You better not look down if you want to keep on flying. —B.B. King Photo by alonis
Author: Jeff
Jeff Feldman is a guitar instructor in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in teaching beginners and songwriting development.
Duel from “Crossroads” by Steve Vai and Ry Cooder (Featured Song)
SPOILER ALERT! This is the climax of the movie 1986 movie “Crossroads” (IMDb link here). If you are interested in seeing this excellent movie staring the Karate Kid (Ralph Macchio) as a young guitarist on an adventure into the world…
Guitar Quote of the Week: Anton Chekhov
If you want to work on your art, work on your life. —Anton Chekhov
“Four Chord Song” by Axis of Awesome (Featured Song)
This Australian trio decides they aren’t internationally famous because they’ve never written a four chord song, and then shows us all what one (or dozens) sound like. This video is an excellent way to see how closely most songs are…
Guitar Quote of the Week: Joe Satriani
There’s no substitute for bonehead repetition. —Joe Satriani
Which 12-Necked Guitar is Right for You?
Japanese artist Yoshihiko Satoh has a love of multiplying mass-produced objects—including guitars. FYI, I’m not sure what the correct posture is for playing the giant guitar wheels. • An article and guitar image gallery on Yoshihiko Satoh • Yoshihiko Satoh’s Website
“Irish Tune Suite” by Dan Crary (Featured Song)
Legendary bluegrass guitarist Dan Crary delves into Celtic-style guitar in this solo piece played on a 12-string with an alternative tuning (not the standard EADGBE).
Flow: How to Get in the Zone and Stay There
Ever sit down with your guitar and realize… wow, I’m playing much better than normal today. You’re making very few mistakes, you’re playing faster and more efficiently. Why can’t we play like that all the time? The ability to get…
Happy New Year from Creative Spark Guitar!
It’s 2012, and whether it’s the beginning of the end or the dawn of a new age, the Mayans are telling us to make this year count. I’ve been working on several new projects that I hope to be rolling…
Mysteries and Health Benefits of Music
Music is endlessly fascinating. It’s a phenomenon that is so simple and quintessentially human, yet one which we still struggle to understand. How did it come about, and why? Why does it interact with our brains and bodies in…