I wanted to give website visitors a taste of the stuff that’s going on in the Patreon. I post a lot of media for free, mostly on youtube so subscribe there if you haven’t, but that is only about 40-50% of the stuff I’m creating. A lot of stuff like this is exclusive only to […]
Monthly Archives: February 2021
Longfall Stream 2/15/2021 (7:00 Central, 8:00 Eastern)
Since we can’t play shows during Covid, Longfall (the band with whom I play guitar here in Minne) is doing a series of prerecorded shows for the cities that shaped us – the “Virtual Stomping Grounds Tour”. Of course, I chose my hometown of Erie, PA. There are even some new song transitions named after […]
Drum Lesson: 1/2 bar fills
1/2 bar fills are actually my favorite to play on drums because they often aren’t overbearing and clearly signal a transition. Here, we’ll look at a 3 of the most common in their simplest form then extend their basic rhythm to different patterns through sticking and use of the kick pedal. This can really make […]
What Smells Like Teen Spirit Taught Me About Guitar
The first in a series, this video explores what I learned from learning one of the most pivotal songs in my life – Smells Like Teen Spirit. We look at the main parts of the song, the techniques used, and ways to apply those techniques. If you are interested in more lesson videos, including a […]
Only (Anthrax remake)
Had the idea on the spur of the moment and did the recording in about 30 min. I loved this song when young and never really imagined doing something like this with it. Had a ton of fun doing this one and really good getting this one done! If you are interested in more of […]