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Monday, May 25, 2015
Friday, May 22, 2015
The Wrecking Crew - Something Stupid - Frank and Nancy Sinatra
With Carol Kaye, Victor Feldman, Glen Campbell, Al Viola and Hal Blaine.
Friday, May 15, 2015
Bottle Cap Banjo
I'm constantly on the look out for new sounds. New sounds for me. And even better new sounds no one has heard. Often when working on film and games scores a different sonic paintbrush is required. That's when a good imagination comes in hand. Case in point the video below...
Friday, May 1, 2015
Getting Better - Adult Edition (Updated 6/2/15)
A friend of mine asked me for some tips on how to get better. And like many adults with jobs and families he doesn't have a lot of time. Here's what I told him...
Some thoughts on getting better on guitar.
1. Practice 5 minutes a day. That’s easy, 5 turns to 10 to 15 to 30, etc. If I told you had to practice an hour a day you’d never do it. Like me trying to get to the gym.
2. Keep guitars handy. If you have a lot of down time in what you do, make sure the guitar is out and ready to be played.
3. Dig your left thumbnail into your finger tips (pads) to toughen them up when not around the guitar. Or right if you are left-handed.
4. Your right hand should lock to the drummer’s right (HiHat) hand. (Or left if, well you know...)
5. If you are struggling with a new chord practice going to that chord from all the other ones you aren’t struggling with. For example… say F was your hard chord.
F C F G F Am F Em F E F D F Dm F etc.
… and just do one strum of each, this is left hand work not right hand. Don’t waste valuable time strumming four beats each.
6. If you want to be playing electric guitar, every now and then practice loud. Maybe when no one else is home. The guitar is a whole different animal to tame when cranked. That’s why Eddie Van Halen is so amazing because that guitar is a tamed tornado in his hands.
7. Practice standing up if you are going to be performing. The ergonomics are very different sitting than standing. Otherwise after the gig you’ll be all like “But I played so good at home.”
8. Jam with others better than you. Like playing tennis with someone better it’ll raise your game.
9. Take a lesson every now and then.
10. Spend too much on a new guitar. Out of guilt you'll be motivated to get your money's worth.
11. Watch videos of great players to get inspired. Watch how they approach the instrument.
12. To be able to play like your favorite players, study their influences. That will give you greater insight.
Some thoughts on getting better on guitar.
1. Practice 5 minutes a day. That’s easy, 5 turns to 10 to 15 to 30, etc. If I told you had to practice an hour a day you’d never do it. Like me trying to get to the gym.
2. Keep guitars handy. If you have a lot of down time in what you do, make sure the guitar is out and ready to be played.
3. Dig your left thumbnail into your finger tips (pads) to toughen them up when not around the guitar. Or right if you are left-handed.
4. Your right hand should lock to the drummer’s right (HiHat) hand. (Or left if, well you know...)
5. If you are struggling with a new chord practice going to that chord from all the other ones you aren’t struggling with. For example… say F was your hard chord.
F C F G F Am F Em F E F D F Dm F etc.
… and just do one strum of each, this is left hand work not right hand. Don’t waste valuable time strumming four beats each.
6. If you want to be playing electric guitar, every now and then practice loud. Maybe when no one else is home. The guitar is a whole different animal to tame when cranked. That’s why Eddie Van Halen is so amazing because that guitar is a tamed tornado in his hands.
7. Practice standing up if you are going to be performing. The ergonomics are very different sitting than standing. Otherwise after the gig you’ll be all like “But I played so good at home.”
8. Jam with others better than you. Like playing tennis with someone better it’ll raise your game.
9. Take a lesson every now and then.
10. Spend too much on a new guitar. Out of guilt you'll be motivated to get your money's worth.
11. Watch videos of great players to get inspired. Watch how they approach the instrument.
12. To be able to play like your favorite players, study their influences. That will give you greater insight.
Monday, April 27, 2015
Recent Session - Game - Desert Fire
Twenty years ago there really was no such thing as a recording session for "video" games. Game music is a whole new art form in it's self, case in point, check out my acoustic and mandolin work on Austin Wintory's music for Desert Fire....
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Friday, October 17, 2014
Friday, May 23, 2014
A Recent Session - Justin Bieber - "Flatline"
One of my favorite tunes of his. The melody on this track are amazing. I played high-strung guitar, acoustic guitar and my G&L Legacy Special.
Sunday, May 11, 2014
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
A Recent Session _ Justin Bieber - "Confident"
I played my Fender Deluxe Standard Strat into my Lexicon rig into ProTools.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
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