I'm starting to plan for my trip to Chile and Brazil next month, and that means making a suitcase-sized pedalboard. Here is my first attempt (above.) I tested it out with some jamming, and everything sounded great... and looked good too. I didn't plan on this particular color combination, but somehow it reminds me of a bowl of "Spree" candy.

And don't worry, I'll remember to change my power supply to 230v before I go.

This April, I'll be traveling to Chile and Brazil for some guitar clinics. I'm still waiting for the complete list of Brazil clinics, but there is only one clinic in Chile, so I can go ahead and announce that one.

Here is the official site (in Spanish) http://www.guitarfest.cl/

I had fun cutting myself out in Photoshop, and combining the photo with the Chilean flag. I'm looking forward to seabass and... rock!

Thank you,

Paul

I was answering some Video Exchanges a couple weeks ago, and I stepped away from my computer for a moment. When I came back, I found that the video that I was watching had stopped right here (see above.) I thought to myself, "Man, Steve is just doing it right." Let me just take this moment to say the same to all of you, here are the school. You are all doing it right. Thanks for bringing your guitar and rocking out. The world is a better place for it.

Thank you,

Paul

Today, I set up my studio to record my parts for the Forum Jam. (I had to raise the lights a bit, because I wanted to stand up and rock out!) John at Artistworks has already edited everyone's video performances to lock into the backing track, and I've got room for a solo in between each player. I was able to make the video really big on my computer, so I could get inspiration from everyone's playing. You guys played some great stuff! I'm going to send my video to John tonight, so he can get it locked in to the backing track. (I did my performance the same way that you did yours. I shouted "1, 2, 3, 4" and then played along with the backing track in my headphones.) I can't wait to see it all done. Thanks again for playing great, and getting me out of my chair to rock!

Paul

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!