From the monthly archives:

October 2008

Why Did You Pick Up The Guitar Today?

by emon on October 31, 2008

Was reading Christopher’s post about practicing and he makes an important, and that is of goal-oriented practice. For most things in life we create - or struggle to - a short term, then a long term goal. Long term goals are fun and are fully realized…in our heads. Short term goals are the result of [...]

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MG Interview with Yngwie Malmsteen

by emon on October 31, 2008

Guitarist Matthew Mills interviews Yngwie Malmsteen for Modern Guitars. Check out Mills’s work here.

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Note: Some of you have used the following exercise/game to write new music. If so, please leave a comment and share that music. Would love to see what you’ve come up with.
You know the game. You say what you associate with a particular word when the word is thrown at you. For example: Paris: [...]

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Guitarkadia @ Alltop Baybee!

by emon on October 29, 2008

Psyched that Alltop folks set up a new section for guitars. Lesson: never hurts to send in suggestions.
So, a warm welcome to all the fellow bloggers, now together at http://guitars.alltop.com
Please understand this is a list made from blogs I’ve had my eye on for some time. I’m sure I’ve missed some really good blogs. If [...]

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Teenage Dirtbag by Earl Okin

by emon on October 29, 2008

The original by Wheatus had completely disappeared from my memory but came back as this version by Earl Okin; can I admit to not knowing Okin? Is it safe? [thx Bottletop]

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