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Learning to Play Solo Guitar

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Lyle Raymond

Today I’d like to share some thoughts regarding solo guitar. And by that, I don’t mean “guitar solos,” or so-called “lead guitar”. I mean playing the guitar by yourself, in a way similar to how a pianist might play. Most… Continue Reading →

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The Whole-Neck, All-Stroke, All-Key, All-Form Scale Workout

Posted on July 16, 2018 by Lyle Raymond

My life is full of technique exercises. Books full of them are piled on shelves and tabletops in my office. I have filled notebooks with them. I am a believer in using technique drills for warming up prior to practicing… Continue Reading →

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Private Music Students: I Don’t Care How Much You Practice

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Lyle Raymond

“I Didn’t Get to Practice Much” I hear this phrase before a lesson at least a couple of times a week. What does it tell me? When you say “I didn’t get a chance to practice,” here are the two… Continue Reading →

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Practicing Like You Play

Posted on September 2, 2017 by Lyle Raymond

My father was a basketball coach, and one thing he used to say that has remained with me is “Practice like you play.” When he said it, he usually meant that one should work as hard during a practice as… Continue Reading →

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Andertons’ “Captain” Meets Paul Gilbert

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Lyle Raymond

Here’s a recent interview with one of my favorite guitarists, Paul Gilbert (formerly of Racer X and Mr. Big). As both a performer and teacher, I’m inspired by Paul’s energetic personality. He’s got skills and brains, but never loses sight… Continue Reading →

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Why We Should Avoid Tablature

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Lyle Raymond

Let me begin by stating that I love tablature. I use it a lot, both in practice and in my lessons. When I have an idea for a lick, I often write it down on tablature paper. Sometimes I compose… Continue Reading →

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On Being a “Real Book Musician”

Posted on July 28, 2016 by Lyle Raymond

Eric at jazzadvice.com has written a pretty solid article on why jazz musicians shouldn’t rely too heavily on the Real Book. Read it here. I’ll follow up with some of my own thoughts: Real Book Origins and Use The Real… Continue Reading →

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A Brilliant Masterclass with Kenny Werner

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

There are two modes of performance: A practice mode, in which you assess what your doing, and a live mode, in which you let go of self-conciousness. In the first few minutes of this clinic, Kenny Werner shares some powerful thoughts… Continue Reading →

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Why Students Quit and What to Do About It

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

There is an article at The Music Parents’ Guide detailing reasons why students tend to quit. It’s very much worth the read, and I’d like to add some thoughts of my own. I’ll begin by responding to each reason one… Continue Reading →

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Transcription: Charlie Christian, “I Can’t Give You Anything But Love”

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

As a followup to my last post containing a block chord arrangement of “I Can’t Give You…”, here is a transcription of Charlie Christian’s solo over the first two sections. A recording, for reference:   The transcription: I Can’t Give… Continue Reading →

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