A new AO-transcription found online!
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 4:58am
Hey,
A friend of mine just sent me this link to the transcription of my "My Romance"- guitar solo from the album Thrivin with Marian Petrescu Quartet from 2010 on Resonace Records.
The transcription was made and posted on YouTube by Josh Bennier. He did a great job on this one, it's not easy to transcribe such a solo in an accurate way. So enjoy his work and check out the solo. The score is synced with the audio in his videoclip so it's easy to stop and play it back if needed.
Also our friend and AGU-student Sergey from Ukraine did a transcription of my tune "Gee Bee" and it's now being posted on the site for you to check out.
Regards Andreas
Paul Can't Spell "Stegosaurus"
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 11:15am
Topics: guitar, paul gilbert
I was excited to receive some brand new custom-printed picks from my favorite pick company, Tortex.
I made the design myself, and they did a beautiful job printing my favorite model, the .73mm TIII.
I was playing some ferocious guitar solos with them, when it occured to me... "Did I spell 'stegosaurus' the right way?"
The answer is, "No, I did not."
Fortunately, the picks still function perfectly.
And now I will never forget that "stegosaurus" has an "o" in the middle of it.
Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus. Stegosaurus.
Rock and Roll,
Paul
Jazz Guitar Lesson on Constructing Arpeggios
Mon, 08/04/2014 - 5:43pm
"Notes are a little like planets. They have gravity and they pull in different directions, especially in relation to each other." - Chuck Loeb+
Note: Chuck Loeb passed away in 2017. His lessons are still available through the ArtistWorks Jazz Guitar school with Chuck Loeb. If you would prefer to study Jazz Guitar with ArtistWorks Video Exchange Learning, check out lessons with Dave Stryker here.
In this jazz guitar lesson from the Online Jazz Guitar School with Chuck Loeb, Chuck teaches us how to construct major and dominant arpeggios (notes played in sequence) and chords (notes played together).
The Secret of Fast Picking
Sun, 08/10/2014 - 12:17pm
Topics: guitar, paul gilbert
If you just need a break from all those picking exercises... There is an easy solution.
Just put four picks on the end of a drill. Pull the trigger. ROCK!!!
WARNING: Keep drill bit away from hair.
Thank you,
Paul
Paul Gilbert Releases New Instrumental Guitar Album
Sun, 08/10/2014 - 3:47pm
Topics: guitar, paul gilbert
Paul Gilbert has released a new album on Shrapnel Records titled Stone Pushing Uphill Man. The album features 11 instrumental tracks, comprised of some of Paul's favorite vocal oriented songs. This is great news for anyone taking his online guitar lessons here since it features Paul's signature lead guitar as the main voice. Another plus for Europeans fans is that the album will also be released on vinyl.
"Stone Pushing Uphill Man is the first big step to truly find my voice on the guitar. I wanted the inspiration of my favorite singers for such a big challenge, so I chose a lot of cover songs. I think the listeners will be amazed at what I’ve been able to do with the guitar. Besides the melodies, I’ve also created most of the production with guitars. If the song needed to have keyboards or strings… I found a way to make it happen with the guitar." - Paul Gilbert
Click on the picture to order the album from Amazon!
ArtistWorks Bluegrass Instructors Nominated for 2014 IBMA Awards
Mon, 08/18/2014 - 4:06pm
The International Bluegrass Association has released their picks for the 2014 IBMA awards, and we are pleased to announce that three of our bluegrass teachers have been nominated!
In the Bass category, Missy Raines has been nominated for her 8th IBMA award. In the guitar category, Bryan Sutton has been nominated for his 7th IBMA award. Last but not least, Andy Hall has also been nominated which would mark his first award in the Dobro category (although he did win the award for Instrumental Album of the Year back in 2008 for his debut Sound of the Slide Guitar).
The event itself takes place in Raleigh, NC from September 30 to October 4, and includes the annual World of Bluegrass conference/show. If you've never been, it is definitely the place to be for bluegrass enthusists. If you are going, be sure to email us at media@artistworks.com, we always love hearing from you at events.
RockyGrass 2014
Thu, 08/28/2014 - 1:16pm
This year marked the first RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival since the massive flood that devastated the surrounding areas of Lyons, CO last year including the Planet Bluegrass Ranch where the annual event takes place. After an incredible restoration effort led by the Planet Bluegrass staff, the show went on as scheduled without missing a beat. We had the honor of being one of this year's sponsors and had a great time as we always do there, thanks to all who came out to see us at our booth!
This year marked the first RockyGrass Bluegrass Festival since the massive flood that devastated the surrounding areas of Lyons, CO last year including the Planet Bluegrass Ranch where the annual event takes place. After an incredible restoration effort led by the Planet Bluegrass staff, the show went on as scheduled without missing a beat. We had the honor of being one of this year's sponsors and had a great time as we always do there, thanks to all who came out to see us at our booth!
