Writing Songs in Modes
Writing Songs in Modes First off, if you need to brush up on your modes, you can do so here: The Modes Explained Through the years, many students and musician friends have asked me how to write songs in different modes. While it’s good to know the scale structure of each mode, a good start … Writing Songs in Modes
Posted in Harmony/Chords, Music Theory, Song-Writing Tagged modes, songwriting, write songs in modes, writing songs
Advanced Wayne Krantz Influenced Soloing Technique
Advanced Improvisation Technique Influenced by Wayne Krantz In case you need an introduction to Wayne Krantz, here are some videos of him performing live. As you can tell, Wayne has an incredibly unique style and personality as a guitarist. While I was in Berklee, I had the good fortune to study private instruction for a … Advanced Wayne Krantz Influenced Soloing Technique
Posted in Melody/Improv, Music Theory Tagged Guitar Improvisation, guitar solos, improvisation, learn to solo, Wayne Krantz
Guitars and Humor
Guitars and Humor This German company makes aluminum guitar necks. They even have an all-aluminum guitar. I like the chrome, shiny, polished look. German engineering with classic, timeless design. Baguley Guitars Aluminum Neck Guitars Blue Metallic Beauty Crazy Gorgeous Burl Delft Porcelain Elaborate Carved Woodwork Eye-Catching with Classic Look Grey Red Oddity Innovative Headless Design … Guitars and Humor
Posted in Guitar Gear, Guitar Humor Tagged guitars, Humor | Los Angeles Guitar Lessons by Vreny Van Elslande
The Scale With the Most Names
The Scale With the Most Names The scale with the most names is the Phrygian Dominant scale It’s scale number 1232 in the scale book I published. The Phrygian Dominant scale is one of my all-time favorite scales and scale sounds. It is the 5th mode of the harmonic minor scale. What this means is … The Scale With the Most Names
Posted in Melody/Improv, Music Theory Tagged 5th mode of Harmonic Minor Scale, Phrygian Dominant, scales
Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice
Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice I can always tell immediately when a student is starting to lose drive and motivation. That student’s energy changes over the course of a couple of weeks, progress comes to a halt, lesser positive attitudes and insecurities start to muddy up communication with the teacher during lessons. … Tips for If You Need Motivation to Practice
