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Black Country Communion Review

Black Country Communion Review

Posted September 20, 2010 at 11:00 pm | 4 comments

For today’s hard rock fans, the release of Black Country Communion has been a greatly anticipated supergroup event. And now that the self-titled CD is about to drop (Sept. 21), they’ll finally get to hear the assortment of solid recordings from this melting pot of influences.

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Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Guitar Weekend Workshop

Wisconsin Conservatory of Music Guitar Weekend Workshop

Posted September 9, 2010 at 5:53 am | No comments

By: Dr. Matt Warnock For three days in July I had the pleasure of teaching at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music’s annual Guitar Weekend Workshop. The three-day event featured workshops and masterclasses taught by some of the finest guitar pedagogues from the Milwaukee and Chicago metro areas. The workshop was attended by students of all […]

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What You Should Know about the Different Guitar Playing Styles: Learning Your Scales

What You Should Know about the Different Guitar Playing Styles: Learning Your Scales

Posted September 3, 2010 at 6:45 am | One comment

Playing various scales on the guitar is a solid, foundational technique that any player would do well to master.

Posted in: Beginning Lessons, Guitar Lessons, Rock

The Recording Guitarist: A Guide to Studio Gear, Techniques, and Tone

The Recording Guitarist: A Guide to Studio Gear, Techniques, and Tone

Posted August 23, 2010 at 6:25 am | No comments

Chappell takes readers through every step of the recording process; from selecting the right guitar to amps and speakers, micing techniques, doubling tracks, adding effects, tracking vs. mixing, a glossary of important audio and recording terms, and a detailed synopsis on how to dial in the sounds of 14 classic guitarists from Dimebag Darrell, Eddie Van Halen, and Kirk Hammett to Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Steve Morse, and Sonny Landreth. Beyond that, advice from recording industry pros such as Carl Verheyen, Al Di Meola, Alex Lifeson, and Phil Ramone explain dozens of studio tips and tricks—digital delay cascade effects, capoing, setting up a guitar for slide, using multieffects processors inline and more—for players and engineers alike to keep in their arsenal. Hundreds of diagrams and pictures throughout leave no question unanswered.

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The Mission U.K.: Spreading the Word

The Mission U.K.: Spreading the Word

Posted August 21, 2010 at 7:00 am | No comments

The Mission UK has unfairly – to my mind – been tossed into the Goth-rock category from Day One, and thus dismissed by people who never thought to give their extremely strong and diverse rock albums a spin

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Slash Album Review

Slash Album Review

Posted April 9, 2010 at 2:36 pm | 2 comments

Without viewing my article published seven months ago as a shameless plug here, I’d like to mention that when I wrote “Supergroups – Vultures, Chicks, and Other Picks,” I was certain that Slash was about to do something big, even though I knew nothing of his plans.

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Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Fender’s Guitar Clinic features Gary Hoey

Posted April 9, 2010 at 10:46 am | No comments

We were invited to meet with writer, producer and guitar player, Gary Hoey at Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center in Wheaton, Maryland on April 7, 2010. 

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Stevie Salas Interview: Guitars, Amps, Mick Jagger and The Smithsonian Museum

Stevie Salas Interview: Guitars, Amps, Mick Jagger and The Smithsonian Museum

Posted March 26, 2010 at 11:07 am | One comment

The music business has changed dramatically over the past few years. While music is still an international language, the world has become a smaller place, and unfortunately record sales have declined in scope as well. Though sales are down, the rapid pace of technological advancements and the rise of independent artists has caused a tremendous global demand for new music.

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Supergroups – Vultures, Chicks, and Other Picks

Supergroups – Vultures, Chicks, and Other Picks

Posted September 30, 2009 at 1:30 pm | No comments

To begin with, for those unaware, a supergroup is a rock band consisting of members from a variety of prior successful endeavors, musicians who are renowned independently as well. Every now and then, a supergroup infiltrates the rock music world, immediately creating intense anticipation and interest.

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GI at Steve Vai’s “Where the Wild Things Are” Premiere and Charity Event

GI at Steve Vai’s “Where the Wild Things Are” Premiere and Charity Event

Posted September 23, 2009 at 4:50 pm | One comment

Guitar International was invited to the premiere showing of Steve Vai’s new DVD release, Where the Wild Things Are and charity event.

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