What's The Frequency, Kenneth?
Here is another great 90's song by R.E.M.. I was a huge fan of this band in the 80's, starting from the time when I first heard the song...
How To Write A Song
Happy New Year! I thought I would start 2017 off on a creative note by talking about songwriting. If you have never tried, there is no...
Hotel California Solo
I am currently working on this solo with a few of my students. I have always loved it and have been playing it for years. Finally, this...
The Power Of Three Chords
Sometimes all you need to write a great song is three chords... and here is the proof (again). I just discovered this song and this band; Sh
Blow Up The Outside World - Soundgarden
At the request of some of my students, I have been learning a lot of Soundgarden recently. They are definitely another iconic 90's band....
Satan's Holiday With Ritchie Blackmore
One of my favorite rock guitar instrumentals is Satan's Holiday by The Lancasters. I discovered this track a few years ago on a...
Failure Hurts But It Can Also Help Us
In life, failure is a certainty. At some point, we all experience it to one degree or another. Failure can break you or it can make you...
Buddy Holly - Weezer
One of my favorite bands from the 90's is Weezer. Their first album had a big influence on me. I loved the sound of their crunchy guitars...
Willie Weeks
This album is my favorite album of all time. I discovered it completely by accident back in the early 90's when I was first getting into...
Not Your Typical Wipeout!
Rock music has a rich history of instrumental guitar songs. Over the last few years, I have done a lot of research and have managed to...