Add Some Jazz Flair to Your Blues!
Add some extra spice to your standard blues jams! In our third lesson on the 12-bar blues, Justin…
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Bridge The Gap: Bridge Writing Tips
When you listen to a song, you’re taken on a journey of ups, downs, twists, and turns. The…
Build Up and Erupt: How to Transition From Pre-Chorus to Chorus
In our previous post, we explored the inner workings of constructing verse lyrics and themes. But where do…
It’s Your First Verse: Make It Pop!
Each part of a song has an important function. Whether it’s the chorus, the bridge, etc., each section…
Tributes to Eddie Van Halen, From Those Who Knew Him Best
The music world lost a legend this week with the passing of Eddie Van Halen. With such a…
Save Our Stages: Help Your Favorite Local Venues Survive
UPDATE: The Save Our Stages campaign has proved a success! Funding for independent venues and promoters was added…
Jaki Liebezeit and CAN: A Look at Krautrock’s Human Drum Machine
With the news of Jaki Liebezeit’s recent passing, what better time than now to take a look back at his influential…
Leonard Cohen Dead at 82
If we know anything about these times, it’s that sacrifices — whether earned or unearned — are coming.…
Flea’s Lesser-Known Grooves
Flea’s Signature Fender Jazz Bass came as quite the surprise to us at Summer NAMM this year, and…
Scotty Moore & The Language of Lead Guitar
At around 11:30 yesterday morning, the news broke that legendary rockabilly guitarist and rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Scotty…
