Exploring 7/8
This piece is not meant to be a theory lesson in meter and time signatures. Rather, it is meant to help you open up some new doors and hopefully get your creative juices flowing!
Most of us have grown up listening to music characterized by the familiar time signatures of 4/4 or 3/4. 4/4 is the [...]
Committed to Success
When approaching a music project, no matter whether it’s a rehearsal, a recording or a performance, an important fundamental aspect to success is commitment. Being truly committed to a project means setting a goal and following through with attaining it. Commitment lies deeper than musical skill, gratification, and ego. It’s about showing up prepared [...]
A personal tribute to Carlos Santana
Song For Carlos
I wrote this song in 1996 as a personal tribute to a guitar player who over the years has had an influence on me. That guitar player of course is Carlos Santana.
I hope he gets to hear it one day! The song is track 2 on my CD, Old Dog New Tricks which [...]
A Promenade With Your Muse
Have you ever had a dry spell? You know, where you can’t get motivated or inspired to play your instrument? If you’re like me, you might even put a few of your guitars out on stands and leave them where you will always see them hoping that the sight of them will encourage you to [...]
