I was needing some inspiration and popped in a DVD of Rainbow Live in Munich from 1977. Absolutely amazing. But....it got me thinking about the differences and similarities of Blackmore and Malmsteen. You decide...

[21] Say It Simply, With Passion...

Jan 21st, 2022 14m 25s

Would you believe that a fortune cookie could be so profound and insightful? You can find wisdom and inspiration anywhere and everywhere.

[20] It's Not My Job...

Jan 19th, 2022 15m 10s

This all started from a video that was posted by my old guitar teacher. It took me down a rabbit hole that I'm still going down.

[19] The Close Of 2021

Dec 30th, 2021 8m 31s

In this episode I give you some end-of-the-year gems. Lots of great things in store for 2022. I hope you stay with me.

[18] My Cover Of Joe Satriani's "Always With Me, Always With You" And What I Learned From It

Dec 10th, 2021 21m 25s

Hey guys, here is my cover of this iconic tune. In this episode, I tell you why I decided to learn and record it and what I gained from the experience.

[17] Practice....the second in this series

Dec 1st, 2021 14m 47s

How do we deliberately practice? And more importantly, why do we practice? This is the second installment in this series...

[16] Practice.....the first in the series

Nov 27th, 2021 30m 38s

This subject is like beating a dead horse. It's something that as a teacher and a student is talked about so much but at the same time it's so misunderstood. When taken in a negative context it can really derail someone's potential and future

[15] What’s Your Main Battle?....

Nov 8th, 2021 11m 28s

In this episode we’re going to talk about what each of our main battles are. Mine is a lot different than yours, and yours will be a lot different from somebody else’s. It’s time to look within…

[14] Don’t Be Like This...

Oct 31st, 2021 14m 51s

Some guitar players act like little girls. You’ll know what I’m talking about when you listen to this episode…

[13] With Persistence Comes Success

Oct 26th, 2021 11m 17s

You guys know I'm a sucker for quotes. This is one that I try to live my life by. I hope you guys will see the value in it...

[12] How You Do Anything...

Oct 25th, 2021 2m 1s

This is truth as it relates to mastering your instrument as well as mastering your life.

[11] Are Pentatonics Enough?...

Oct 20th, 2021 11m 53s

Can a guitarist/musician really express themselves with just the pentatonic scale? Listen to this episode and find out what my take is.

[10] Homogenous...

Oct 18th, 2021 16m 46s

Why do most guitarists sound the same? In this episode I reveal that along with some other ramblings I tend to spew....lol...

[9] I'll Do It Tomorrow...

Oct 5th, 2021 8m 59s

Sometimes nuggets of wisdom are revealed to you at the strangest times and in the strangest circumstances. You can learn something from anyone and everyone. Sometimes it's what to do, and sometimes it's what NOT to do.

An Affliction We All Deal With...

Oct 3rd, 2021 9m 36s

This is something I deal with on a DAILY basis. Just as I know you do, too. We all deal with this in every area of our lives, not just mastering our instrument...

Keep It Real...Keep It Raw

Aug 9th, 2021 8m 47s

In this episode, I’m talking about being too polished as opposed to just keeping it raw and honest. Raw, honest and simple is integrity at it’s finest...

I Was Mislead For Quite Some Time...

Jul 5th, 2021 36m 36s

So... you guys know I love quotes and how applicable they are to learning and mastering the guitar. This is one of my favorite quotes that was erroneously attributed to the wrong guy!! That's all good because it's a great quote that is fundam

Satch Boogie - Cover (Audio Only)

Jul 5th, 2021 3m 24s

Here is the audio of the video I shot for Satch Boogie. If you'd like to see it, check it out here:https://vimeo.com/512133997

Raw and Simple. Be True To Yourself...

Jul 4th, 2021 13m 32s

I’ve stripped things down a bit. Here’s why it's been awhile since the last episode and what’s going on moving forward. These principles should be reflected in your approach and execution of your playing prowess.

The Story Of Why I Decided To Cover Satch Boogie...

Feb 14th, 2021 14m 23s

So...as I've told you guys before, my focus and inspirations come and go in cycles (or phases). I've just gotten out of my Yngwie phase and headed right into my Joe Satriani phase (again...). I figured what better way than to learn record and

In and Out - Our Inspiration and Focus Is A Perpetual Cycle

Jan 30th, 2021 18m 9s

My focus and inspiration regarding study and learning seems to come in phases. I'll get intensely focused on a specific technique, style or artist and learn as much as I can and incorporate it into my style. As one phase comes to a close, ano

How Important Are You Decisions?

Jan 4th, 2021 11m 3s

Welcome!! In this episode we discuss how seemingly unimportant decisions can throw off the trajectory of your development.

The Long Overdue Relaunch

Jan 1st, 2021 10m 1s

It's been needing to be done for awhile. I needed to refocus and make things a bit more concise. I was on a role for awhile, but things felt like they were lacking. So I'm going for shorter episodes that are applicable in the everyday life o

I Hate Nights Like These...

Dec 30th, 2020 12m 2s

Every musician relishes the magical moments. You know, the nights where everything is perfect. Your tone is amazing, your playing is inspired and even the band is kicking ass!! Nights like this don't happen very often, but when they do there

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