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Robert Johnson: King of the Delta Blues Singers

Ed Lozano — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 03:54:20 +0000

Robert Johnson was born in Hazelhurst, Mississippi on May 8, 1911 and died in Greenwood, Mississippi on August 16, 1938. During those 27 years he recorded 29 songs that influenced modern blues and paved the way for the future of blues-based rock.
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Confessions of a Hired Gun

Ed Lozano — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 19:18:42 +0000

As a guitarist for hire I’ve learned a couple of things: keep your teeth together, attitude professional, gear in top form, and ears wide open. As Frank Zappa said, “Shut up and play your guitar!” Here are some thoughts about a past gig. (more…)

Quick and Easy Chord Concepts 4

Ed Lozano — Mon, 14 May 2007 23:09:14 +0000

In an earlier lesson we discussed playing two-finger G chords. In this lesson we’re going to put those chords to use. Listen to the following example… (more…)

Quick and Easy Chord Concepts 3

Ed Lozano — Mon, 14 May 2007 22:38:34 +0000

For those of you that found QECC 1 and 2 too easy, or would like to know where to go after you’ve mastered the one-finger chords, here’s the same concept using two-finger G chords. (more…)

Quick and Easy Chord Concepts 2

Ed Lozano — Fri, 11 May 2007 22:04:16 +0000

In an earlier lesson we discussed playing one-finger G chords. In this lesson we’re going to put those chords to use. Listen to the following example… (more…)

Quick and Easy Chord Concepts 1 (Video!)

Ed Lozano — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:51:14 +0000

Quick and Easy Chord Concepts is a series of fast and fun chord lessons for aspiring guitarists to start strumming simple chords with not-so-simple names. Check out this video lesson and diagrams… (more…)