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New Solo Release: “Vincent”

Posted on November 16, 2020 by Lyle Raymond

Once again, I have a new acoustic solo track. This time, it’s “Vincent” by Don McLean. A student recently asked if I’d help her learn it, and I very quickly developed an interest in trying my hand at arranging it.… Continue Reading →

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New Solo Release: “Landslide”

Posted on August 3, 2020 by Lyle Raymond

I’ve been a Fleetwood Mac fan since I was 8 years old and digging for treasure in my father’s record collection. This selection might risk being over-hyped, yet for a reason. It’s simply brilliant. It’s also one of the songs… Continue Reading →

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In Memoriam: Prince

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Lyle Raymond

2016 has been brutal for music fans. Today, we add the artist usually known as Prince to the list of recently departed pop music greats. Prince’s impact was certainly felt by all fans of rock and pop music: Not only… Continue Reading →

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In Memoriam: Sir George Martin

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Lyle Raymond

Today, we lost a Beatle. As brilliant as the four official members were, we hold their work in such high regard largely because of George Martin’s contributions. He involved himself with their creative process, introducing them to new sounds and helping… Continue Reading →

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On the Alleged Devaluation of Music: It’s Probably Better Than You Fear

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

Craig Havighurst recently posted an article at Cuepoint titled The Devaluation of Music: It’s Worse Than You Think. In the article, he explains how he feels “starving artists” have been affected negatively by circumstances beyond piracy and streaming royalties. As I have done with another… Continue Reading →

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JFRG Update: Section One of Six Complete

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

The first three lectures of my upcoming Udemy course, Jazz for the Rock Guitarist, have been completed and uploaded. They comprise the introductory section of the course, and their titles are “Who is This Course For?”, “Why Learn Jazz?”, and “Getting the… Continue Reading →

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Online Course Coming Soon: Jazz for the Rock Guitarist

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

I have begun work on a course which I plan to offer via Udemy.com, titled “Jazz for the Rock Guitarist.” If you know any guitarists who are fairly skilled rock performers but wish to explore jazz, this is exactly who I’m… Continue Reading →

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In Memoriam: B.B. King

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Lyle Raymond

Billy Gibbons first inspired me to begin playing the guitar, but it was B.B. King from whom I first began learning how. I was thirteen years old, and very much into early ZZ Top. My mother remarked that their music… Continue Reading →

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My Christmas Album is Now Available

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Lyle Raymond

I know I haven’t posted in a long time, but here’s what has been consuming my time: Peace on Earth: Soft Christmas Classics, now available via iTunes:   I know it’s very close to Christmas day, but there’s still time to pick… Continue Reading →

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In Memoriam: Jim Hall

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Lyle Raymond

Of the memorials I’ve posted to date, this is perhaps the most meaningful to me. Jim Hall was a large influence on my approach to improvisation, and on my sense of melody. His performances on Sonny Rollins’s album The Bridge were… Continue Reading →

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