently do for practice when I have limited time as well as a few hours. This is was what I gave him… The first thing I think when I sit down to practice is, “what do I hope to accomplish at the end of the practice session?” Then, do these things relate to my overall goals as a guitar player? This helps me to organize an effective practice session that brings me closer to my “big picture” goals, how I ultimately want to play...
Read MoreJack Ripper-Gig
If your up for seeing great guitar playing one of my students Jack Ripper will be playing at Martini Ranch in Scottsdale AZ February 21st @ 9pm He’s only 13 yrs old!!!
Read MoreSCOTTSDALE — Meet a Scottsdale guitar teacher who takes a unique approach to teaching his young students.
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Read MoreWhat To Expect When Buying Your First Electric Guitar
So you’ve decided to learn how to play the guitar but you have just realized that buying a guitar on some level can be like walking on to a car lot. With literally hundreds of choices in brand, color, and style if you know absolutely nothing about guitar at this moment, playing one is the last thing on your mind. Before we get started there are some things that you should have in place before you even step foot in to a guitar store. Some of the decisions you make before you buy could...
Read More“The Inner Game of Music” Avoiding the “yips”…
I just read or re-read a great book that sent me back to a time where all I did was eat, breath and sleep guitar. The book is called “The Inner Game of Music” written by Barry Green. I was attending G.I.T. Guitar Institute of Technology where my guitar playing grew by leaps and bounds, but not without the pain. What I mean is, performing day after day in front of killer guitarist and musicians feeling like every note you played was under scrutiny (and they were) I began to get a form...
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