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Hear and Play Music Latest Posts

  • Who else wants to learn how to solo with the “altered scale?”

    In this past lesson, we covered the melodic minor scale. And in this past lesson, we covered the modes of the major scale. In today's lesson, we'll actually combine the two concepts...

    Nov 20th, 2008

  • Here’s a way to multiply your chordal vocabulary… OVERNIGHT!

    If you've been following this blog for a while, you've seen several lessons on "inversions." For those of you who don't know, an inversion is simply a different way to play a chord. And here's a simple rule to remember... The number of ways to "invert" a chord is equal to the number of notes in the chord!

    Nov 19th, 2008

  • NEW Video Update: 45-minute Tutorial Posted (& Backdoor Access Granted)…

    By now, I'm sure you've heard about my upcoming "secret" resource I've been working on (well, it's not a secret anymore now that all the details are out)... ...And ever since I revealed that I'm giving away a 2-hour $49 dvd course for free, things have been pretty wild to say the least. Not only am I anticipating that we'll sell out of the 500 free dvds pretty fast, but I think we're going to have to turn many away. Watch my latest update to find out how you can get a "backdoor" link and increase your chances of being one of the lucky 500... Update: The launch has been postponed but to hold you another week, I've posted a new 45-minute video tutorial teaching Kirk Franklin's "Imagine Me." Click for details...

    Nov 18th, 2008

  • We’re back! Join me for tonight’s radio show! Tues, Nov 18 @ 6pm pacific

    The show is tonight. Join us at 6pm pacific * 9pm eastern! We'll be giving away stuff, chatting about music, and taking live calls!

    Nov 18th, 2008