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Jimmy jams with who?? whaa?? – amazing pics

hi Friend, Oh man… this is not your ordinary, everyday “Claude email”… I want to show you some pics that Jimmy Dillon just sent me this week. He’s rocking out with some seriously famous dudes like they were neighborhood jam buddies. It’s amazing. Gotta see this… JIMMY DILLON JAMS WITH R.W. and D.C. If you …

Challenge of the modern day guitarist

hi Friend, I’m about to sit down for a practice session here and working on my picking chops. You know, one thing I’ve learned in life is that people tend to have similar experiences. So if I’m struggling with something, chances are good that many people feel the same thing. One thing that I struggle …

how i deal with stress

hi Friend, TGIF … its been a heck of a week over here in my corner of the universe. Kinda stressed but nothin the Johnsonater can’t handle. Actually the guitar helps me “deal” a lot of times. Helps me take my mind to a place of inspiration and away from the mundane and “boggeries” of …

completely out of it

hi Friend, A friend of mine told me that I seem “out of it” lately… Maybe it’s cause I’m getting ready to get married in October. Maybe the fact that I’m totally crazy is finally taking its toll after all these years, ha! lol.. But I’m not too out of it to recognize some slick …

Countermelody lesson (video)

hi Friend, I’d like to wrap up my little video series on “playing single notes between the chords” with today’s lesson. This one talks about countermelodies or fills. Think of it as “tasty little licks” in between your chords. Hope you enjoy this lesson and the whole series. It’s all on my blog CLAUDE JOHNSON …

just about perfect

hi Friend, Just filmed another video for you. Yes, spending time with the ol’ geetar is a pleasure. Actually I was in the park with my family earlier today…Gorgeous day here just before summer hits. It’s like 80 degrees, clear and sunny… Just about perfect. As much as I love my family, it was nice …

Bad timing

hi Friend, No, I’m not talking about your sense of rhythm. Yesterday, I sent out a message regarding a free gift I want to give you. You can see it on Claude Johnson Blog I’ll let the cat outta the bag. It’s a set of musical playing cards… Great way to have fun either alone …