by daftparagon | Sep 3, 2015 | Lessons, Playing
The folks at Jazz Advice just posted a list of ideas that will inspire you to play. We’ve talked about inspiration here, quite a bit. No really. So of course we have some quick thoughts on the topic. First off, it’s a perfectly fine list of ideas. I try...
by daftparagon | Jun 29, 2014 | Lessons, Playing
I’ve seen Berklee offer some free programs online before, but this is the most comprehensive listing of courses I remember them offering. Thanks to /u/nostrongfeelings for sharing this. Here’s the complete program at Coursera. Ignore the “sign...
by daftparagon | Apr 3, 2014 | Lessons, Playing
This is probably best for someone who has an understanding of scales and modes, but struggles to memorize how to play them or all the various shapes up and down the neck. This comes from circleof5surecanjive over at Reddit. He was awesome enough...
by daftparagon | Mar 6, 2014 | Lessons, Playing
This video is so incredible. If you’re used to the normal doldrums that is guitar instructional videos, you may have to watch it a few times to get the brilliance. In roughly six and a half minutes, Mark Knopfler gives more incredible creative advice than...
by G. Edward Jones | Dec 30, 2013 | Building, Guitar Store Gospel, Lessons, Passion & Self Hate, Playing, Repairs, Upgrades
Most of us here on the Daft Paragon Ranch are still bleary eyed from tryptophan comas caused by a week of leftover turkey. However, before we get back up to speed in 2014, I wanted to leave 2013 on a positive note. Izzy1 Swan is a wood worker out of South Carolina...
by daftparagon | Oct 10, 2013 | Lessons, Playing
I would never dare call myself an expert at guitar. However, I still am an evangelist for two things; phrasing and dynamics. Regardless of your level of theory knowledge, playing speed or arsenal of licks; having competence in these two areas will make your playing...
