Cycle of Fourths & Cycle of Fifths

It’s easy to find any diatonic major scale based in this short cut I’ll give to you. It’s not necessary even to know the basic structure of a major scale, you just have to know the name of the musical notes as well as the accidental forms (sharps and [...]

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Writing 600 pieces of astounding music before age 36 ain’t too shabby. Mozart’s legacy is legendary. Over 200 years after his death, his name is still synonymous with great Classical Music.
Do you think Jimi Hendrix or Van Halen’s name will be remembered this long? I sure hope so!
I recently [...]

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For the readers who may be unfamiliar with your work, how would you describe your music? Who are your main influences?
My main influences, as far as guitar playing goes, are Steve Vai, Paul Gilbert, Jason Becker, Marty Friedman, and David Gilmour. Paul Gilbert, perhaps, has the most influence on my playing style; whereas, Steve [...]

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“Do I listen to Pop music because I am miserable, or am I miserable because I listen to pop music?”-John Cusack
I wouldn’t be surprised if it was the second one, John. After all, how could Kid Rock’s new rip-off of Sweet Home Alabama NOT make you miserable?
At times, guitar players can be an [...]

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Even though scandal between these three have been dominating the tabloids recently, they all actually have some pretty damn good career and motivational advice.
You may not like these guys, but you have to respect their success. Their mindsets are what set them apart. Set yourself apart by adapting their ways of thinking:
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God Bless the USA! And to those who are not fellow Americans, God Bless you guys too!
When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.
-Jimi Hendrix
Let’s make babies, not war. Love all you guys and thanks for being our friends and supporters!

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Hi guys,
Welcome to my column. Let me introduce myself and my background, my name is Chris Horton. I’m a 25 year old guitarist, in a working band, and I play guitar for a local studio, Oasis Records. I also have worked as crew on some big name Australian acts. I got to see and set [...]

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Find yourself getting asked this question each day as you stroll into your part-time or full-time job? Maybe you are starting to feel like everyday you have a “case of the Mondays.”

If you can find a fulfilling job that allows you to still be involved in music at the level you desire, then great! [...]

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“Why am I troubled in this narrow cramped routine, when life, all life, with all its joys lies open to me?”-Leo Tolstoy
Do you seem to be asking yourself this question regularly? Are you leading the life that you have envisioned for yourself?
Maybe you are. But there is a good chance that [...]

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Danny Devito may not be a virtuoso guitar player, but guitarist can learn a valuable lesson from him nonetheless.
You may be asking yourself, “What the Hell does Danny Devito have to do with guitar?”
Seth Godin, marketing genius had a very interesting post comparing Danny with George Clooney:
Can you imagine the career advice Danny got? [...]

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