My Favorite Albums Released During 2012
As 2012 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite albums of 2012. This isn’t all the albums I’ve been listening to through the year, but the list that follows are the albums that I have been turning to the most throughout the year. As it turns… [Continue Reading]
Ear Training For Guitarists-Part 1
For the next few lesson blogs, I’d like to point your attention to another set of Guitar World articles. These focus on a relatively advanced technique, but one that is absolutely essential to being a well rounded musician and a better than average guitar player. This is the first post to introduce a subject known… [Continue Reading]
Destinations Is Out Today
The new album, Destinations, is out today! Find it on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play and other online retail sites. The album is also up on radio sites like Spotify and Last.fm. Google Play
Guitar Terms For Beginners-Musical Notation Pt. 1
One of my teaching philosophies is to talk to my students as if they were already a guitarist or musician so they get used to the lingo associated with the instrument. This, however, can lead to some heavy confusion in the beginning of the lessons and ultimately be frustrating for the student. It’s the only… [Continue Reading]
Album Release Date & Lesson Blog Update
Click here to watch the new video update from Dave about the upcoming album Destinations. Also discussed is the lesson blog that’s been recently added to the website.
Keeping Motivation Up-Practice Tip 2
Like the last motivation blog, this post is inspired by John Petrucci’s Wild Stringdom articles in Guitar World Magazine. The article I’m referencing can be found on the Guitar World website. The last blog on motivation touched on breaking up the massive amount of materials available to you into manageable chunks. This follows along the… [Continue Reading]
Keeping Motivation Up-Practice Tip 1
One of the hardest things that I have to do as a guitarist, and a teacher, is to stay motivated and keep my students motivated to play. Everything can seem overwhelming because there is a lot to learn in order to be a well rounded guitarist. Especially when you are starting out, there is a… [Continue Reading]
I’m Not The One Single Out Today
The day for new music has come. The first single from Destinations is out today. I’m Not The One is also the first song on the album.
Welcome Dillon O’Hara
I’m happy to announce the addition of Dillon O’Hara to the band. He’s a fantastic guitar player and be on rhythm guitars and bass. A quick bio on Dillion can be found at. I met him while teaching guitar lessons, he’s a fellow teacher, at Main Street Music in Elk River, MN. I’m really excited… [Continue Reading]
Top 10 Reasons to Know Music Theory
A lot of really good guitar players don’t know how to read music, which keys or scales they’re playing, traditional chord progressions, and they write great music. However, all of the great guitar players know music theory. It is one of the things that separates the great, amazing guitarists and musicians from the normal, everyday… [Continue Reading]
