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Wacky vacation pics, movie rerun + strum technique

Hi Friend, T.G.I.F ! No guitar lesson today, just some fun entertainment vibes. First, I have two wacky pictures I took on my recent vacation. https://www.claudejohnson.com/blog/ Second, here is a link to the first part of the Claustin Powers video. Some of you might have seen this already, but check it out: https://www.claudejohnson.com/blog/?p=111 Stay tuned …

A Santana Story

hi Friend, Carlos Santana is one my all time favorite guitarists. That’s why I’m so jealous of Jimmy Dillon right now – hegets to play with him later this year. grr… well it’s all good – at least Jimmy is sharing hisstories about the legends (and his guitar wisdom)with all of us. In fact, he’s …

Try this rhythm guitar trick

hi Friend, Happy Monday – rah rah. I don’t want to nag, but haveyou been practicing guitar? I ask because I have lately…And I love makingprogress! My lead guitar chops are coming along. It’s nothing out of the ordinary – I’m workingon your basic pentatonic and diatonic scales,but getting them up to HIGH SPEED BABY. …

Cool blues turnaround (lesson)

Hi Friend, Today’s email is short and sweet. I wrote a nice little blues turnaround and tabbed it out for you. It’s on my blog. https://www.claudejohnson.com/blog What else is going on? It’s Friday. I’m alive and well. The drama is over for the moment – worked things out with my girl, at least for the …

How (NOT) to deal with criticism

Hi Friend, I just read a funny (but true) article about how a street musician got upset when some guy criticized his guitar playing. Apparently, he then proceeded to bash his critic (literally) over the head with his guitar, and ended up in jail. Now, I know YOU’RE not THAT foolish that you would risk …