The first issue of Guitar Interactive Magazine is available. Included in the the first issue is David Gilmour Feature and aBlues Technique Special with Jamie Humphries. There’s also exclusive product reviews, technical lessons and even more features and a Guthrie Govan interview. There’s also an exclusive competition to win a TASCAM 2488 Neo 24-Track Workstation!
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One of may favorite rockers, Sammy Hagar is releasing his autobiography … “RED: My Uncensored Life In Rock” on March 15, 2011. Through his book, Sammy shares his crazy experiences in rock n’ roll, behind the scenes with VH of course, and his take on the experience of fame and success. I don’t know Sammy personally, but it seems to me that he tells it like it is, so I expect a lot candid details and not just bashing the VH brothers. We’ll have to wait and see. Are you looking forward to it?
“Red” is available for pre-order at Amazon:
In his soon to be released book “Guitar Lessons”, Bob Taylor, co-founder of Taylor guitars shares the inside story of the creation and growth of esteemed guitar manufacturer. Taylor candidly tells the story of his experience as a tradesman and entrepreneur with philosophical life lessons that have practical application for building a business.
From the “a-ha” moment in junior high school that inspired his very first guitar, Taylor has been living the American dream, crafting quality products with his own hands and building a successful, sustainable business. In “Guitar Lessons”, he shares the values that he lives by and that have provided the foundation for the company’s success. Please share your thoughts on this book if you’ve read it.
To read an excerpt from the book and for a chance to win free copy, visit Taylor Guitars.
Available for pre-order at Amazon for $14.95:
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Earlier this week, I had an opportunity to interview Dan Lundholm, founder of SpyTunes.com and author of “The Guitar Conspiracy“. I first discovered SpyTunes several months ago in my search to for structured guitar learning program that went beyond video lessons, tablature, or guitar theory.
What really intrigued me is how he presents learning the guitar, much like learning a language you need to understand the grammatical rules … which is simple, with guitar it’s teaching your hands that takes time. He summarizes his method for understanding how to play guitar in this outstanding video: how to play guitar explained in 20 minutes.
Dan’s quest to find a teachable method for understanding how to play the guitar has spanned over 20 years. Among his vast musical experience, he spent 3 years at the Brighton Institute of Modern Music in the UK, where he was taught by Guthrie Govan and subsequently graduated with honors in professional musicianship.
Interview Highlights
Dan is currently working on an electric guitar series in which he’ll be breaking down how to understand and play songs with multiple guitar parts.
I highly recommend the “The Guitar Conspiracy” and SpyTunes.com for those of you that are frustrated with learning guitar, need to improve your creativity, or simply want to use every tool available to help you you become the best guitarist that you can be.
For more information, visit: SpyTunes.com
Jimmy Page of Led Zepplin is putting together a handmade photo memoir of his life a guitarist. It won’t include much in the way of descriptions, just pictures. The hefty price tag has angered some fans, but they’ll only be 2,500 copies made, so I say don’t let it keep you awake at night. He didn’t say … “I’m doing this for the fans”, so don’t take offense. The book is projected to be released in late September. What do you think? Let me know if you buy a copy!
via CBC News