Blues guitar books
As New Year is about to start I was looking for the nice books to advance further in my blues playing.
Fender Champion 20: the ideal practice amp
First a short disclaimer. This is not my first amp. It should have been. But then I am not sure I could appreciate it’s simplicity and beauty. I’ve started with Blackstar HT1R and while it is a very nice and compact piece of gear I am not sure I appreciated it either.
Recording guitar audio (and video)
Here is a basic setup for audio (and video) recording. Since I have no prior experience I tried to have simple but effective setup. I hope this helps.
Music video: Edvard Grieg “Morning Mood”
It has been quiet a while since last post. I wanted to make another video, but couldn’t find time to sit down and film it until it finally began to rain…
Uke time! Leho LHUC-MM-CE
It is summer time – vacations, travels, seaside, music… Last year one my electrics travelled with me, but this time somehow I had settled on a smaller instrument. Ukulele!
One year into guitar practice revamped
This post was originally published in February 2019, but reposted here to consolidate all materials in one place.
So it already a year ago that my short illness inspired me to rethink my “time investments” and to decide “once and forever” to pick guitar again. Perhaps a good time to think back and reflect on the past year.
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Blues guitar reading list
Here is my reading list originally posted in 2018 and moved here for completeness.
As a technical guy I couldn’t avoid looking for the “theory behind” when playing guitar.
Picking an electric guitar (again)
This post was originally published on May 11, 2018, but reposted here to consolidate all learning materials in one place.
After many years I have decided to pick my (electric) guitar again. I am sharing my story, hopefully to help or inspire other people to do the same!