Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # ZOT Zin Guitar Lessons Guitar Lessons in Los Angeles and on the Web ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Folk Fingerpicking and Nice Guitars I Love](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/folk-fingerpicking-and-nice-guitars-i-love/) - An extensive list of over 100 songs and artists to instantly improve your fingerpicking skills on guitar. Also check out some gorgeous guitars and funny memes. - [New Vreny Books on Amazon](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/new-vreny-books-on-amazon/) - Publishing 12 educational books about guitar, music theory, travel, and learning strategies. Then I'll be a full-time musician again releasing albums. - [I Just Published Master The Guitar Fretboard #1 Amazon Best-Seller](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/i-just-published-master-the-guitar-fretboard-1-amazon-best-seller/) - Master The Guitar Fretboard Is Now Out on Amazon I managed to hit #1 Best-Seller in 3 book categories simultaneously on Amazon with my newly published book Master The Guitar Fretboard. Master The Guitar Fretboardis THE best method to master the fretboard in a very short time. I only know because I bought and borrowed - [The Book Beginner Guitar Bootcamp Launches tomorrow: Get It Now?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-book-beginner-guitar-bootcamp-launches-tomorrow-get-it-now/) - This is a quick reminder to quickly go get your copy of the Beginner Guitar Bootcamp e-book before launch tomorrow. Help me stack up more downloads to propel my new release to the #1 Bestseller spot on Amazon. It's always been a huge dream of mine to become a best-selling author. Your contribution might very - [I only have 10 more REALLY important goals I want to achieve in this life](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/i-only-have-10-more-really-important-goals-i-want-to-achieve-in-this-life/) - This guitar book for beginners teaches how to play the beginner guitar chords, and guides the reader in learning how to play over a 100 songs in only 7 days. - [Fun Musician Drills, And Cool Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-musician-drills-cool-guitars/) - Learn about string skip soloing and other advanced, great sounding guitar soloing techniques. Also check out some amazing guitars and hysterical memes. - [Freddie Mercury: One of My All-Time Favorite Rock Singers](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/freddie-mercury-one-of-my-all-time-favorite-rock-singers/) - They day I found out that there is a singer alive who sounds EXACTLY like Freddie Mercury, my favorite rock-singer, was one of the best days of my life. - [The Prince, Purple Rain and Journey Connection.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-prince-purple-rain-and-journey-connection/) - Read this fun article here about how the paths crossed of Prince and Journey and how a Journey song served as inspiration for Purple Rain. - [How Reading the Millionaire Mind Improved my Teaching Bizz](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-reading-the-millionaire-mind-improved-my-teaching-bizz/) - Simple things in life can teach you a lot. Reading the book 'The Millionaire Mind' has taught me a lot about music. Here are some tips about music from my read. - [A Collection of My Favorite, Most Addictive Music Sites](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-favorite-most-addictive-music-sites/) - Are you fond of learning music? See all my favorite addictive music sites and enjoy the fun stuff. - [Why Teach Music?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-teach-music/) - In this article you will learn more about the importance of the teaching music to your students. - [The Life Enhancing Benefits You Get From Music Study](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-life-enhancing-benefits-you-get-from-music-study/) - Get to know more about the benefits of music study? Read this article to know how music study can provide benefits in enhancing your life. - [Beautiful, Weird or Interesting Guitars & Funny Memes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/beautiful-weird-or-interesting-guitars-funny-memes/) - I came across some interesting, weird, innovative and creatively designed guitars I wanted to share with my guitar aficionado friends. Also: some funny memes. - [Stevie Wonder, John Coltrane's Music Math](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/stevie-wonder-john-coltranes-music-math/) - From earthquakes to Stevie Wonder to Coltrane: nnjoy this collection of thought-provoking, fun, insightful, and inspiring reads I came across in past months. - [Some Inspiring Musicianship Videos](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/some-inspiring-musicianship-videos/) - Witnessing live shows and videos boost our morale and inspire us a lot. Let's watch some videos of high level musicianship and learn from it. - [Fun with Language and Musical Notation](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-with-language-and-musical-notation/) - Looking for funny music images? Have a look to these funny music pictures and quotes to bring out some fun. - [The Most Underused Guitar Solo Trick You Want to Know About, and Other Fun Stuff](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-most-underused-guitar-solo-trick-you-want-to-know-about/) - My guitar students LOVE when I teach them this improvisation trick on guitar. It's so simple, yet it instantly makes you come up wtih advanced sounding phrases - [Neapolitan Scales, The Meaning of Diatonic, and Nice Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/advanced-scale-stuff-silly-stuff-and-awesome-guitars/) - Many musicians are in the dark about what diatonic means. Find out here! Also learn about all the Neapolitan scales, and check out some gorgeous guitars. - [Inverse Scales, Guitars and Jokes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/inverse-scales-guitars-and-jokes/) - If you like to know more about music scales, this is a must read. Learn here about what inverse scales are. Also: there are some fun guitars and memes included. - [Richard Feynman, Polyphia and We Are The World](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/richard-feynman-polyphia-and-we-are-the-world/) - Here are great reads about famed physicist Richard Feynman, about the recording of We Are The World, and a cool video of the technical guitar band Polyphia. - [The Roxy Music Rejection Letter, Fun Guitars and Life Lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-roxy-music-rejection-letter-fun-guitars-and-life-lessons/) - Imagine being the record label exec who turned down signing Roxy Music, or The Beatles. Wonder if those people ever got over the regrets. Some fun reads. - [Guitars I Love](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitars-i-love/) - Some interesting looking and innovative guitars for the guitar aficionados out there. Also: some silly memes and jokes that always crack me up. - [Proven System to Memorize Anything Faster & Some Gorgeous Guitars and Fun Memes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/gorgeous-guitars-humor-and-memorization-for-easier-application/) - My guitar students progress so fast, because I guide them using techniques that instantly improve their memory. Here are some tricks to memorize anything faster - [Gorgeous and Cool Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/gorgeous-and-cool-guitars/) - Eye-catching, artful, interesting, innovative, beautiful guitars you want to have seen. Also; some hysterical memes I couldn't keep from you. - [Funny Memes, Great Quotes and Awesome Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/funny-memes-great-quotes-and-awesome-guitars/) - A collection of some of my favorite, inspiring and motivating quotes, that serve as life lessons. Also check out some nice guitars and funny memes. - [Great Quotes and Nice Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/great-quotes-and-nice-guitars/) - A collection of inspiring quotes I always liked, that foster success. Also: some gorgeous and special guitars, and a couple of funny memes to brighten the day. - [3-Note-Per-String Scale Fingerings & Cool Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/3-note-per-string-scale-fingerings-cool-guitars/) - Build speed, and further develop your fretboard mastery with these 3-note-per-string scale fingerings. Also check out some beautiful guitars and silly jokes. - [Interesting and Iconic Guitars, and Finger Independence](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/interesting-and-iconic-guitars-fun-memes-and-finger-independence/) - How to make up your own exercsies to train advanced level finger independence for musicians of all levels. Also check out some fun memes and awesome guitars. - [The Most Complete List of Jazz Guitarists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-most-complete-list-of-jazz-guitarists/) - The Most Complete List of Jazz Guitarists I can't know for sure that this is "the most complete" list of jazz guitarists. For all I know, someone else might have compiled a list of jazz guitarists that is even longer. Given the amount of work and research it took to compile this list, I like - [The Illusion That Our Fav Artists Got Great Without Training](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-illusion-that-our-fav-artists-got-great-without-training/) - It is a wrongly held notion that artists are born with a talent which cannot be acquired through school or practice. The blog throws light on how anyone anywhere can become an artist with a little practice, patience, and discipline. - [The Fletcher Munson Curve In Live Guitar Performance](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-fletcher-munson-curve-in-live-guitar-performance/) - Get to know more about interesting guitar techniques to improve your live performances. How The Fletcher Munson Curve Can Improve Your Live Guitar Performance. - [Gelukkig Nieuwjaar — Laat Ons Samen 2026 Doelen en Dromen Verwezenlijken](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/gelukkig-nieuwjaar-laat-ons-samen-2026-doelen-en-dromen-verwezenlijken/) - GELUKKIG NIEUWJAAR! Word in 2026 lid van GuitarVoyage om SNEL indrukwekkend goed te worden op gitaar Om te beginnen wens ik je een ongelooflijk succesvol, fantastisch, geweldig 2026. Mogen AL je doelen en dromen dit jaar werkelijkheid worden! En trouwens… heb jij je doelen voor 2026 al opgeschreven? :) Je zou dat echt moeten doen - [GuitarVoyage.com Goals for 2026 — Become THE Best Guitarlessons Site](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitarvoyage-com-goals-for-2026-become-the-best-guitarlessons-site/) - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Join GuitarVoyage in 2026 to Become Impressive at Guitar FAST For starters, I wish you an unbelievably successful, fantastic, wonderful 2026. May ALL your goals and dreams become reality this year! Speaking of which, did you already write your goals down for 2026? :) You probably should — research has shown that - [Why I Play 8s: The Truth About Guitar String Gauge](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-i-play-8s-the-truth-about-guitar-string-gauge/) - Switching to lighter 8–38 gauge strings transformed my tone. Discover why D’Addario NYXL 08–38s give clarity, power, and durability. - [#1 Rated BEST Guitar & Music Teacher in Los Angeles & Santa Clarita](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/1-rated-best-guitar-music-teacher-in-los-angeles-santa-clarita/) - #1 Rated BEST Guitar & Music Teacher in Los Angeles & Santa Clarita I know I mention on my website here and on GuitarVoyage.com that CBS News ranked me the best guitar teacher in Los Angeles, and I know that anyone can just Google this or look it up to verify my claims, but I - [Happy New Year — Goals for 2025 & Some News](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/happy-new-year-goals-for-2025-some-news/) - Vreny's Music, Songs and Compositions First of Happy New Year! Best Wishes for 2025 to you and your family. May this be your best year yet, and may all your dreams, goals and wishes become reality in 2025. I am hoping to reap the benefits of the enormous amount of work and long hours I - [GuitarVoyage Is Live! Get a Full Year of Lessons for the Price of 2 Lessons!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitarvoyage-is-live-get-a-full-year-of-lessons-for-the-price-of-2-lessons/) - GuitarVoyage Is Live! Get a Full Year of Lessons for the Price of 2 Lessons! Hi friends, It’s with incredible pride and excitement that I share something truly special: my life’s work, GuitarVoyage.com! GuitarVoyage is an online platform where I combine my love for guitar, music, and teaching to inspire and help people grow as - [Writing Songs IS Easy!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/writing-songs-is-easy/) - Songwriting is very easy. If you are fond of writing songs then you must read this article that how to write songs even if you are not a good singer. - [Cherish the Peeps Who Run Your Favorite Music Store](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/27-record-stores-you-have-to-shop-at-before-you-die/) - In this article I have listed my favorite 28 Store records CD's that I used to buy and listen in my old days. - [5 Ways To Measure Your Guitar Teacher’s Effectiveness](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/5-ways-to-measure-your-guitar-teachers-effectiveness/) - Your progress in your guitar study will blow your mind, if your teacher possesses the effectiveness, else it won't be possible . - [5 Reasons Why You Should Never Be Nervous In a Guitar Lesson](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/5-reasons-why-you-should-never-be-nervous-in-a-guitar-lesson/) - Nervousness is normal, but there are several tips to help you overcome your nervousness, thus resulting in enjoyable lesson experience. - [Check out some of the lessons on GuitarVoyage.com](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/check-out-some-of-the-lessons-on-guitarvoyage-com/) - GuitarVoyage.com Will be the Masterclass.com for Guitar, Music and Songwriting Students I have probably never worked harder than I did this year. Just this year, I recorded almost 2500 lesson videos, transcribed almost 2000 guitar riffs, designed hundreds of new drills and exercises, mixed audio to over a 1000 videos in Pro Tools, learned how - [Here's Are 3 of The New Songs I Wrote This Week](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/heres-are-3-of-the-new-songs-i-wrote-this-week/) - I Wrote 3 New Songs This Week I started 2024 with the whole notion that this was going to be an incredibly inspired year with tons of new music. So far I've been writing a couple of new songs every week. Here are 3 of the new songs I wrote just in the past 7 - [Happy New Year — A Fantastic 2024](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/happy-new-year-a-fantastic-2024/) - "Happy New Year! :) It is officially 2024 and, if you're anything like me, you have decided that this is going to be the best year of your life. January is typically one of the strongest months for coaches, creators, and small businesses. After all, January is when all those new year's resolutions start - - [Why Learning Music Theory Without Learning Songs Is a Terrible Idea](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-learning-music-theory-without-learning-songs-is-a-terrible-idea/) - Learn here why learning music theory without learning songs, is a terrible idea. Songs are music theory applied. Learn songs, become a better musician - [Single String Soloing: The Best Way To Learn New Scales](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/single-string-soloing-the-best-way-to-learn-new-scales/) - Learn to increase your vision on the guitar using single string soloing. Create interesting new melodies and solos by enhancing the way you see the guitar. - [This Is The Hardest To Play Song I Ever Wrote](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/this-is-the-hardest-to-play-song-i-ever-wrote/) - "Glorious Uncertainty" — The Hardest To Play Song I Ever Wrote As you can imagine, I probably wrote close to a thousand songs ever since I started playing guitar at age 16. Yes, that's 36 years of writing songs. Well... of all the songs or pieces of music I ever composed, THIS song is the - [Some of The New Vreny Songs I Have Been Writing in Past Months](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/some-of-the-new-vreny-songs-i-have-been-writing-in-past-months/) - Some of The New Vreny Songs I Have Been Writing in Past 3 Months I have been writing a vast amount of new music in 2023. I don't think I have ever written THAT much new material in such a short time. I think some of the reasons for this enormous boost of inspiration are - [GuitarVoyage.com](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitarvoyage-com/) - GuitarVoyage.com Will Launch in a Couple of Months I can even begin to remember how many times students have told me through the years that I should start a subscription-based guitar and music learning site with videos. There was always something holding me back to get this started: it seemed like an impossible amount of - [How to Play Unbelievable Guitar Solos: The 5 Skills You Need to Master](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-unbelievable-guitar-solos-the-5-skills-you-need-to-master/) - How to Play Unbelievable Guitar Solos: The 5 Skills You Need to Master I very often cover more higher-intermediate level material in the ZOTZinGuitarLessons blogs, but it is good to go back to basics every once in a while and remind ourselves of some techniques that we might no longer use as much as we - [Reroute the Audio in Your Studio for Top Level Skype Lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rerouted-the-audio-in-my-studio-for-top-level-skype-lessons/) - My Skype and Zoom students are even happier now with their guitar lesson. I routed all audio to my high-end Fireface UFX, and I sent it mixed to the students. - [Advanced Improvisation Masterclass: Improvising Over Emaj7 | B7alt](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improvisation-masterclass-improvising-over-emaj7-b7alt/) - Jazz musicians LOVE soloing over altered chords. Here's a good way to get you started, so you can discover the fun of soloing with the altered scale, too. - [I'm Working on Writing A Book About Guitar Improvisation](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/im-working-on-writing-a-book-about-guitar-improvisation/) - I'm working on a book that teaches everything there is to know about how to play amazing solos on guitar. The book is called "Master Guitar Improvisation" - [GuitarVoyage.com: My Guitar Video Lessons Site](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitarvoyage-com-my-guitar-video-lessons-site/) - I am excited about the launch in the next couple of months of my subscription guitar videos site GuitarVoyage. This will be the best guitar learning website. - [I'm About to Publish my book Beginner Guitar Bootcamp](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/im-about-to-publish-my-book-beginner-guitar-bootcamp/) - I'm about to publish Beginner Guitar Bootcamp. It's a book for complete beginners that teaches the beginner chords, some strum patterns, and over 100 songs. - [Speed & Accuracy: How To Get Your Fingers To Move Faster](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/speed-accuracy-learn-how-to-get-your-fingers-to-move-faster/) - Being able to play really fast solos on guitar, is not a matter of moving faster, but of moving much less. Learn how to crazily improve your speed. - [Multi FX vs. Pedalboards. What is the best choice?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/multi-fx-vs-pedalboards-what-is-the-best-choice/) - I get this question a lot from students: "Should I just buy pedals, or get an effects unit?" It all depends on the unit, and on your style & goals. Find out here. - [How to play Steve Winwood's "I’m A Man" On Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-steve-winwoods-im-a-man-on-guitar/) - Get your classic rock chops on, learning how to play the Stevie Winwood song "I'm a Man", on guitar. It's a super fun rhythm guitar part, great for your timing - [Tips and Tricks To Make Guitar Solos More Melodic & Colorful](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-to-make-guitar-solos-more-melodic-colorful/) - Great guitar solos don't just consist of riffs and licks. Top guitariststs throw in tools and techniques used by composers, in their solos. You'll love this. - [Is Sight-Reading On Guitar a Necessary Skill?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/is-sight-reading-on-guitar-a-necessary-skill/) - Learn about the pros & cons to sight-reading on guitar. Is it a useful skill? Is it necessary? Can you be a great guitarist without reading? Here are answers. - [Tricks & Tips to Make Your Guitar Solos Sound More Jazzy](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tricks-tips-to-make-your-guitar-solos-sound-more-jazzy/) - If you always wanted to be able to jazz up your guitar solos, without necessarily wanting to learn jazz, this post will give you a treasure trove of ideas. - [GuitarVoyage Masterclasses, Bruce Lee Wisdom & Nice Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/wisdom-guitars-and-silliness/) - I'm about to launch the best guitar learning site: GuitarVoyage.com. I also shared some stunning guitars for the guitar aficionados, and some Bruce Lee wisdom. - [How To Play Led Zeppelin's "Bring It On Home"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-led-zeppelins-bring-it-on-home/) - Bring It On Home is one of my favorite Led Zeppeling songs. It has a bit of everything: awesome riffs, funky guitar, blues rhythm, a blues turn around at the end - [Fun Guitar and Rock Trivia](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-guitar-and-rock-trivia/) - These are some interesting, fun to know about, or little known rock trivia. Motorhead's Lemmy being a huge Beatles fan, Jimi Hendrix playing piano, etc. - [Check Out my Performance of Greg Howe's "Come and Get It"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-guitar-gear-you-want-to-know-about/) - Greg Howe is one of my top-10 favorite guitar players. His songs are killer amazing and challenging to play. Check out me playing "Come and Get it." - [How to Adopt The Best Attitude & State of Mind For Learning](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-adopt-the-best-attitude-state-of-mind-for-learning/) - Attitude is everything in life. It also is when it comes to learning. With the right attitude, you can conquer anything. Optimize your attitude and learn faster - [Music and the 13 Universal Emotions, and Some Fun Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-read-about-music-and-emotions-some-fun-guitars/) - This is an interesting, informative read about how music evokes 13 universal emotions. Great knowledge for songwriters and performers. - [Guitar Is No Longer Dead, It Never Was. The New Guitar Revival.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-is-no-longer-dead-it-never-was/) - For a couple of years there had been an overall decline in guitar sales, and in interest in learning guitar. All that turned around when the pandemic hit. - [Jeff Beck's "Two Rivers", BB King & Going Microtonal](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/jeff-becks-two-rivers-bb-king-going-microtonal/) - Hear and see me rock out on Jeff Beck's song "Two Rivers". The whole melody consists of harmonics. Inventive and really cool. Also: BB King was amazing. - [How All Melodies Already Exist. The Mystery of the Missing Hit](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/all-melodies-already-exist-and-the-mystery-of-the-missing-hit/) - Supposedly: all melodies already exist. I explain how there is still room to come up with interesting melodies. Also: a fun story about a missing hit song. - [Having Fun Jamming on Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin and More](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/having-fun-jamming-on-jimi-hendrix-led-zeppelin-and-more/) - Check out how I'm rocking out on Dire Straits' "Calling Elvis", Jimi Hendrix's "51st Anniversary", and Led Zeppelin's "Immigrant Song". Guitar is so much fun. - [The Detriment of YouTube Learning, African Guitar, and Some Cool Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/african-guitar-jamming-and-some-cool-guitars/) - Top guitar instructors will never be without work, because people who are serious about learning guitar, know that Youtube is not the way one gets really good. - [Smarter Kids Through Music and a Student Story](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/want-smarter-kids-through-music-and-a-student-story/) - The other day I found out that my guitar student David Iserson has quite the TV credits. Also: MIT says that music, not coding, will make your kids super smart. - [Advanced Arpeggio Theory Fret board Exercise For Guitarists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/advanced-arpeggio-theory-fret-board-exercise-for-guitarists/) - Arpeggios are a great thing to practice on, because they improve your solos, fretboard knowledge, picking technique, theory and chord knowledge all at once. - [Practice & Master Odd Rhythm Divisions On Your Walk](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-footsteps-metronome-counting-while-walking/) - Very few musicians are good at playing odd numbered rhythmic groupings. They find it really hard. Here's an easy, fast way to get really good at this in no time - [Practice & Master Odd Rhythm Divisions On Your Walk (Part 2)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/practice-master-odd-rhythm-divisions-on-your-walk-part-2/) - Who would have guessed that odd rhythmic groupings could be made that easy? Discover this easy way to get really good at performing odd rhythmic groupings. - [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-2/) - 2021 has been an unbelievable year for ZOT Zin Music. Everybody studying with me made unbelievable progress. I love happy students. On to an even better 2022 - [How Do You Mute Strings?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-do-you-mute-strings/) - Many of my guitar students struggle with playing with a nice, clean sound, especially when playing with overdrive or distortion. Learn here how to fix this. - [The Mayonnaise Jar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-mayonnaise-jar-2/) - The Mayonnaise Jar story is THE ultimate, best story to remind ourselves of what's truly important in life. Yes, there are more important things than our goals - [Life Lessons for Guitarists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/life-lessons-for-guitarists/) - It's astounding how many life lessons you learn in the process of learning guitar. Learning guitar = learning about yourself, the universe, life and success. - [Scales Named After Composers](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/scales-named-after-composers/) - Of the 2048 scales that exist in music, a little over 20 of those scales are named after a composer. How cool would it not be to have a scale named after you? - [Quotes For Success, Peace of Mind, and An Awesome Life](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/quotes-for-success-peace-of-mind-and-an-awesome-life/) - Quotes by successful and wise people have the power to raise your energy, motivate you, bring out the best in you and boost your success. Here are some such quotes - [Optimize Your Guitar Practice Space](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/optimize-your-guitar-practice-space/) - Guitar is super fun, but it's the most fun when you see yourself get way better really fast. Here's how to optimize your practice space to achieve those results - [The Augmented Line Cliché](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-augmented-line-cliche/) - Augmented line clichés are a fantastic way to create strong forward motion in a song. This sounds so cool, it's surprsing so few songwriters know about this. - [There Are No Wrong Notes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/there-are-no-wrong-notes/) - No note you play is ever wrong, unless you make it so with your thinking. Here's how to see wrong notes as opportunities to create amazing musical victories. - [How to Play The "Shine On You Crazy Diamond" Intro](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-the-shine-on-you-crazy-diamond-intro/) - Pink Floyd's David Gilmour uses some inventive open string note-combinations that give this iconic opening riff it's very distinctive, recognizable character. - [Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tips-for-if-you-need-motivation-to-practice/) - These are helpful tips that help one get motivated to want to practice guitar. I shared them here because they have helped so many of my students. - [The Scale With the Most Names](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-scale-with-the-most-names/) - There are 2048 scales in music, but ONE stands out having a huge number of names. It's also an amazing sounding scale, which is why it's used in many cultures. - [Advanced Wayne Krantz Influenced Soloing Technique](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/advanced-wayne-krantz-influenced-soloing-technique/) - Use this Wayne Krantz inspired guitar idea to boost your fretboard knowledge, greatly improve your soloing skills, and gain entirely new melodic phrasing ideas. - [Writing Songs in Modes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/writing-songs-in-modes/) - Are you stuck only being able to write songs in the major and the minor scale? Check out here how to write songs in Lydian, and Mixolydian, and all other modes. - [Picking Vs. Strumming, Awesome Guitars and Some Humor](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/picking-vs-strumming-awesome-guitars-and-some-humor/) - The differences between picking and strumming on guitar, with exercises to train how to switch between those two techniques. Also check out some cool guitars. - [Cool Guitar Gear and Awesome Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-guitar-gear-and-awesome-guitars/) - Amazing guitar pedals that make your guitar sound like mellotron, organ or synth, and some gorgeous guitars I absolutely love. - [Happy Thanksgiving from Vreny at ZOT Zin Music!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/happy-thanksgiving/) - With so many students loving my music teaching so much, I have a lot to be thankful for. The joy I see on my guitar student's faces is what keeps me going - [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year-3/) - Vreny at ZOT Zin Music wishes all his students and clients Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! - [Some interesting, fast guitar playing :)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/an-intro-jam/) - Here's an amazing video for those guitar players who are into shredding. Seriously, this will get you off. - [Where Do I Get My Energy From?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/where-do-i-get-my-energy-from/) - We are in control of our own happiness. Happiness is in serving and helping people. Building self-confidence and self-esteem is indeed required. - [The Mayonnaise Jar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-mayonnaise-jar/) - When things in your life seem, almost too much to handle, When 24 Hours in a day is not enough, Remember the mayonnaise jar and 2 cups of coffee! - [It's Finally Here: My New Super Guitar of My Dreams](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/its-finally-here-my-new-super-guitar-of-my-dreams/) - My super new guitar is here after a long wait. The guitar is feather light, has an amazing sustain, and sounds ridiculously awesome, rich and versatile. - [Icky's Ego presents their first music video "Chimera".](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/ickys-ego-presents-their-first-music-video-chimera/) - Icky’s Ego feels fortunate to have amazing friends. They all dedicated their time, talent and energy for no pay, just out of love for the band. - [This Might Be Even More Fun Than Playing Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/this-might-be-even-more-fun-than-playing-guitar/) - Know how playing guitar can be more fun. - [5 Tips to Make Your Practice Time More Efficient](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/5-tips-to-make-your-practice-time-more-efficient/) - Life is short and passes by quickly, so make every second of it count. Know how you can make your practice more time efficient! - [5 Ways to Overcome Nervousness in Guitar Lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/5-ways-to-overcome-nervousness-in-guitar-lessons/) - Nervousness is something brought on by your mind and negative thought patterns. Learn a few things to overcome nervousness in guitar lessons. - [7 Ways to Get a Great Guitar Tone, No Equipment Necessary!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/7-ways-to-get-a-great-guitar-tone-no-equipment-necessary/) - Know a few great ways to learn how to improve your sound and tone without using any extra equipment! - [10 Mistakes That Slow Down Guitar Student’s Progress](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-mistakes-that-slow-down-guitar-students-progress/) - Your progress is for a great deal dependent upon your mind, mental state, thoughts and beliefs. Get to know the mistakes that may slow down the overall progress. - [10 Good Reasons Why You Want To Master Triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-good-reasons-why-you-want-to-master-triads/) - Triads are the basic foundation of our harmony & are important chords to know about. Here are good reasons to master traids. - [10 Things I Learned About Guitar the Hard Way!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-things-i-learned-the-hard-way-about-guitar/) - Consider this list to save a time and make you enjoy guitar even more than you already do. - [10 Guitar Things You Can Practice Without a Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-guitar-things-you-can-practice-without-a-guitar/) - These will help you deepen & enrich that musical journey, practicing the things you don’t need your guitar for whenever you have a minute. - [On a Lighter Note, Here Are Some Musician Jokes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/on-a-lighter-note-here-are-some-musician-jokes/) - Have a look at some inspiring & fun quotes by famous musicians on Music with the private guitar lessons instructor in Los Angeles. - [10 Lessons From the Gym for Guitarists & Musicians](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-lessons-from-the-gym-for-guitarists-musicians/) - There are many things that we do in a gym, which are actually essential to becoming a master guitar player as well. Readout the blog and get to know those. - [It Actually Really Always IS The Teacher’s Fault. :)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/it-actually-really-is-the-teacher’s-fault/) - If you are not understanding something that the teacher explains, it is his job to explain the material in another way the next time around. - [The Power Of Focus For Guitarists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-power-of-focus-for-guitarists/) - Are you having the skill to keep your attention to the task at hand? Focus is required on any work you deal in. - [The Top 10 Things to Look For in a Guitar Teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/top-10-things-to-look-for-in-a-guitar-teacher/) - One must consider things like friendly, supportive, firm, patient etc in order to get the best guitar teacher. Read-on the blog to know more. - [10 Questions Nobody Ever Dares to Ask The New Guitar Teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-questions-nobody-ever-dares-to-ask-the-new-guitar-teacher/) - One should ask questions to clear his doubts from guitar teacher, the answers will help in decision-making whether he is the right teacher for you or not. - [How to Play Guitar with Confidence](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-guitar-with-confidence/) - It's not at all difficult to become a confident guitarist. It simply takes awareness, positive thinking, time and practice to be a confident guitarist. - [Guitar Fretting Hand Position: The Dos and the Don’ts](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-fretting-hand-position-the-dos-and-the-donts/) - The position of your fretting hand is important for better sound, better technique, less strain, better performance, more control & more endurance. - [The Proper Thumb Position](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-proper-thumb-position/) - Grabbing over the fret board with your thumb is a required. Take care of your body & for a guitar playing comfort play practice good form and technique . - [Why Nothing Can Beat Private Guitar Instruction](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-nothing-can-beat-private-guitar-instruction/) - Investment in one-on-one guitar instruction rather than enrolling in a guitar class setting is always beneficial & the effectiveness of the same is unbeatable. - [50 Fun & Inspiring Guitarist Quotes.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/50-fun-inspiring-guitarist-quotes/) - It's always motivating and inspiring to hear that your favorite guitar player, or biggest musical influence once struggled with the same things you are struggling with. - [Here's Why Comparing Top Guitarists Makes No Sense](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/heres-why-comparing-top-guitarists-makes-no-sense/) - There are many reasons why claiming one musician as the best guitarist in the world makes no sense. Reading the blog you will come to know many of them. - [The Differences Between a Guitarist and a Guitar Teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-differences-between-a-guitarist-and-a-guitar-teacher/) - There are many differences in skill set of someone who plays guitar and someone who teaches guitar. Here you can get to know about what are they. - [7 Tips to Help You Learn Tons of Songs In a Time Crunch](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/7-tips-to-help-you-learn-tons-of-songs-in-a-time-crunch/) - It's really fun when you have the skill to learn tons of songs in no time at all. The tips and techniques explained in this blog will help you learn songs faster - [Cool Stuff Every Guitar Teaching Studio Needs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-stuff-every-guitar-teaching-studio-needs/) - Have a look at the stuff required by zotzinguitarlessons teaching studio. - [Why Do An Interval & Its Inversion Add up To 9 Instead of 8?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-do-an-interval-its-inversion-add-up-to-9-instead-of-8/) - The inversion of the perfect octave is the perfect unison. Get to know the simple logical formula to determine the inversion of any interval, reading the blog. - [The 3 Most Important Skills: Ear, Rhythm & Tone](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-most-important-skills-ear-rhythm-tone/) - The most important skills and assets to develop for top-level musicianship are Training Your Ear, Developing Your Tone & Improving your Rhythm. - [The Harmonic Series and Its Implications On Composition](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-harmonic-series-and-its-implications-on-composition/) - A very thorough study on the harmonic series. It covers the physics and the science of sound, frequency, harmonics, and how this affects compostion, songwriting and more. - [The Top 10 books Every Guitar Student Should Read](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-top-10-books-every-guitar-student-should-read/) - Do you want to learn different techniques in guitar? Here is a list of top ten books which every guitar student should red to enhance guitar skills. - [The Top 10 Best Mellotron Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-top-10-best-mellotron-songs/) - Looking for some popular Mellotron Songs? Here is a list of my top ten favorite mellotron songs. Which one do you like? - [ZOT Zin Music Merchandise](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/zot-zin-music-merchandise/) - Finally, I proud to announce the launch of ZOT Zin Merchandise. Now shop for different ZOT Zin products. - [More Stuff My Teaching Studio Needs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/more-stuff-my-teaching-studio-needs/) - Here is the stuff that my teaching studio needs. - [Things We Can Learn From Johnny Guitar Watson](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/things-we-can-learn-from-johnny-guitar-watso/) - Learn more about Johny Guitar Watson and his inventions. Read this article to find out what things we can learn more from him. - [9 Tactics to Battle (Music) Exam Stress. (Part 1)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/9-tactics-to-battle-music-exam-stress-part-1/) - In this blog I have mentioned some tactics that are very much effective in reducing stress during music exams - [9 Tactics to Battle (Music) Exam Stress. (Part 2)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/9-tactics-to-battle-music-exam-stress-part-2/) - This is the continuation of my previous blog, 9 Tactics to Battle (Music) Exam Stress. (Part 1) in which I have shared the tactics to reduce Music Exam Stress. - [9 Tactics to Battle (Music) Exam Stress. (Part 3)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/9-tactics-to-battle-music-exam-stress-part-3/) - This is the continuation of my previous blog, 9 Tactics to Battle (Music) Exam Stress. (Part 2) in which I have shared the tactics to reduce Music Exam Stress. - [Inspiring Story About Practicing Without Practice (Effort).](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/inspiring-story-about-practicing-without-practice-effort/) - In order to make your practice time 100% efficient, you ought to incorporate focus, discipline, self-awareness, persistence and enthusiasm. - [Do You Face a "Problem", or a "Challenge"? Master Your Words!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/do-you-face-a-problem-or-a-challenge-master-your-words/) - Get to know the relation between the words Problem and challenge? In this article you will get the exact relation between both of them. - [Vreny's 10 Favorite Albums](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/vrenys-10-favorite-albums/) - Are you looking for best Music Albums? Here is a list of my personal best 10 All time favorite albums which I love listening to. - [Classical Guitar or Nylon String: Which Name Is Correct?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/classical-guitar-or-nylon-string-which-name-is-correct/) - Get to know about the exact difference between Classical Guitar and Nylon String Guitar? In this article Vreny has shared exact difference between these terminologies. - [Inspiring Thoughts About Musicians (By David Ackert, LA Times)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/inspiring-thoughts-about-musicians-by-david-ackert-la-times/) - Musicians give their entire lives to a moment – to that melody, that lyric, that chord, or that interpretation that will stir the audience’s soul. - [This is Why Everybody Wants to Study Guitar With Us!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/this-is-why-everybody-wants-to-study-guitar-with-us/) - Read the facts that can prove why Everybody Wants to Study Guitar With Us and We Need More Hours in A Day! - [Where does the name "ZOT Zin Music" come from?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/where-does-the-name-zot-zin-music-come-from/) - In this article I have shared the complete story for picking ZOT Zin Music name for my new private guitar instruction business. - [An Update on my New Lefty Suhr Modern Guitar. (Part 1)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/an-update-on-my-new-lefty-suhr-modern-guitar/) - This is half February 2010 when I was planning to buy a new Suhr modern guitar for myself. - [Plagiarism: It Happend To Me And I Had No Clue I Did It!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/plagiarism-it-happend-to-me-and-i-had-no-clue-i-did-it/) - Get to know more about Plagiarism? In this article I am sharing how it happened to me without having any clue that how I did Plagiarism? - [My All Time Left-Handed Custom Suhr Modern (Part 2)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-all-time-left-handed-custom-suhr-modern-part-2/) - In this blog I have discussed that how I decided to replace my Guthrie Govan Suhr guitar. - [My Custom Suhr Guitar Decision Making Journey (Part 3)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-custom-suhr-guitar-decision-making-journey-part-3/) - In this blog I have discussed my whole decision making journey for creating my own Suhr customized guitar. - [Creation of my Custom Dream Guitar (Part 4, the Final Installment: The Spec Sheet)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/creation-of-my-custom-dream-guitar-part-4-the-final-installment-the-spec-sheet/) - Do you have some question about creating a customized dream guitar for yourself? In this blog I have share my journey of creating my custom dream guitar. - [Yaaay! I Played On Teri Hitt's New Album. Check It Out!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/yaaay-i-played-on-teri-hitts-new-album-check-it-out/) - Yaaay! Finally my wait is over now as the Teri Hitt album “Grace Gravity” that I play guitar on is out now. - [ZOT Zin Music Presents: Hudson Henry](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/zot-zin-music-presents-hudson-henry/) - ZOT Zin Music students profile in which one of his student “Hudson Henry” describes his gratitude for his guitar teacher “Vreny Van Elslande”. - [Learning Guitar From A Friend or Family Member.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/learning-guitar-from-a-friend-or-family-member/) - Get to know about the aspects of learning guitar from a friend. In this article Vreny discusses all the negative aspects that a student will face while learning guitar from someone who is not qualified to teach - [The High Cost of Getting "Free" Guitar Lessons from Your Dad](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-high-cost-of-getting-free-guitar-lessons-from-your-dad/) - In this article you will learn the negative aspect of learning guitar from your dad or any family member. - [To Fret Or Not To Fret (The Low E String on Bar Chords)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/to-fret-or-not-to-fret-the-low-e-string-on-bar-chords/) - Know more about common reoccurring guitar issues that have been faced by many guitar students. In this article you will find the solution to correct these issues. - [Songwriting: How To Write Chords To Your Melody Lines!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/songwriting-how-to-write-chords-to-your-melody-lines/) - Get to know more about how can you figure out the guitar chords to your melodies while riting a song. Read this article to know how To write chords To your melody lines. - [Know Your Fretboard & Become A Better Songwriter Instantly](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/know-your-fretboard-become-a-better-songwriter-instantly/) - Get to know more about song writing techniques? In this article yo will find some important steps to achieve fretboard mastery in songwriting. - [Songwriting Part 3: Some Scale And Chord Theory](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/songwriting-part-3-some-scale-and-chord-theory/) - Get to know about the connection between chord and scale? In this blog you will find how to figure out the chords to your melodies. - [Songwriting (Part 4): How Chord Progressions Work](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/songwriting-part-4-how-chord-progressions-work/) - Know more about song writing techniques? In this article you will find how chord progressions are useful in writing songs. - [Short Burst Guitar Speed & Coordination Practice](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/short-burst-guitar-speed-coordination-practice/) - Are you looking for some efficient guitar techniques? In this article you will find that how can practicing short bursts enhance your hand coordination on the guitar. - [Guitar Technique: Practice Picking Fast Lines With Unisons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-technique-fast-lines-with-notes-repeating-over-different-strings/) - Looking for some tricky guitar techniques? In this article you will get 16 guitar exercises that will help you in getting technical proficiency on guitar. - [Songwriting Tricks and Secret Every Songwriter Should Know](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/songwriting-tricks-and-secret-every-songwriter-should-know/) - Looking for some song writing techniques? In this article you will find some best song writing techniques that every songwriter should know. - [A Holistic Organized Approach to Fretboard Mastery](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-holistic-organized-approach-to-fretboard-mastery/) - Want to achieve Fretboard Mastery in guitar? In this article you will learn a Holistic Approach to become a guitar master. - [Producer Profile: Bob Ezrin](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/producer-profile-bob-ezrin/) - Read about Bob Ezrin’s Interview About His 11 Career Defining Albums in this article. - [A Weird, Intricate Tuning You Want to Try on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-weird-intricate-tuning-you-want-to-try-on-guitar/) - Want to know the difference between alternate and open tunings? In this article you will find the exact difference between alternate and open tunings. - [The Guitar Effects Flow Chart](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-guitar-effects-flow-chart/) - Learn the varied guitar frequency and time based effects visiting the blog. You can get no other option to learn about the flanger and phaser. - [Constant Structure: A Chord Idea that Leads to Great Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/constant-structure-a-chord-idea-that-leads-to-great-songs/) - Get to know about Constant Structure and how it is useful in writing advanced songs. - [The Life-Changing Power of 100-Item Lists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-life-changing-power-of-100-item-lists/) - Now learn how a 100 list of ways can help you to accomplish your goals and increase your life quality. - [10 Steps to Get Started on Guitar and See Fast Results](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-steps-to-get-started-on-guitar-and-see-fast-results/) - Want to learn guitar? Checkout these 10 Principles for Learning Guitar. - [125 Ways to Earn All Your Income Doing Music Only](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/125-ways-to-earn-income-doing-music-only/) - In this post you can learn 125 ways to earn income doing music only. Also get the list of possible ways from where you can earn money with music. - [The Art of Writing Great Melodies](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-art-of-writing-great-melodies/) - Learn the art of writing great melodies. In this article you will find some tips and techniques which will help in writing melodies. - [How Your Posture Affects Your Timing and Rhythmic Feel](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-your-posture-affects-your-timing-and-rhythmic-feel/) - Choose a best posture that suits your music style which you are playing to get the real feel for that style. - [Music Theory: The Difference Between "Key" and "Scale"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/music-theory-the-difference-between-key-and-scale/) - Confused between the terms “key” and “scale”! Get to know the difference between them? Here is an article where you can find the exact difference between key and scale which musicians cant even realize. - [My Top 10 Favorite Song Grooves](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-top-10-favorite-song-grooves/) - These is a collection of my personal top 10 groove performances that I love to listen again and again. - [The Best Fretting Hand and Thumb Position on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-best-fretting-hand-and-thumb-position-on-guitar/) - Know more about best fretting hand and thumb position on guitar that prevents you from common injuries during guitar practicing. - [A Quick Map For How To Record and Produce Your Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-quick-map-for-how-to-record-and-produce-your-songs/) - The purpose of this chapter is to save you a lot of time in recording your songs, by given you a couple of helpful starter’s tips. - [The Different Ways To Tune A Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-different-ways-to-tune-a-guitar/) - Get to know more about the best ways to tune a guitar? In this article you will find some best techniques for tunning your own guitar, - [The Folky Beginner Chords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-folky-beginner-chords/) - Get to know more about beginners guitars chords? In this article Vreny have listed all those beginners chords that every guitar player should starts with. - [There Are Only 2048 Possible Scales In Music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/only-2048-possible-scales-in-music/) - Get to know more about music scales? In this article I have shared all the information about the music scales and music notes. - [Musical Storytelling In Improvisation](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/musical-storytelling-in-improvisation/) - Read more about the best music improvisation pharse technique in this article. Also share your music suggestion in the comments. - [Ostinato: Boost Your Songwriting Creativity](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/ostinato-boost-your-songwriting-creativity/) - Do you want to boost your songwriting skills? Read this article to learn, how can the use of Ostinatos in Songwriting can make your songs more creative. - [Guitar Eye Candy: The 10 Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-eye-candy-the-10-most-expensive-guitars-ever-sold/) - Are you looking for some expensive guitars? In this article I have shared top 10 most expensive guitars ever sold. Also share your favorite guitar name in the comments. - [An Easy System To Memorize The Key Signatures For All Modes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/an-easy-system-to-memorize-the-key-signatures-for-all-modes/) - In this post you can learn about memorizing the key signatures to all modes in all 12 keys. Also read about the key signature relationships between each mode and its parallel major scale including its advantages. - [Vreny's Top 10 Favorite Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/vrenys-top-10-favorite-songs/) - These is a collection of my top 10 favorite songs in videos that I love to listen again and again. - [ZOT Zin Guitar Students In Action](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/zot-zin-guitar-students-in-action/) - Want to learn guitar? In this post you can see the videos of my students of ZOTZin Music who are playing guitar with me during their guitar lessons. - [My Top 10 Favorite Guitar Rock Solos Of All Time](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-top-10-favorite-guitar-rock-solos-of-all-time/) - These is a collection of my top 10 favorite guitar rock solos of all time that I I have listened to a billion times. - [One of The Best Rhythm Exercises To Develop Amazing Timefeel](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/one-of-the-best-rhythm-exercises-to-develop-amazing-timefeel/) - This blog is all about improving your rhythm and time on guitar. Read the best rhythm exercises to develop amazing time feel on guitar. - [The Steps On Your Way To Becoming A Successful Musician](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-steps-on-your-way-to-becoming-a-successful-musician/) - Many people have dreamed of becoming musicians. It requires commitment, practice, and inspiration. Follow these steps for becoming a great musician! - [How To Figure Out The Key to A Song](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-figure-out-the-key-to-a-song/) - Learn the simple ways that you can use to figure out the keys to a song on your own. A step-by-step process to guide you through the procedure. - [Boost Your Rock Guitar Solo Power with These Tricks](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/boost-your-rock-guitar-solo-power-with-these-tricks/) - Amazing tips and tricks to make your guitar solos a lot more expressive. Read the list of selected things that will make your guitar solos better overnight. - [The Best Way To Practice When You're A Complete Beginner](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-best-way-to-practice-when-youre-a-complete-beginner/) - Well begun is half done - start your guitar training on this note. Learn the finest techniques and the best ways to play guitar as a beginner. - [For Top Performance: Don't Fall Into The Perfectionist Trap](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/for-top-performance-dont-fall-into-the-perfectionist-trap/) - Learn to find joy in your imperfections - you'll be perfect one day, but you must enjoy the journey towards perfection too. - [Guitar Fretboard Exercises.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-fretboard-exercises/) - Learn the advantages of guitar fretboard exercises. Now let's go over some exercises and drills that you can do to memorize the guitar fretboard - [The Modes Explained](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-modes-explained/) - Want to learn about the different guitar modes? This blog gives extensive information on the different guitar modes. - [Chord Progressions In Modes.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-progressions-in-modes/) - Learn how you can play rhythm guitar in a certain mode with the certified musicians. - [The Power of Visualization & Autosuggestion](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-power-of-visualization-autosuggestion/) - Know the power of visualization and autosuggestion in this blog. Regular implementation and use of visualization and autosuggestion will help you in your quest for achieving your goals. An entirely new level of success will present itself. - [Relative Pitch Ear Training: The Most Important Thing To Work On.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/relative-pitch-ear-training-the-most-important-thing-to-work-on/) - Ear training is one of the most important tools a musician, composer or arranger can possess. This article helps to develop relative pitch through ear training. - [3-Note Pattern Ear Training](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/3-note-pattern-ear-training/) - 3-Note Pattern Ear Training is the next level ear training for more advanced students. In this blog you can also get complete 3-note ear training chart. - [The Ultimate Ear Training Exercises List](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-ultimate-ear-training-exercises-list/) - Get the collection of ear training drills that will catapult your hearing abilities from the level you are at to mastery. - [Speed On Guitar Is The Byproduct of Accuracy](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/speed-on-guitar-is-the-byproduct-of-accuracy/) - In this article I will discuss how you can practice guitar to increase their speed. Also, learn how you practice these 24 finger combination exercises. - [Fun With Secondary Dominants](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-with-secondary-dominants/) - In this blog you can use secondary dominants in songwriting which is helpful to create stronger momentum and forward motion in your song. - [Modal Interchange Chords in Major](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/modal-interchange-chords/) - Modal interchange is a harmonic technique refers to the use of “borrowed” chords. In this blog, learn and memorize the chord progression with modal interchange chords. - [How to Solo on Guitar Over Modal Interchange Chords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-solo-on-guitar-over-modal-interchange-chords/) - This blog is the improvisation of modal interchange chords. Learn the scales you could use for improvisation over these chords and know how to practice them. - [The Harmonic Tensions](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-harmonic-tensions/) - In this blog you can read some quick basic chord theory. Also read chord tones & tensions and theoretical rules about the harmonic tensions. - [The 7 Areas Of A Successful Life & The Power of Your Values](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-7-areas-of-a-successful-life-the-power-of-your-values/) - Read about the 7 areas of life that you need to balance out. If you manage and balance these 7 areas well, you live an accomplished, happy, successful life with a sense of peace and satisfaction. - [The Study of Musical Intervals: Part 1.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-1/) - The study of musical intervals is a big chapter you spend a lot of time on in music schools. You will learn everything about musical intervals here in a short time. - [The Study Of Musical Intervals Part 2: The 2nd Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-2-the-2nd-interval/) - Learn musical intervals: this blog covers everything about the major 2nd and the minor 2nd. 2nd intervals sound dissonant when the 2 notes are played together. - [The Study of Musical Intervals Part 3: The 3rd Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-3-the-3rd-interval/) - Learn everything about the musical interval called the minor 3rd interval. This is a consonant interval. it's the foundation of the minor chord and scale. - [Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from ZOT Zin Music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-happy-new-year-from-zot-zin-music/) - New year wishes from ZOT Zin Music to all our students. Hope 2015 brings amazing music and guitar playing lessons for you. - [The Study Of Musical Intervals Part 4: The 4th Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-4-the-4th-interval/) - Learn everything there is to know about the 4th interval in music. The 4th is one of the perfect intervals. - [Solo Building Your Next Phrase From Your Previous Phrase](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/solo-building-your-next-phrase-from-your-previous-phrase/) - Work on your techniques as repetition of musical ideas creates a sense of direction. Always use the information from previous phase and move forward. - [The Study Of Musical Intervals Part 5: The 5th Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-par-5-the-5th-interval/) - Everything there is to know about the musical interval called the 5th, is explained here. 5ths are heavily used in hardrock, metal, punk and Medieval classical music - [How to Simulate Arabic Music On Your Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-simulate-arabic-music-on-your-guitar/) - Want to learn Arabic music? Learn how to play Arabic music on guitar effectively. Check out one of the scales that is used in Arabic music. - [The Study of Musical Intervals Part 6: The 6th Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-6-the-6th-interval/) - A thorough study of the 6th interval, how to play 6th intervals on guitar, how to use them in guitar solos. The styles of music that heavily use 6th intervals. - [Fun Ways To Practice Musical Intervals.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/fun-ways-to-practice-musical-intervals/) - Memorize all 12 intervals in short time span, with zotzinguitarlessons.com. Add fun in the learning process. - [The Study Of Musical Intervals on Guitar: The 7th Interval](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-on-guitar-the-7th-interval/) - This blog will teach you everything about the 7th interval. The 7th interval is a dissonant sounding interval. It adds the spice and character to chords. - [Over 60 Tips To Make Your Life As A Musician Easier.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/over-60-tips-to-make-your-life-as-a-musician-easier/) - Want to live your life the easiest way? Checkout the blog and make your life as a musician a perfect fit. - [The Study Of Musical Intervals Part 8: The Octave](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-study-of-musical-intervals-part-8-the-octave/) - A study of the musical octave. Learn how to use octaves in your guitar solos. - [Answers To A Student's Questions About The Harmonic Series](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/answers-to-a-students-questions-about-the-harmonic-series/) - Are you having any query about Harmonic Series? Going through the blog you can easily learn about nature of sound. - [The Diminished 7th Chord and How To Use It.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-diminished-7th-chord-and-how-to-use-it/) - Boost your songwriting power with diminished 7th chords. - [Great Videos Of My Top 10 Favorite Guitar Players.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/great-videos-of-my-top-10-favorite-guitar-players/) - In this blog, I have shared performances of my favourite guitar players including Shawn Lane, Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe. - [How To Simulate Other Instruments & Sound Effects On Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-simulate-other-instruments-sound-effects-on-guitar/) - Learn how you can make your guitar sound like a banjo, or a ukulele, or a bass reading the blog. - [When A Tree Falls In A Forest, Does It Produce A Sound If Nobody Is There To Hear It?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/if-a-tree-falls-in-a-forest-does-it-produce-a-sound-if-nobody-is-there-to-hear-it/) - If a tree falls in the forest and there is only one deaf person present at that time, it didn’t produce a sound. Read out the whole blog to know the details. - [Common Misconceptions About Learning & Practicing Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/common-misconceptions-about-learning-practicing-guitar/) - This blog post go over with beliefs and opinions which students screw themselves over with at times. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 1st Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-1st-ep/) - Know how you can improvise your guitar rock thoughts. It's never been so easy before, believe me on this. Boost up your inner strength. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 2nd Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-2nd-ep/) - Focus on shorter phrases. Play rhythmic patterns every couple of phrases. Know such tips and trick reading the second episode of Guitar Rock Improvisation. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 3rd Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-3rd-ep/) - It’s not about which notes you play but it’s about how you play them. Know such guitar Rock Improvisation tricks that can help you through. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 4th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-4th-ep/) - Have the occasional intervallic leap within your phrases. Go through the blog to know how can the trick to improvise your guitar rock. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 5th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-5th-ep/) - In the 5th episode you will learn about Palm mute lines, pedal lines, Chromatic passing notes. Happy Practicing, for any query contact 310-902-0993. - [Bar Chord Exercise: Transpose Chord Progressions On The Spot](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/bar-chord-exercise-transpose-chord-progressions-on-the-spot/) - Transposing Chord Progressions On The Spot isn't hard if you know how to deal with it. Once you get really good at this, start transposing larger intervals up and down. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 6th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-6th-ep-2/) - Focus on cool rhythmic combinations listed on the blog and make your time/placement “elastic”. Here's how you can learn about Arpeggio and pent substitution. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 7th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-techniques-7th-ep/) - Go all the way from the low notes to the high notes on the high E string. Combine rhythmic divisions with the occasional triplet, read on to know the details. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts and Techniques, 8th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-8th-ep-2/) - Avoid playing too many phrases in a row in the bass range. Learn next stage of Guitar Rock Improvisation Thoughts with the latest blog. - [Rock Guitar Solo Tricks, Concepts and Techniques, 9th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-guitar-solo-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-9th-ep/) - Lets learn about tapping the occasional note in a phrase & have full fledged tapping sections in a solo. Know about Finger picking your solo & Hybrid picking. - [The Starving Artist Syndrome: Artists vs. Businessmen](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-starving-artist-syndrome/) - Being ignorant about the business side of things doesn’t make one a better artist or a better musician. Rather it makes one a lesser artist. - [Guitar Rock Solo Tricks, Concepts and Techniques, 10th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-rock-solo-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-10th-ep/) - Balance is everything, but it all starts with awareness. Once you’re aware of it, then you can change things as you see fit. - [Guitar Rock Improvisation Tricks, Concepts & Techniques, 11th Episode](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-rock-improvisation-tricks-concepts-techniques-11th-episode/) - Hit 2 different versions of the same note on different strings. Play melodies linearly on 1 string, hitting a neighboring open string. - [Guitar Rock Solo Tricks, Concepts and Techniques, 12th Ep.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-rock-solo-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-12th-ep/) - It’s not about which notes you play, it’s about how you play them. The more you implement all the tools, the more expressive your solos are going to sound. - [Guitar Rock Improvisation Thoughts, Tricks, Concepts and Techniques, 13th Episode.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-rock-improvisation-thoughts-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-13th-episode/) - Know how incorporating parts of a well known song in your solo, and practicing composed lines till they show up in your solo helps you in improvising. - [Guitar Rock Improvisation Thoughts, Tricks, Concepts and Techniques: Putting It All Together](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-rock-improvisation-thoughts-tricks-concepts-and-techniques-putting-it-all-together/) - Be on the look out for blogs about everything guitar, music, songwriting and music education. Combine the techniques you have learned before and start growing. - [How to Play Kick-Ass Blues Guitar Solos With Blues Cliches](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-kick-ass-blues-guitar-solos-with-blues-cliches/) - This will double your guitar soloing power, and make your blues and rock solos infinitely better, overnight. It's a must know collection of blues phrases - [My Dream Suhr in Pictures.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-dream-suhr-in-pictures/) - This blog shows photos of my new, custom-built Suhr Guitar I just received after a long wait. Guitar aficionados will love this guitar eye-candy. - [Taking Regular Guitar Lessons vs. Practicing More.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/taking-regular-guitar-lessons-vs-practicing-more/) - Learn here about one of the TOP worst mistakes guitar students make and how to avoid making that mistake yourself. This information will help you progress faster - [Why Taking Ensemble Classes Is Not A Good Idea.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-taking-ensemble-classes-is-not-a-good-idea/) - There is great value in the ensemble classes taught at classical music schools. Read on to know about how it takes to get on with them in guitar classes. - [The Los Angeles Library: Fantastic Resource for Musicians.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-los-angeles-library-fantastic-resource-for-musicians/) - The LA library has a collection of books on music, bands, guitar, songwriting, theory and composition. It's one of the fantastic resource for musicians. - [How To Get the Most Out of Webcam Guitar Lessons.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-webcam-guitar-lessons/) - Learning guitar via webcam is always a good option. Read on to know the benefits to taking your guitar lessons through webcam. - [The Positive Influence of Music Study on Your Life.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-positive-influence-of-music-study-on-your-life/) - The benefits one gets from learning music, carry over in other areas of the music student’s life. Just let the music play and feel the positive vibes. - [ZOT Zin Music News: Taylor Swift Congratulates "Hey Violet" on Twitter.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/zot-zin-music-news-taylor-swift-congratulates-hey-violet-on-twitter/) - I wanted to give a thumbs up to ZOT Zin Music students who form the Los Angeles Punk Rock band and performed amazingly. - [Tritone Substitution or The Substitution V7 (SubV7) Chord](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tritone-substitution-or-the-substitution-v7-subv7-chord/) - The reason why tritone substitution works, is that 2 dominant chords a tritone apart, share the same 3rd and 7th. - [Common Student Question: How Long Should I Be Taking Lessons.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/common-student-question-how-long-should-i-be-taking-lessons/) - Is there any definite time to learn guitar? Do you think it never ends and there is always more to learn. - [14 Amazing Songs That Will (Guaranteed) Improve Your Rhythm Playing](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/14-amazing-songs-that-will-guaranteed-improve-your-rhythm-playing/) - Typically, playing rhythm along with a killer rhythm section, will do wonders for your rhythm guitar skills. - [String Skip Soloing](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/string-skip-soloing/) - You only get the “string skip sound” if you play melodic phrases that incorporate notes on both non-adjacent strings within the same phrase. - [Tritone Substitution With Secondary Dominants.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tritone-substitution-with-secondary-dominants/) - Secondary dominants are a great tool to use if you want to create stronger forward motion in your song. Be on the look out for more blogs about guitar, music. - [Productivity Ideas from the Tim Ferriss Podcast](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/productivity-ideas-from-the-tim-ferriss-podcast/) - Tim Ferriss, best selling author of The 4-Hour Work Week, has a fantastic podcast out on iTunes. It’s called “The Tim Ferriss Show”. - [Open Voiced Triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/open-voiced-triads/) - 3-note chords in which all 3 notes fall within an octave. The distance between the lowest note and the highest note in the chord is less than an octave. - [A Chord Exercise on Guitar: Play All 7 Chords of a Major Scale in 1 Position](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-chord-exercise-on-guitar-play-all-7-chords-of-a-major-scale-staying-in-1-position/) - This is an exercise for upper intermediate to advanced guitarists. Pick a key, a scale and a location on the guitar neck. - [Rhythm Guitar Ideas for Jamming.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rhythm-guitar-ideas-for-jamming/) - In jamming, you will feed off of each other with cool inspiring, improvised parts that will bring out the best in the other person you’re jamming with. - [Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the New year bring you tons of awesome guitar and music progress - [Open G String Bar Chord Minus the Bar.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/open-g-string-bar-chord-minus-the-bar/) - Discover new, great sounding guitar chords and write more colorful chord progressoins to your songs, being more creative and thinking outside of the box with chord shapes you already know. My guitar students absolutely LOVE this lesson. - [Melodic Displacement.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/melodic-displacement/) - Learn here about melodic displacement. This is an advanced guitar soloing concept where you repeat a melody on different beats or locations in a bar - [Using Melodic Sequences in Soloing](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/using-melodic-sequences-in-soloing/) - Here's how to create and use melodic sequences to add more structure, composition and direction to your melodies and guitar solos. Sound like a top guitarist. - [Creating Melodic Sequences Using Pedal Points](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/creating-melodic-sequences-using-pedal-points/) - This is a fantastic tool to shape and build guitar solos and melodies. Composers use this, and you can, too, in your songwriting and your guitar solos. - [Latin American Guitar Styles](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/latin-american-guitar-styles/) - Ever wondered how to play Cuban music on guitar? Ever wanted to become stylistically more versatile or get into some Latin guitar styles. Learn it all here - [The Important Goals: Living Out of Your Comfort Zone.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-important-goals-living-out-of-your-comfort-zone/) - Live the life of your dreams: Learn How To Live Out Of Your Comfort Zone for Higher Levels of Success In your Most Important Goals. - [The Hardest Part in Learning a Tough Song Note for Note.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-hardest-part-in-learning-a-tough-song-note-for-note/) - Here's how to effectively and quickly learn challenging songs and guitar parts note-for-note, exactly as on the album, in no time. - [How To Be Really Sure That You Really "Know" Something.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-be-really-sure-that-you-really-know-something/) - Many times, students overestimate how well they really know something. That leads to unwanted blind spots. Learn here how to prevent that from happening. - [Scale Patterns](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/scale-patterns/) - Scale patterns are a tool all musicians use to construct melodies or beef up guitar solos. Here's how you construct and use scale patterns. - [Your Music Teacher's Feedback](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/your-music-teachers-feedback/) - Here's how a top guitar teacher works and communicates effectively with students, to maximize that student's learning experience, talent and potential. - [Make Your Own 3-Note Chords Stacking Intervals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/make-your-own-3-note-chords-stacking-intervals/) - Check out this cool, inventive idea that will get you to make up or invent your own chords on guitar, and discover hundreds of new, refreshing harmonic sounds - [Some Overview of the ZOT Zin Blogs So Far.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/some-overview-of-the-zot-zin-blogs-so-far/) - Here's a quick overview and organization of blogs I published so far, that you can use as a guideline to become a hell of a guitar player in no time at all - [The Magic of Thinking Big.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-magic-of-thinking-big/) - "The Magic of Thinking Big" is one of the books that had the biggest impact on my ability to become successful. Here are some of its amazing lessons. - [Become an Awesome Musician with The 96-Bar Drill](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/become-an-awesome-musician-with-the-96-bar-drill/) - Check out the 96-bar drill. This is one of the reasons all my guitar students progress much faster than students of other teachers. - [Steve Morse Insights on Developing Your Guitar Technique](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/steve-morse-insights-on-developing-your-guitar-technique/) - Steve Morse has always been one of my top-favorite guitarists. He is phenomenal. Learn from the masters. Here's Steve's approach to learning and practicing. - [Comping with Guide Tones](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/comping-with-guide-tones/) - Here's a really cool rhythm guitar style that is heavily used in blues and jazz music. You will love this. It entails hitting only the 3ds and 7ths of chords - [The Complete Study of Bar Chords on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-complete-study-of-bar-chords-on-guitar/) - Bar chords take up an important part of the study of chords on guitar. Knowing bar chords allows you to play any songs that has flat and sharp chords. - [The Ultimate Bar Chord Exercise](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-ultimate-bar-chord-exercise/) - Check out the only exercise you will ever need to master your bar chords all over the guitar neck in no time at all. - [There are 2048 Possible Note Combinations in Music.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/there-are-2048-possible-note-combinations-in-music/) - There are way less scales in music than most people think: 2048, to be exact. Learn all about that here. - [AMP, Fishman Midi Guitar Controller & Amazing Interviews](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/amp-fishman-midi-guitar-controller-amazing-interviews/) - Learn a ton from these amazing interviews I posted here with Jennifer Batten and Brian May. You also don't want to miss this fantastic AMP1 amp review. - [Being A Pro Musician is About Attitude.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/being-a-pro-musician-is-about-attitude/) - Being a professional is a mental attitude. Same in music: you are a pro musician when you conduct yourself as one, even if you don't earn money with it. - [Celebrating The New Teaching Studio With Special Deals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/celebrating-the-new-teaching-studio-with-special-deals/) - I've finally got my new guitar studio in our new home up and running again. My students are LOVING it. Here are special deals on guitar lessons to celebrate - [It's Not the Gear, It's The Player.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/its-not-in-the-gear-its-in-the-player/) - It really is true that your guitar tone is the direct result of who you are physically and mentally, your personality, more than it is created by your equipment - [What Sets a Music Teacher Apart from A Musician?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/what-sets-a-music-teacher-apart-from-a-musician/) - Great musicians hardly ever make really great music teachers. Teaching is its own art form, and it takes a certain personality, training and specialized expertise necessary to be able to teach at a high level where students see amazing resuls and progress in their training and education. - [The Dunning-Kruger Effect, Child Music Education & More](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-dunning-kruger-effect-child-music-education-more/) - Here's a nice collection of interesting reads and ideas that will make you a better musician - [The In Position Major Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-in-position-major-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar/) - When you know arpeggios, you know how and where to find all the chord tones, which is what leads to amazing guitar solos. Learn the major triad arpeggio here. - [Practice Major Triad Arpeggios Going Up The Circle of 4ths](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/practice-major-triad-arpeggios-going-up-the-circle-of-4ths/) - A great way to practice arpeggios, is by going through all 12 keys up the circle of 4ths. Here's how to effectively practice major triad arpeggios up in 4ths. - [The Minor Triad Arpeggio Fingerings On Guitar In Position](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-minor-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar-in-position/) - You'll instantly become way better at playing guitar solos, the moment you learn these minor triad in position arpeggio fingerings on guitar. - [A Must-See Pat Martino Interview for The Serious Guitarist](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-must-see-pat-martino-interview-for-the-serious-guitarist/) - I always really loved Pat Martino. He's an amazing guitarist. Check out a very informative interview here that you will learn a lot from. - [Listen Here to The World's Ugliest Music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/listen-here-to-the-worlds-ugliest-music/) - So funny that people would engage in studies about things that seem so silly. Here's a researcher who studied what would make The World's Ugliest Music - [Record Release Party Madland Album Automatik Eden](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/record-release-party-madland-album-automatik-eden/) - We are releasing our album "Madland". Come rock out with my new band Automatik Eden at our record release party. I'm very proud of our album. - [The Dominant 7 Arpeggio Root Position Fingering on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-dominant-7-arpeggio-root-position-fingering-on-guitar/) - The dom7 chord is such an important chord in music, you are missing out big time if you don't know how to play its arpeggio fingerings on guitar. Here it is. - [Add The b3 Blue Note & Chromaticism To The Dom 7 Arpeggio.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/adding-the-b3-blue-note-chromaticism-to-the-dominant-7-arpeggio/) - This free lesson will instantly make your guitar solos much better. Learn here how to solo with the dom7 arpeggio with added chromaticism and blue notes. - [A Medley Of Inventive Guitar And Bass Player Tidbits](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-medley-of-inventive-guitar-and-bass-player-tidbits/) - You will love this collection of odd, fun, inspiring and unusual guitar videos, styles, reads and tidbits I wanted to share here. - [Improve Your Time Feel With This Fun Timing Exercise Game](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improve-your-time-feel-with-this-fun-timing-exercise-game/) - Once I start this game, I can't stop anymore. It's really quite addictive. A good addiction in this case, because this game will greatly improve your rhythm - [1st Inversion G7 Arpeggio With b3 Blue Note and Chromaticism](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/1st-inversion-g7-arpeggio-with-b3-blue-note-and-chromaticism/) - You will see instant, great improvement in your guitar solos after learning how to use the 1st Inversion G7 Arpeggio With b3 Blue Note and Chromaticism - [The Millennial Whoop & Metal Without Distortion is Surf Rock](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-millennial-whoop-metal-without-distortion-is-surf-rock/) - This is an interesting collection of reads I came across, from The Millennial Whoop to a fun read about how Metal Without Distortion sounds like Surf music. - [Blues Soloing With Dom7 Arpeggios Over IV and V in G](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/blues-soloing-with-dom7-arpeggios-over-iv-and-v-in-g/) - You will instantly see your guitar solos improve as a result of learning how to use the dom7 arpeggio fingerings over the IV and V chords in a 12-bar blues in G - [2nd Inversion G7 Arpeggio With b3 Blue Note & Chromaticism](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/2nd-inversion-g7-arpeggio-with-b3-blue-note-chromaticism/) - You will see instant, amazing progress in your guitar solos with this free lesson. Learn how to solo with the G7 arpeggio adding in the b5 and chromaticism - [Shovel Guitar, Pet Stories & Jeff Beck’s Guitar Collection](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/shovel-guitar-pet-stories-jeff-becks-guitar-collection/) - Check out this interesting collection of reads and gems: from Shovel Guitar playing, to Pet Stories & a nice look at Jeff Beck’s Guitar Collection - [3rd Inversion G7 Arpeggio With b3 Blue Note and Chromaticism](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/3rd-inversion-g7-arpeggio-with-b3-blue-note-and-chromaticism/) - You will see instant, amazing progress in your guitar solos with this free lesson. Learn how to solo with the G7 arpeggio adding in the b5 and chromaticism - [Soloing With The 4 Dom7 Arpeggio Fingerings over A G7 Groove](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-with-the-4-dom7-arpeggio-fingerings-over-a-g7-groove/) - Be prepared to see amazing progress in your soloing after studying this free lesson. It shows how to solo with the G7 arpeggio fingerings over a G7 groove. - [My New Band Automatik Eden & Playing Shows Again.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-new-band-automatik-eden-playing-shows-again/) - This is some news on my new band Automatik Eden and some new shows we have coming up soon, including the release show and party for our new album. - [Here Are My Top 10 Fav. Riffs Every Guitarist Should Know](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/here-are-my-top-10-fav-riffs-every-guitarist-should-know/) - Learning guitar riffs is a ton of fun AND very good for you. Here are my top 10 favorite guitar riffs. We'll learn how to play them in a later free lesson blog - [This Is THE Best Practice Approach For Musicians](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/this-is-the-best-practice-approach-for-musicians/) - One of my students shared this article with me because he was ecstatic that the Ph.D. author echoed all the practice advice I always give to all my students. - [The Ultimate, Extreme Chops, Top 50 Guitar Mastery Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-ultimate-extreme-chops-top-50-guitar-mastery-songs/) - This is my list of what I think are, combined, the top 50 guitar songs, which, if you could play them all, you'd be one of the top best guitarists on the planet - [I Wish You A Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2017!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/i-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-best-wishes-for-2017/) - 2017 is going to be an amazing year. Many important music goals ahead of me. I wish all my students and fans a fantastic 2017. - [How to Improviste Over Major Blues With Dominant 7 Arpeggios](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-improviste-over-major-blues-with-dominant-7-arpeggios/) - When you get this down, you will be incredibly much better at playing guitar solos. Learn here how to solo over a 12-bar blues only using dominant 7 arpeggios - [The Harmonic Major Scale](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-harmonic-major-scale/) - Learn the harmonic major scale here. It's the major scale with the 6th note down a 1/2 step. This is fairly easy to learn when you know the major scale fingerings - [Symmetrical Scales And Chords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/symmetrical-scales-and-chords/) - Learn here about symmetrical chords and scales, what they are, and how to use them. You will love what these are going to do for your guitar solos and songs - [Cool 9th Chords You Want to Know](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-9th-chords-you-want-to-know/) - These 9th chords will trigger song ideas and inspire you to play great rhythm guitar. You will instantly sound a lot more colorful and your music will sound richer - [The Augmented Triad](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-augmented-triad-in-position-arpeggio/) - Most songwriters and guitarists miss out on a lot of cool music they could be generating if they knew the augmented triad. Here's how to play that chord. - [Augmented Triad in Position Arpeggios](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/augmented-triad-in-position-arpeggios/) - Most songwriters and guitarists miss out on a lot of fun musical colors and textures, underusing the augmented chord. Here's the aug triad arpeggio fingering - [A Great Write Up for ZOTZinMusic in Voyage LA Magazine](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-great-write-up-in-voyage-la-magazine/) - My teaching business received a fantastic review this week in Voyage LA . Check it out here. - [Cool things you can do with Augmented Triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-things-you-can-do-with-augmented-triads/) - There are many really great-sounding things you can do as a performer or songwriter with augmented triads. Learn some cool tricks and uses of the aug chord here - [The Major Scale](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-major-scale/) - The major scale is the most important scale in our music, because it is so heavily used, and because it's easy to explain all music theory from that scale. - [The 7 In-Position Major Scale Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-7-in-position-major-scale-fingerings/) - It's quite important to know how to play a major scale from any of the 7 notes. Here's how you do this and how it is going to make you an ace on guitar. - [Surround Yourself With Art and Pretty Things for Inspiration](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/surround-yourself-with-art-and-pretty-things-for-inspiration/) - Being inspired is pretty darn important for a musician or artist. While I believe inspiration is a muscle you train, it helps to surround yourself with beauty - [My Favorite Amps and Pedals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-favorite-amps-and-pedals/) - Read here what my favorite guitar amps, sounds and guitar effects are. I'm playing some pretty cool amps and gadgets you will love knowing about. - [The Gypsy Major Scale (Single String)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-gypsy-scale-single-string/) - Learn all there is to know here about the Gypsy Major scale. Learning the scale on 1 string at a time, you will instantly be able to solo with the scale. - [The Gypsy Major Scale (In Position Fingerings)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-gypsy-scale-in-position-fingerings/) - Discover this fantastic sounding scale that gypsy musicians heavily use in their music. You'll have a ton of fun soloing or writing songs with that scale. - [The maj7 Arpeggio Root Position Fingering.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-maj7-arpeggio-root-position-fingering/) - Here's how to play the maj7 chord arpeggio fingering from the root. The more arpeggio fingerings you know, the better your guitar solos are going to sound. - [Consonant, Dissonant and Perfect.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/consonant-dissonant-and-perfect/) - All harmonic sounds in music fall under one of 3 sonic categories: consonant, dissonant and perfect. This is material every songwriter and performer must know. - [The maj7 Arpeggio 1st Inversion Fingering](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-maj7-arpeggio-1st-inversion-fingering/) - Learn the maj7 arpeggio fingering here in 1st inversion. The more arpeggios you know on the guitar, the more tools you have to play better guitar solos - [The maj7 Arpeggio 2nd and 3rd Inversion Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-maj7-arpeggio-2nd-and-3rd-inversion-fingerings/) - Learn the arpeggio fingerings here of the maj7 chord in 2nd and 3rd inversion. This is must-know material that will help improve your guitar solos. - [Improvising Over II V I With The Arpeggio Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improvising-over-ii-v-i-with-the-arpeggio-fingerings/) - Learn here how to play much better guitar solos by crafting your melody lines with arpeggios, and following the chord tones of the underlying harmony. - [How To Sing and Play Rhythm Simultaneously](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-sing-and-play-rhythm-simultaneously/) - Learn here how to get better at strumming guitar and singing simultaneously. Many people find this very challenging, but there are tricks to make it easier. - [The b5 Blue Note And Other Fun Soloing Tricks](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-b5-blue-note-and-other-fun-soloing-tricks/) - This is a must-read for everyone who wants to make huge steps forward in playing better, more interesting, more colorful guitar solos or melodies. - ["Psycho Cybernetics" And Other Book Recommendations.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/psycho-cybernetics-and-other-book-recommendations/) - I'm a voracious reader. Here's a list of must-have books for everyone who wants to get the maximum out of life, or become super successful and accomplished. - [Song Examples Of The Harmonic Use of 2nd Intervals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/song-examples-of-the-harmonic-use-of-2nd-intervals/) - Many guitar students resist the use of dissonance in their solos or songwriting. That's a big mistake. Learn here why you want dissonant 2nds in your music - [How to Fund The Expensive Music Education of Your Dreams](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-fund-the-expensive-music-education-of-your-dreams/) - If pursuing music studies is one of your dreams, as it was for me, this helpful read will give you plenty of pointers and ideas to make it financially viable. - [Improvising With Triad Pairs on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improvising-with-triad-pairs-on-guitar/) - Learn here how to create amazing melody lines in your guitar solos by substituting the harmony you're soloing over, with a pair of 2 triads. You will love this - [Legato Technique](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/legato-technique/) - Train your legato technique with the tips and drills I share here, and see your guitar solos improve right away as a result. - [The 1/2 Whole Diminished Scale (Single String)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-half-whole-diminished-scale-single-string/) - See you guitar solos become much more amazing overnight, after you learned about the 1/2 whole diminished scale here. - [Discover The Diminished scale On Guitar (In Position)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/discover-the-diminished-scale-on-guitar-in-position/) - Learn the diminished scale here. It's an absolute must-know scale if you want to become amazing at playing guitar solos. You will love what this scale can do. - [Hybrid Chords as Passing Chords in Rock Music.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/hybrid-chords-as-passing-chords-in-rock-music/) - This read about how to use hybrid chords in songwriting to create better storytelling, is guaranteed to make you a much better songwriter right away. - [Sus9 Chords in Theory and Practice](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/sus9-chords-in-theory-and-practice/) - Learn everything there is to know here about the beautiful sounding sus9 chord. This chord will make you sound more advanced, and will inspire your songwriting. - [Musical Cadences and Cool Chord Knowledge for Songwriters](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/musical-cadences-and-cool-chord-knowledge-for-songwriters/) - Ever heard of a Picardy Cadence? This is one of the cool things you can do as a songwriter to create surprise and interest, that you might not know about yet. - [Here's How To Play Really Amazing Rhythm Guitar with 6ths](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/heres-how-to-play-really-amazing-rhythm-guitar-with-6ths/) - 6th intervals played on the bass strings can add a lot of melody and feel to guitar rhythm parts. Learn here how to do this. - [The Whole Tone Scale (Single String)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-whole-tone-scale-single-string/) - The easiest, fastest way to learn a scale on guitar is one string at a time. Learn the whole tone scale here and see how your guitar solos will get a lot better - [The Whole Tone Scale (In Position Fingerings)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-whole-tone-scale-in-position-fingerings/) - Instantly become a better improviser and play more interesting guitar solos learning the whole tone scale here. You will love knowing how to use this scale - [The m7 Root Position Arpeggio Fingering.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-m7-root-position-arpeggio-fingering/) - Learn the m7 chord arpeggio fingering here. Knowing arpeggio fingerings gives you freedom on the guitar neck, and they make your guitar solos better. - [The m7 1st Inversion Arpeggio Fingering.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-m7-1st-inversion-arpeggio-fingering/) - Learn the m7 chord 1st inversion arpeggio fingering here. This will improve your fretboard and theory knowledge and your guitar solos. - [The m7 Chord, 2nd and 3rd Inversion Arpeggio Fingerings.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-m7-chord-2nd-and-3rd-inversion-arpeggio-fingerings/) - Learn the m7 arpeggio chord inversion fingerings here to get your guitar solos to the next levels. This will improve your guitar solos AND your musicianship. - [Soloing Over a Minor Blues With m7 Arpeggios (part 1)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-over-a-minor-blues-with-m7-arpeggios-part-1/) - Learn here how how to use m7 arpeggios to create great guitar solos and melodies. - [Soloing Over a Minor Blues With m7 Arpeggios (part 2)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-over-a-minor-blues-with-m7-arpeggios-part-2/) - Learn here how to use m7 arpeggio fingerings to create kick-ass guitar solos and improve your musicianship - [Soloing Over a Minor Blues With m7 Arpeggios (part 3)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-over-a-minor-blues-with-m7-arpeggios-part-3/) - Learn here how to use m7 arpeggio fingerings to create kick-ass guitar solos. - [The 3-Octave Major Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-octave-major-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar/) - Learn the The 3-Octave Major Triad Arpeggio Fingerings here to instantly gain more freedom on the guitar neck and boost your soloing power in your guitar solos - [The 3 Octave Minor Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-octave-minor-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar/) - Learn the The 3 Octave Minor Triad Arpeggio Fingerings here to instantly gain more freedom on the guitar neck and boost your soloing power in your guitar solos - [The 3-Octave Augmented Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-octave-augmented-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar/) - Learn the 3-octave augmented triad arpeggios here to instantly gain more freedom on the guitar neck and more soloing power in your guitar solos. - [The 3-Octave Diminished Triad Arpeggio Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-octave-diminished-triad-arpeggio-fingerings/) - The dim triad arpeggio is yet another great tool to greatly improve your guitar solos with. Here is how you play that arpeggio on guitar. - [The 3-Octave Sus Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-3-octave-sus-triad-arpeggio-fingerings-on-guitar/) - Knowing the 3-Octave Sus Triad Arpeggio Fingerings on Guitar will get you yet another huge step closer to improvisation stardom and more amazing guitar solos - [Rock The Romanian Gypsy Scale (In Position)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-romanian-gypsy-scale-in-position/) - This is one of these scales you will absolutely LOVE jamming and rocking out with. Learn here how to rock like a gypsy. - [Rock The Romanian Minor Gypsy Scale (Linear)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-romanian-gypsy-scale-linear/) - The best way to learn a scale on guitar is one string at a time. Learn the Romanian Minor Gypsy Scale and rock out like a gypsy in only minutes. - [Creative Improvisation Games With Open Strings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/creative-improvisation-games-with-open-strings/) - There are cool, creative-sounding things you can do with the open strings on a guitar. Here are a couple of open string tricks that will make your solos better - [How to Jazz Up The 12-Bar Blues](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-jazz-up-the-12-bar-blues/) - Here are some fun, creative ways to jazz up a 12-bar blues with cool chord substitutions and additions. - [Chords & Progressions In Songwriting and Composition](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chords-progressions-in-songwriting-and-composition/) - Becoming a kick-ass songwriter requires that you know about how scales, melody and chords interact. Learn here about chords and how to write good progressions - [Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-best-wishes-for-2018/) - Can't believe another year's over and a new year is about to start. Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2018 from Vreny at ZOT Zin Music - [In Position Soloing Over Cmaj7 Abmaj7](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/in-position-soloing-over-cmaj7-abmaj7/) - Modal interchange chords are a tool songwriters use to create sudden mood and atmosphere changes in a song. Here's how to solo or write melody over Abmaj7 in C - [In Position Soloing over the Vm Modal Interchange Chord](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/in-position-soloing-over-the-vm-modal-interchange-chord/) - Chord progressions with modal interchange chords sound very colorful and rich with emotion. Learn here how to play guitar solos over the Vm chord in major keys - [Major Triads In C](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/major-triads-in-c/) - Knowing your triads well on guitar, makes you a better guitarists in many areas: chord knowledge, fretboard knowledge, theory knowledge. Here are the triads in C - [The Major Triads in C on Strings 234](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-major-triads-in-c-on-strings-234/) - Knowing your triads on the guitar on every string set is important if you want to become an ace guitarist. Here are all the major chords in the key of C on 234 - [Use the 12-Bar Blues to Master Your Minor Triads In C](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/use-the-12-bar-blues-to-master-your-minor-triads-in-c/) - Here's a great exercise using the 12-bar blues, that gets my students to master all their minor triads on the guitar in no time at all. - [Am, Dm and Em Triads on Strings 234](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/am-dm-and-em-triads-on-strings-234/) - Learn all the minor chords of the C major scale on the GBD strings in no time at all. You will see great progress in your fretboard, theory and chord knowledge - [The B Diminished Triads On Strings 123 & 234](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-b-diminished-triads-on-strings-123-234/) - Learn the 3 Bdim triad fingerings on the treble strings here. Learning the Bdim chords will improve your guitar solos, and your fretboard and theory knowledge. - [Learn How to Play A Pedal Point in A Minor](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/learn-how-to-play-a-pedal-point-in-a-minor/) - Pedal point is a composer's tool that you can use in your songwriting and rhythm playing on guitar. Learn here how to beef up your songs or rhythm guitar parts - [Practicing Triads in All 12 Keys](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/practicing-triads-in-all-12-keys/) - Check out this amazing drill I have all my guitar students do, which gets them to master their triads all over the guitar neck in all 12 keys in no time. - [How to Play a Pedal Point in A](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-a-pedal-point-in-a/) - Pedal point is a great composer's tool that you can use in your songwriting and in your rhythm playing on guitar. Learn here what it is and how to use it. - [A Major Minor Pedal Point](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/major-minor-pedal-point/) - Learn here how to combine major and minor tonalities over a pedal point. This will open up songwriting and rhythm playing ideas on guitar. - [The In Position Dim Triad Arpeggio](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-in-position-dim-triad-arpeggio/) - Learn the 3 in-position fingerings here for the diminished triad arpeggio. This knowledge will improve your theory and fretboard knowledge and your guitar solos - [The In Position m7b5 Arpeggio](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-in-position-m7b5-arpeggio/) - Learn all the 4 in-position fingerings here of the m7b5 arpeggio. This will improve your theory knowledge guitar solos and fretboard mastery. - [Practice In Expert Performance](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/practice-in-expert-performance/) - Check out the famous publication here by psychologist K Anders Ericsson, Department of Psychology, Florida State University, talking about expert performance - [Rhythm Exercises With Mutes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rhythm-exercises-with-mutes/) - Here are some rhythm guitar parts with mutes that will improve your timing, coordination and overal rhythm skills on guitar. - [Learn the Major Triads On The Bass Strings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/learn-the-major-triads-on-the-bass-strings/) - Mastering your fretboard requires that you also know how to play the major triads on the bass strings. It also improves soloing and helps learning apreggios. - [The Minor Triads on The Bass Strings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-minor-triads-on-the-bass-strings/) - Learn all the fingerings of the minor triads on the bass strings on guitar here. Great stuff to know about if you want to become a great guitarist and musician. - [Learn the Bdim Triads on The Bass Strings.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/learn-the-bdim-triads-on-the-bass-strings/) - Here are all the fingerings for the Bdim triads on the bass strings on guitar. Learning this is another step forward in your musicianship. - [Learn How to Voice Lead Triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/learn-how-to-voice-lead-triads/) - The moment you learn how to voice-lead chords, is when you're starting to make fast, vast progress in your musicianship. Learn everything about triad voice leading - [Rock The Hindustan Scale (Linear)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-the-hindustan-scale-linear/) - Did you ever want to learn how to play Indian music or sound like you're from India, on guitar? The must-know scale is the Hindustan Scale. Learn it here. - [The Hindustan Scale (In Position)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-hindustan-scale-in-position/) - Always wanted to know how to play Indian music on guitar or sound Indian? The must-know scale is the Hindustan Scale. Easier than you'd think. Learn it here. - [The Art and Study of Melodic Sequences (Part 2)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-art-and-study-of-melodic-sequences-part-2/) - All top-level improvisers in any style, any instrument, use melodic sequences in their solos. Learn some great melodic sequences here to get you started - [The Art and Study of Melodic Sequences on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-art-and-study-of-melodic-sequences-on-guitar/) - Melodic sequences are one of the great compositional tools to give direction and add momentum to a guitar solo. Learn here what they are, and how to use them - [Key Signatures](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/key-signatures/) - A very important part of music theory is the study of key signatures. Here's everything there is to know about key signatures. - [Rock Out With The 3-Octave maj7 Arpeggio Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/rock-out-with-the-3-octave-maj7-arpeggio-fingerings/) - Knowing arpeggios makes your guitar solos much better. Here are all the 3-octave in position fingerings for the ma7 chord - [Quartal Harmony](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/quartal-harmony/) - Learn everything there is to know about quartal harmony on guitar here. This is a whole new world of really great guitar sounds you're about to discover - [4-Note Quartal Harmony Chords.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/4-note-quartal-harmony-chords/) - Learn all the 4-note quartal harmony chords on guitar here. This is a whole new world of guitar chord sounds you're about to discover. - [5 And 6-Note Quartal Harmony Chords On Guitar.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/5-and-6-note-quartal-harmony-chords-on-guitar/) - Learn the 5 and 6-note quartal harmony chords on guitar here. This is a whole new world of guitar chord sounds you're about to discover. - [Advanced Pedal Point in A](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/advanced-pedal-point-in-a/) - Pedal point is a great sounding composition concept you can use in your soloing and rhythm playing. Learn how to combine major and minor keys over an A bass - [Guitar Enlightnement: Through 1 Thing Know 10,000 Things](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-enlightnement-through-1-thing-know-10000-things/) - Through the study of guitar, one can learn absolutely everything there is to know about the universe, life, psychology, yourself and others. Find out how here. - [Inspiring Thoughts & Insights for Guitar Students](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/inspiring-thoughts-insights-for-guitar-students/) - Here's some wisdom I gathered through the years about ways that people who learn guitar can have more fun, do better, learn more effortlessly, and so on. - [Why There Is No Bad Or Boring Music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/why-there-is-no-bad-or-boring-music/) - There's only music that is performed badly or boringly. Even the simplest, most boring melody, can be made to sound amazing if you perform it well and with feel - [Create Songwriting Ideas with Melodic Bass Motions on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/create-songwriting-ideas-with-melodic-bass-motions-on-guitar/) - Guitar & Songwriting Lesson: make your songs and guitar parts to your songs more interesting with cool melodic bass lines between the chords - [Guitar, Dexterity and The Brain](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-dexterity-and-the-brain/) - Research in neuroscience has uncovered that dexterity exercises that come with learning an instrument, have an unbelievable impact on further brain growth & IQ - [Self-Study vs. Taking Lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/self-study-vs-taking-lessons/) - It's extremely rare for someone to get really good at guitar doing self-study or learning from YouTube. That person misses out on all the fun of fast progress - [Vreny's 25th Teaching Anniversary - The Limited VIP Guitar Lesson Package](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/vrenys-25th-teaching-anniversary-the-limited-vip-guitar-lesson-package-save-576-ill-donate-5000-to-an-la-charity/) - Time for celebration. I've been teaching 25 years this year. Sign up for The Limited VIP Guitar Lesson Package - Save $576 - I'll Donate $5000 To An LA Charity - [The Problems with Waiting To Learn More Till Mastery.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-problems-with-waiting-to-learn-more-till-mastery/) - Many who learn guitar miss out on a ton of fun because they shoot themselves in the foot with the belief that they have to master something before they can move on - [The Orlando Gig (Repost of A Funny Rant from A Touring Musician)](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-orlando-gig-repost-of-a-funny-rant-from-a-touring-musician/) - This is a hysterical account and rant of a touring musician who got fed up with all the silliness he encountered daily while on the road touring. - [Passion Is Something You Create](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/passion-is-something-you-create/) - Learn here why passion, creativity and inspiration are like muscles that you train, not something that just happens or comes to you. Decide to be passionate now - [Is the Electric Guitar Dying?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/is-the-electric-guitar-dying/) - This is an interesting read about the huge decline that has been apparent in guitar sales and guitar student count, leading to the question if guitar is dying - [The Naming of The Pentatonic Minor Scale Fingerings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-naming-of-the-pentatonic-minor-scale-fingerings/) - Many guitar & music teachers make a mess of teaching students the names of the five fingerings of the minor pentatonic scale. Here's how to do it right - [Randy Rhoads, Physics of Guitar String Vibration & Music is Your Most Reliable Friend.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/randy-rhoads-string-vibration-physics-music-is-ur-friend/) - You want to hear Randy Rhoads' amazing, isolated guitar tracks. Amazing! Also: fun reads about the physics of guitar string motion and music's role in your life - [Chord Formulas](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-formulas/) - After reading this, you'll have a very thorough understanding and knowledge of scale and chord formulas, which is a huge, super important part of music theory - [You Need to Hear These Screw Ups In Your Favorite Rock Songs](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/you-need-to-hear-these-screw-ups-in-your-favorite-rock-songs/) - Here's a fun read about songs you love, that have some pretty amazing screw ups by one of the musicians. Interesting and fun discoveries. - [Do Cheetahs and House Cats Purr at the Same Frequency?](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/do-cheetahs-and-house-cats-purr-at-the-same-frequency/) - Learn a ton of fun stuff about technology, about sound, and about how to become a successful musician living the dream life, in these interesting reads. - [Inspiring: Disabled Violin Player Found A Way.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/inspiring-disabled-violin-player-found-a-way/) - Here are inspiring stories about a disabled violin player and a hearing-impaired musician who found a way to be musicians. The only limitations are of the mind - [My First Musical Love: Progressive Rock/Metal.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/my-first-musical-love-progressive-rock-metal/) - I've always been a huge prog-rock fan. Here are some of my favorite progressive rock artists and bands. - [Meet The Critic Who Panned ‘Sgt. Pepper’](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/meet-the-critic-who-panned-sgt-pepper/) - This is a fun read about the music critic who didn't think much of The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's" album when it came out. Funny how someone could be THAT wrong - [Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2019](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/merry-christmas-and-best-wishes-for-2019/) - Wishing all my students and music fans a Merry Christmas and Happy New 2019. - [More Insights on The Harmonic Series and on Music Theorists.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/more-insights-on-the-harmonic-series-and-on-music-theorists/) - One can think too far too deep into things & completely lose te point. Some musicians like to do this, maybe to look intelligent. Here are some musical examples - [A Fast, Easy Way to Figure Out Keysignatures of Modes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/a-fast-easy-way-to-figure-out-keysignatures-of-modes/) - Here's an efficient way to easily and quickly figure out keysignatures in every mode in every key. You'll be soloing in every mode in no time. - [Miscommunications & Misconceptions About "Tonicization"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/miscommunications-misconceptions-about-tonicization/) - Sometimes teachers confuse students attaching too much importance to certain lessser useful theoretical concepts or word choices, like for example tonicization - [The Unison Octave Inversion](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-unison-octave-inversion/) - Music theory teaches about inversion of intervals, that an interval and its inversion always add up to 9. But how do you invert a unison? Check it out here. - [Creative Minor Pentatonic Scale Chord Progressions](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/creative-minor-pentatonic-scale-chord-progressions/) - Learn here how to create super creative and interesting rhythm parts and chord progressions when jamming with another musician who mostly plays minor pent solos - [In Position Soloing Over Cmaj7 Fm7.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/in-position-soloing-over-cmaj7-fm7/) - The BEST way to learn scale fingerings, is by sololing in position over a chord progressions that requires you to switch scales. Here's how to solo over C Fm - [Microtonal Music Written in TET-15, TET-19, TET-53, TET-1200](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/microtonal-music-written-in-tet-15-tet-19-tet-53-tet-1200/) - We have 12 notes in music in the Western world. Check out how music sounds like that has more notes in an octave. Ever heard music with 19 notes, or 21, or 34? - [Modal vs. Tonal Music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/modal-vs-tonal-music/) - Learn here what the difference is between tonal and modal music, and how to create specific moods in your songs with scale choices. - [Jimi Hendrix Style Chordal Embellishments.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/jimi-hendrix-style-chordal-embellishments/) - Jimi Hendrix had a unique, pianistic guitar rhythm style. The Little Wing intro is a great example of this. Learn a ton of those cool guitar embellishments here - [Some of My Favorite Songs.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/some-of-my-favorite-songs/) - Students often ask what music I am in to. Here are some of my all-time favorite songs that I never seem to tire of. Some might surprise you. - [Guitar Lesson: Learn to Play The Harmonic Minor Scale](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/guitar-lesson-learn-to-play-the-harmonic-minor-scale/) - From Jewish Klezmer to Ukranian folk to Flamenco to neo-classical shred: Harmonic minor is THE must know scale. It's pretty much everybody's favorite scale - [Triads in Harmonic Minor](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/triads-in-harmonic-minor/) - Triads in harmonic minor scale. - [Super Learning: Get Top Results In Your Music Studies](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/super-learning-get-top-results-in-your-music-studies/) - Learn here about super learning. These are proven technique to Get Top Results In Your Music Studies or any studies you want to take on. - [The History of Distortion](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-history-of-distortion/) - This is one of THE best, most informative articles about distortion and how to use it, that I eve came across. You'll know a lot more about distortion after this - [Advanced Scale Math & Fun Scale Trivia for Theory Nerds](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/advanced-scale-math-fun-scale-trivia-for-theory-nerds/) - There are 2048 possible scales in music, but only 351 unique fingerings to learn. This blog will greatly improve your scale knowledge and understanding. - [How to Solo In Position Over Cmaj7 Dbmaj7](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/in-position-soloing-over-cmaj7-dbmaj7/) - The best way to train scale knowledge, is by soloing in position over a chord progression where you have to switch scales, as in the great sounding Cmaj7 Dbmaj7 - [David Gilmour's 120 Guitars Auction & Dimash](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/david-gilmours-120-guitars-auction-and-dimash/) - I have a new fav. male singer. Dimash has astonishing vocal technique and range. You won't believe what you're hearing. Also: see David Gilmour's guitar auction - [In-Position Soloing Over Cmaj7 Bbmaj7](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/in-position-soloing-over-cmaj7-bbmaj7/) - There is no better way to train your scale knowledge than by soloing over a chord progression where you have to switch between scales, like over C Bbmaj7 - [Aural Illusions: The Shepard Tone and Tritone Paradox](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-shepard-tone-and-tritone-paradox/) - We all know about visual illusions, but there are also aural illusions. Fascinating stuff. Read here about The Shepard Tone and Tritone Paradox - [Interesting Guitar Innovations: Relish and Deimel Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/interesting-guitar-innovations-relish-and-deimel-guitars/) - For the guitar aficionados amongst us: here are 2 guitar builders that do really inventive things, that you might not know about yet: Relish and Deimel Guitars - [Music Lessons Improve Cognitive Skills & Academic Performance](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/music-lessons-improve-cognitive-skills-academic-performance/) - I always found it fascinating how music Lessons improve cognitive skills & academic performance. Check out these resources explaning why music makes us smarter - [Chord Tone Ninja Master Part 1](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-tone-ninja-master-part-1/) - This challenging drill will instantly improve your ability to solo with chord tones, which makes guitar solos all the more melodic and interesting. - [Chord Tone Ninja Part 2](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-tone-ninja-part-2/) - This is a killer challening drill that will greatly and instantly improve your ability to solo with chord tones, which makes guitar solos all the more melodic. - [Triad Substitution Pairs over The V7 Chord](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/triad-substitution-pairs-over-the-v7-chord/) - One way to create great, interesting melody lines in guitar solos, is by playing notes of a pair of triads tha are different from the chord you're soloing over. - [Triad Substitution Pairs over The I Chord](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/triad-substitution-pairs-over-the-i-chord/) - This explains how you can create amazing guitar solo lines, by substituting the I chord with a pair of 2 other triads, which you use to create melodies over I - [Soloing with Triad Substitution Pairs over A V I Progression](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-with-triad-substitution-pairs-over-a-v-i-progression/) - Triad substition is an amazing sounding guitar solo concept, that oddly enough; very few guitarists use or even know about. You will love this concept. - [The Dim7 Arpeggio](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-dim7-arpeggio/) - Here's how to play the dim7 arpeggio. Good news: only 1 fingering to learn for all inversions. A must-know chord arpeggio to boost your guitar soloing power. - [The Links Between Music, Identity, Evolution and Character](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-links-between-music-identity-evolution-and-character/) - A couple of interesting reads about the role of music in our evolution, identity, neuroscience, society, and history - [Music Therapy As A Way To Process Trauma & Assorted Reads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/music-therapy-as-a-way-to-process-trauma-assorted-reads/) - A collection of good reads: How music can heal trauma, how to keep motivation up when music is your side gig and things that piss musicians off. - [How To Improvise with Dim7 Arpeggios over V7](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-improvise-with-dim7-arpeggios-over-v7/) - Learn here how to beef up your guitar solos with the dim7 arpeggio used over dominant chords. You are going to love how cool this sounds. - [The 16 Greatest Albums of All Time](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-16-greatest-albums-of-all-time/) - Here are The 16 Greatest Albums of All Time. These are the best, most influential rock albums, ever recorded. - [The Prevalence of Sloppiness in Shred Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-prevalence-of-sloppiness-in-shred-guitar/) - Many people would be surprised to find out how much sloppiness there is in the fast shredding lines of their favorite, highly-regarded shredders. Examples here - [The Art of Following Directions for Success](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-art-of-following-directions-for-success/) - Success comes to those who are open to feedback and who know how to follow directions. Students who don't, always end up shooting themselves in the foot. Storytime. - [Students Who Follow Practice Directions Always Have More Fun](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/students-who-follow-practice-directions-always-have-more-fun/) - Students who practice as instructed, always do much better, and hence have way more fun learning. Here's a story about someone who did things his way. - [Music Learning Benefits, Beatles Isolated Vocals and More](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/music-learning-benefits-beatles-isolated-vocals-and-more/) - This is a collection of interesting reads about how music lessons are the best thing for you, isolated Beatles vocals showing how amazing they are, and more. - [How to Play Led Zeppelin's Fool In The Rain](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-led-zeppelins-fool-in-the-rain/) - Learn how to play Led Zeppelin's "Fool In The Rain" in only minutes. This song is a great triad and dexterity exercise. The guitar parts consist of all triads - [Cool White Guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/cool-white-guitars/) - White being my favorite color, I always really loved white guitars. Here's a gorgeous collection of beautiful, white guitars for my fellow guitar aficionados . - [Shawn Lane: One of My All-Time Favorite Guitarists](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/shawn-lane-one-of-my-all-time-favorite-guitarists/) - I have always been a HUGE Shawn Lane fan. Was so lucky I got to see him perform live 3-4 times in Germany. Learn here why He's THE most extraordinary guitarist. - [The Jimi Hendrix Chord](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-jimi-hendrix-chord/) - Learn more about the 7#9 chord, how to use it, what scales you can use to solo over the chord, and more. - [We Wish You a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/we-wish-you-a-merry-christmas-and-happy-new-year/) - Wishing all our students, musican and music teacher colleagues, a Merry Christmas and a fantastic 2020 - [Favorite Guitar Rig Rundowns & Cara Delevingne](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/favorite-guitar-rig-rundowns-cara-delevingne/) - Check out the rig rundowns of some killer guitarists: Guthrie Govan, Brian May, Alex Lifeson and more. Also: did you know that Cara Delevigne rocks on guitar? - [How To Play The Kinks' Song "Sunny Afternoon"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-the-kinks-song-sunny-afternoon/) - A look at the huge Kinks hit song "Sunny Afternoon". It has everything: great composition, a fun bass riff, hybrid chords, and modulations from major to minor. - [The Barber Echelon Amp](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-barber-echelon-amp/) - David Barber only made 20 Echelon Amps. I have one of them. It's my all-time favorite guitar amp. Find out more about the Barber Echelon in this blog post. - [Extraordinary Beautiful and Interesting Guitars.](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/extraordinary-beautiful-and-interesting-guitars/) - Sharing an amazing collection of gorgeous and interesting guitars here with my guitar aficionado fans and friends. - [Improve Fretboard, Theory & Scale Knowledge with 1 Drill](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improve-your-fretboard-theory-and-scale-knowledge-with-one-exercise/) - The better you know your fretboard, the easier it gets to learn anything on guitar. Here's the one fretboard drill that will improve many things in your playing - [10 Rock Riffs Every Guitar Player Should Know](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/10-rock-riffs-every-guitar-player-should-know/) - Learning from the masters by learning their riffs or carefully crafted guitar parts, is a surefire way to get good at guitar and see great progress. Here's 10 riffs - [Soloing with dim7 Arpeggios over dim7 Passing Chords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/soloing-with-dim7-arpeggios-over-dim7-passing-chords/) - Here's how you play diminished 7th chord arpeggios on guitar, and how to use them over a dim7 chord used as a passing chord. You will love how this sounds. - [The Melodic Minor Scale](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-melodic-minor-scale/) - When you know the 7 in-position major scale fingerings well, learning the melodic minor scale is surprisingly simple. This is a MUST know scale. Learn it here. - [Sounds Hard But Is Easy: F# Melodic Minor](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/sounds-hard-but-is-easy-f-melodic-minor/) - Sometimes things appear very hard, but then turn out to be much simpler than one would have thought. F# melodic minor is an example of this. Check it out here. - [The Four 8th - Note Rhythm Permutations On 1 Beat](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/the-four-8th-note-rhythm-permutations-on-1-beat/) - Since rhythm deals with mathematical divisions of a measure/bar, there are only so many ways you can divide a bar. Here are the rhythmic permutations with 8ths. - [Some Cool Lessons Taken From My Quora Posts](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/some-cool-lessons-taken-from-my-quora-posts/) - I posted a vast amount of free lessons in response to questions people had on Quora. Check out those Quore posts via the posted URLs in this blog here. - [How to Play Closed Voiced 7th Chords on Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-closed-voiced-7th-chords-on-guitar/) - Most guitar players don't know any voicings for closed 7th chords on guitar. Those are very punchy, dense sounding chords. Discover their great sounds here. - [Chord Masterclass: Drop 2 Voicings On Guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-masterclass-drop-2-voicings-on-guitar/) - Drop 2 voicings are a certain type of chord voicings that jazz and really advanced guitarists use very frequently. Learn all there is to know about drop 2s here - [Everything There is To Know About Drop Voicings](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/everything-there-is-to-know-about-drop-voicings/) - Have you ever wondered what drop 2 or drop 3 voicings are? Top guitarists use these drop chords and their inversions, a lot. Here's the theory of drop voicings. - [Chord Communication, Comping, Voice-Leading, and Some Theory](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-communication-and-some-theory/) - Check out here how musicians communicate chords to one another. Also learning about the many cool things you can do with chords: comping, voice leading, etc. - [Chord Masterclass: Use Chords You Know to Create 9th Chords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/chord-masterclass-use-chords-you-know-to-create-9th-chords/) - Check out here how to turn chords you already know, into cool sounding 9th chords. - [How To Play Led Zeppelin's Custard Pie Note for Note](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-play-led-zeppelins-custard-pie-note-for-note/) - Led Zeppelin's Custard Pie is a good song to learn if you never before learned accurate note for note guitar parts exactly as on the album. It's fairly easy. - [How to Spice Up Your Rhythm Playing with 6th Intervals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/how-to-spice-up-your-rhythm-playing-with-6th-intervals/) - From John Mayer's "Belief" to Jimi Hendrix's "Room Full of Mirrors", 6th intervals can add a lot of feel and melody to you rhythm guitar playing. - [Lesser Known Guitar Gods Who Greatly Influenced Me](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/lesser-known-guitar-gods-who-greatly-influenced-me/) - Everybody always immediately thinks of Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai or Van Halen. Here's a list of lesser known guitar gods, who greatly influenced me and my playing - [Improve your Guitar Solos Improvising with Triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/improve-your-guitar-solos-improvising-with-triads/) - Too many guitarists play solos that are way too linear, a.k.a. scalar. Adding triad arpeggios to your guitar solos is a surefire way to make solos more melodic. - [Bar Chord Masterclass: Play David Bowie's "Ashes To Ashes"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/bar-chord-masterclass-play-david-bowies-ashes-to-ashes/) - David Bowie's "Ashes To Ashes" is a fantastic song to train your bar chord knowledge and chord memorization skills. There are so many chords in this song. - [Bar Chord Practice: Shania Twain "That Don't Impress Me Much"](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/bar-chord-practice-shania-twain-that-dont-impress-me-much/) - There is no better way to improve your chord knowledge and bar chords, than with songs. 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[Jazz | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jazz/) - [harmonic series](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/harmonic-series/) - [harmonics](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/harmonics/) - [physics](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/physics/) - [tertial harmony](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tertial-harmony/) - [frequency](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/frequency/) - [waves](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/waves/) - [scale](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/scale/) - [tensions](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tensions/) - [Consonance | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/consonance/) - [Dissonance | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/dissonance/) - [music history](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/music-history/) - [Diatonic | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/diatonic/) - [tonal harmony](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tonal-harmony/) - [vibration](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/vibration/) - [Intervals | - Part 2 Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/intervals/) - [perfect 5th](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/perfect-5th/) - [perfect 4th](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/perfect-4th/) - [third](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/third/) - [unison](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/unison/) - [octave](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/octave/) - [sixth](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/sixth/) - [forth](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/forth/) - [fifth](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/fifth/) - [seventh](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/seventh/) - [tritone](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tritone/) - [Augmented Forth | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/augmented-forth/) - [Diminished Fifth | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/diminished-fifth/) - [quartal harmony](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/quartal-harmony/) - [Arranging | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/arranging/) - [Diminished Chords | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/diminished-chords/) - [distortion](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/distortion/) - [powerchords](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/powerchords/) - [rhtyhm](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/rhtyhm/) - [tone](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tone/) - [the most important skills](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-most-important-skills/) - [Musicianship | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/musicianship/) - [Efficient | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/efficient/) - [imagination](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/imagination/) - [Practice | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/practice/) - [Metronome | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/metronome/) - [life experiences](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/life-experiences/) - [feel](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/feel/) - [inversion of intervals](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/inversion-of-intervals/) - [inversions](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/inversions/) - [Jokes | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jokes/) - [Inspiration | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/inspiration-2/) - [Effective | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/effective/) - [Effiiciency | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/effiiciency/) - [Practicing | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/practicing/) - [Goals | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/goals/) - [Goal-setting | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/goal-setting/) - [bending notes](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/bending-notes/) - [bending](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/bending/) - [muting](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/muting/) - [hand position](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/hand-position/) - [Posture | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/posture/) - [Chords | - Part 3 Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/chords/) - [triads](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/triads/) - [Performance | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/performance/) - [Mistakes | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/mistakes/) - [Efficiency | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/efficiency/) - [drills](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/drills/) - [short drills](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/short-drills/) - [slower is better](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/slower-is-better/) - [programming beats](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/programming-beats/) - [Pracitice | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/pracitice/) - [Faster Progress | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/faster-progress/) - [Perfectionist | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/perfectionist/) - [Direction | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/direction/) - [Vision | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/vision/) - [Rhythm | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/rhythm-2/) - [Comfort Zone | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/comfort-zone/) - [Nervousness | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/nervousness/) - [Communication | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/communication/) - [guitar teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitar-teacher/) - [Suhr](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/suhr/) - [Suhr guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/suhr-guitars/) - [guitars](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitars/) - [spirituality](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/spirituality-2/) - [spiritual](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/spiritual/) - [effectiveness](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/effectiveness/) - [keysignatures](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/keysignatures/) - [fretboard knowledge](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/fretboard-knowledge/) - [improvisation](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/improvisation/) - [Learning Songs | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/learning-songs/) - [talent](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/talent/) - [skipping lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/skipping-lessons/) - [playing vs practicing](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/playing-vs-practicing/) - [traveling with guitar](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/traveling-with-guitar/) - [make extra copies of everything](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/make-extra-copies-of-everything/) - [being prepared](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/being-prepared/) - [Guitarist | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitarist/) - [guitarist vs guitar teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitarist-vs-guitar-teacher/) - [finding a great teacher](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/finding-a-great-teacher/) - [taking lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/taking-lessons/) - [guitar lessons](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitar-lessons/) - [about teaching](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/about-teaching-2/) - [Ego | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/ego/) - [Being A Master | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/being-a-master/) - [Joe Pass | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/joe-pass/) - [Eddie Van Halen | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/eddie-van-halen/) - [Steve Vai | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/steve-vai/) - [Joe Satriani | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/joe-satriani/) - [Jack White | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jack-white/) - [Unique | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/unique/) - [Special | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/special/) - [Randy Rhoads | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/randy-rhoads/) - [Quotes | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/quotes/) - [Inspirational | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/inspirational/) - [Hardrock | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/hardrock/) - [Metal | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/metal/) - [John McLaughlin | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/john-mclaughlin/) - [Grant Green | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/grant-green/) - [John Abercrombie | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/john-abercrombie/) - [Barney Kessel | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/barney-kessel/) - [Johnny Smith | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/johnny-smith/) - [Robben Ford | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/robben-ford/) - [Jerry Garcia | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jerry-garcia/) - [Chet Atkins | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/chet-atkins/) - [Jim Hall | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jim-hall/) - [James Hetfield | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/james-hetfield/) - [George Benson | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/george-benson/) - [Tom Morello | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/tom-morello/) - [Jim Heath | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jim-heath/) - [Jim Wyble | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/jim-wyble/) - [Andy Summers | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/andy-summers/) - [Frank Zappa | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/frank-zappa/) - [John Frusciante | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/john-frusciante/) - [Joe Walsh | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/joe-walsh/) - [Eddie Martinez | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/eddie-martinez/) - [Russell Malone | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/russell-malone/) - [Johnny Copeland | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/johnny-copeland/) - [Howard Roberts | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/howard-roberts/) - [Scott Henderson | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/scott-henderson/) - [Richard Thompson | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/richard-thompson/) - [Michael Bloomfield | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/michael-bloomfield/) - [John Mayer | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/john-mayer/) - [Carlos Santana | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/carlos-santana/) - [James Taylor | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/james-taylor/) - [Eric Clapton | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/eric-clapton/) - [Bob Brozman](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/bob-brozman/) - [Robert Fripp | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/robert-fripp/) - [Keith Richards | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/keith-richards/) - [stretch](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/stretch/) - [fretting hand](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/fretting-hand/) - [personalized attention](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/personalized-attention/) - [teaching plan](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/teaching-plan/) - [curriculum](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/curriculum/) - [guitar approach](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/guitar-approach/) - [professional](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/professional/) - [learning music](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/learning-music/) - [working out](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/working-out/) - [pacing yourself](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/pacing-yourself/) - [Motivation | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/motivation/) - [Musicians | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/musicians/) - [Zen Guitar | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/zen-guitar/) - [The Artist’s Way | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-artists-way/) - [Effortless Mastery | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/effortless-mastery/) - [The Inner Game Of Music | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-inner-game-of-music/) - [Stage Performance | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/stage-performance/) - [The Music Lesson | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-music-lesson/) - [Outliers | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/outliers/) - [The Talent Code | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-talent-code/) - [The Power Of The Subconscious Mind | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-power-of-the-subconscious-mind/) - [The Power Of Now | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/the-power-of-now/) - [Joseph Murphy | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/joseph-murphy/) - [Eckhart Tolle | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/eckhart-tolle/) - [Daniel Coyle | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/daniel-coyle/) - [Malcolm Gladwell | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/malcolm-gladwell/) - [Victor Wooten | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/victor-wooten/) - [Livingston Taylor | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/livingston-taylor/) - [Barry Green | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/barry-green/) - [Kenny Werner | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/kenny-werner/) - [Philip Toshio Sudo | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/philip-toshio-sudo/) - [Julia Cameron | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/julia-cameron/) - [About Us](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/about-us/) - [ZOT Zin Students](https://www.zotzinguitarlessons.com/blog/tag/zot-zin-students/) - 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