Thursday, June 16, 2011

Zen Posts: intuition

Imagine the total sound field of the guitar so that you can extend the instrument's voice intuitively during improvisation. During a performance you may encounter something new.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Zen Posts: sustain


Although you have to account for the lack of sustain on the guitar, do not think of the guitar as a non-sustaining instrument. The latter is a mistake that will limit your possibilities.

You are the instrument.

Monday, April 25, 2011

The Purple One: 1993 guitar solo

Gear doesn't make you. It's a finish. If Prince only had access to spoons we'd be asking how is it that he makes so much great music with what I only use for eating?