Dinner with The DiMarzios

Sun, 02/02/2014 - 6:10pm
Written by PaulGilbert

I had a great time on Saturday night having dinner with Larry DiMarzio and his wife Gina. Also at the dinner were Steve Vai, Richie Kotzen, and Billy Sheehan. We talked, and laughed, and ate, and ate, and ate. Larry DiMarzio knows pickups, and he knows Italian food. I'm glad to know him! (and Steve, Richie, and Billy as well!) Now, I'm going to go play some notes through my Air Classics...

Rock and Roll!

Paul

New Album from Jason Vieaux: Play

Thu, 02/06/2014 - 5:45pm
Written by AW

jason vieux new album play

The new album from Jason Vieaux is now available. This diverse new collection of songs marks Jason Vieaux’s 20th anniversary as a performer and includes music of Spanish, South American, Mexican, Cuban, French, and American origin. Included on the album are showpieces by Barrios, Sagreras, Bustamante, Sainz De La Maza, Tárrega, as well as Jason's own arrangement of Duke Ellington’s In A Sentimental Mood. Play was recently chosen as an "Album of the Week" by WQXR, where they note Jason's "particular knack for accentuating the music's tangy chord changes."

"Azica Records, my management and publicity team, my fans and students from around the world, have brought wonderful energy and support around the creation of "PLAY", and so I celebrate its worldwide release with all of you." - Jason Vieaux

Click on the picture to order your copy of Play. Jason Vieaux is an ArtistWorks instructor, to learn more about Vieaux's online classical guitar school click here.

 

jason vieux new album play

The new album from Jason Vieaux is now available. This diverse new collection of songs marks Jason Vieaux’s 20th anniversary as a performer and includes music of Spanish, South American, Mexican, Cuban, French, and American origin. Included on the album are showpieces by Barrios, Sagreras, Bustamante, Sainz De La Maza, Tárrega, as well as Jason's own arrangement of Duke Ellington’s In A Sentimental Mood. Play was recently chosen as an "Album of the Week" by WQXR, where they note Jason's "particular knack for accentuating the music's tangy chord changes."

"Azica Records, my management and publicity team, my fans and students from around the world, have brought wonderful energy and support around the creation of "PLAY", and so I celebrate its worldwide release with all of you." - Jason Vieaux

Click on the picture to order your copy of Play. Jason Vieaux is an ArtistWorks instructor, to learn more about Vieaux's online classical guitar school click here.

Will the Right T-Shirt Make You Play Better?

Wed, 02/12/2014 - 3:48pm
Written by PaulGilbert

paul gilbert t shirt

What is the real secret to playing an indestructible chicka, having super-controlled vibrato, and playing faster than a cheetah chasing a gazelle? Having the right t-shirt can only help! I have some excellent Paul Gilbert t-shirts that I brought back from my last couple of European concert tours. You can get them here:

http://www.paulgilbertonlineshop.com/shop/

A custom pick comes with each order, and seriously, when you wear the shirt your playing will become 5% faster.

Thank you!

Paul

Ditto X2

Thu, 02/13/2014 - 12:29pm
Written by PaulGilbert

I'm totally satisfied with my original Ditto Looper pedal, but for some awesome extra features, check out the X2!

Bassist, Looking for Gig

Thu, 02/13/2014 - 7:12pm
Written by PaulGilbert

The promoters of the G4 Experience asked me to come up with a promotional video for the camp. I did my best...

P.S. This is another good use of the Ditto Looper!

The Great Guitars™ Tour with Martin Taylor, Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, Peppino D’Agostino

Wed, 02/19/2014 - 1:35pm
Written by AW

the great guitars tour

ArtistWorks Fingerstyle Guitar School Teacher Martin Taylor will be featured on The Great Guitars™ Tour this Spring along with Frank Vignola, Vinny Raniolo, and Peppino D’Agostino. Martin has roots to the the original lineup from the 1970s which included the legendary Barney Kessel, Charlie Byrd & Herb Ellis. Having replaced Ellis in the 1980s, Martin returned to The Great Guitars Tour™ in the 2010s and is continuing the tradition with three of today's top acoustic players.

Cool Jazz Guitar Licks from Andreas Oberg

Fri, 02/21/2014 - 2:38pm
Written by AW

jazz guitar licks from andreas oberg

Watch Andreas' Free Guitar Lessons

Andreas Oberg is one of the most dynamic players today in Jazz and beyond. When he's not giving video exchange feedback to members of his Online Jazz & More Guitar School, he performs and writes songs with high profile Korean recording artists.  Andreas took some time to record four really cool jazz guitar licks that we are making available for everyone to check out at no charge. They are great to add into your playing no matter what style you play.

  • Jazz Guitar Lick # 1: Cool jazz guitar lick over Am7 (A Minor 7th Chord)
  • Jazz Guitar Lick # 2: Sweeping guitar lick that starts on G
  • Jazz Guitar Lick # 3: George Benson inspired run over Bb7 (B Flat 7th Chord)
  • Jazz Guitar Lick # 4: Useful Jazz guitar lick over Em7 (E Minor 7th Chord) 

Platinum Vinyl

Sun, 02/23/2014 - 8:00pm
Written by PaulGilbert

mr big paul gilbert platinum

I picked up some stuff from my storage locker today, and found a box with this "Platinum" award inside. It's fun to think back to the days when I had big hair, big hits, and big vinyl album collection. But I must admit that I enjoy the present day a lot too. It's been more than 20 years since "Lean Into It" was released, and I've played a lot of guitar since that time. And I plan on playing a lot more. Rock and Roll... Past, present, and future!

Vote ArtistWorks for Best Online Guitar Resource

Mon, 02/24/2014 - 6:09pm
Written by AW

acoustic guitar awards

It's time for the annual Player's Choice Awards from Acoustic Guitar Magazine!

We are proud to announce that ArtistWorks has been nominated for the "Online Guitar Resource" category!

If you, or anyone you know, are enjoying and learning from our online guitar lessons, please vote for us!  

To vote, please click here and find our category, "Online Guitar Resource" on Page 2 of the ballot form.

best online guitar resource

Ballots close on March 31, 2014 so be sure to get your vote in and don't forget to tell your friends to vote too!