“I believe that guitarists that follow the path of Zen should be taken seriously. By using the art of Zen teachings I am able to practise and teach in the way that is both useful for me and my students. By following the correct path I am able to discipline myself in ways that can [...]

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Here is an interesting article I read in Psychology Today and emphasizes one of the points that we try to make here at GPZ: that talent isn’t enough. Here is the article: Why Prodigies Fail Talent isn’t enough. Commitment, perseverance and innovation help prodigies make a lasting mark. By: PT Staff   In retrospect, it [...]

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The following is a troubling email I received from SongU.com.  Read it.  Take action, and stay informed.  Your future career could be at stake!  Here it is: On Monday, January 28, the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) begins the hearing that will determine mechanical rates for every songwriter and music publisher in America. It will be [...]

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For about 20 years, I was in search of something different, in a time period where guitarists worldwide were learning EVH riffs, and whole introductions and songs, I turned a different direction. I learned a different type of theory, Basic Chord Progressions. I had a guitar teacher in junior high school that taught me all [...]

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They’re running out of you! -George Costanza  

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