5 Guitar Legends Walk Into a Room…
I do everything in my power to see as many legendary bands and guitar heroes at least once before they call it quits or worse. It’s just one of those […]
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Reflecting on Lemmy, Legendary Guitar Wisdom, and How I Prepare for a Gig
It is often said that your actions will live on and most influence the way people perceive you. When you listen to people talk about Lemmy Kilmister, it’s an endless […]
Songwriting Wins the Day
When evaluating the musical art form, songwriting ability ranks as the highest determinant to a band’s long term success. When I say long term, I’m talking decades. The latest catchy pop-tune that […]
It’s About Time You Rocked
It’s New Year’s Day, but in reality that’s meaningless. Every day the sun comes up and the sun goes down and you do some work or slack off. Many people […]
The Definitive Guide to Stage Presence
Drawn by quest for fire, They searched all through the land, Drawn by quest for fire Discovery of man… AlphaDark is 1 year old. Drawn by a quest for fire, […]
Stealing the Show – 8/22/14
The following is a gig report from my latest show. I’ll add a post like this from time to time so that you can see what kind of progress I […]
Guitar Time Warp: Play Slow to Play Fast
I got a few questions on how to play speed riffs, solos etc. Here are some tips on slowing down time. The confident, professional guitar player knows that he/she can […]
Scars and Guitars: Fatal Mistakes on the Six String
I’ve had my fair share of critical mistakes while trying to discipline myself as a student of guitar. Frustration has driven me close to madness. When you teach yourself or […]
Video Game Music Overflows with Badassery
Think about it. You’re supposed to be some hero running through the jungle blowing away alien hordes. And you have infinite ammo. And you can play it with a buddy. And […]
Riff Lord – Jeff Waters of Annihilator
I discovered Jeff Waters after seeing Joel McIver’s list of the 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists. Jeff was listed as #3, and I would compare his riffing ability to that of […]
The Musician, Part 2
Part 2 of “The Musician” series. Read Part 1 here. Following his success, the musician has gone mad with the urge to create. His skills have been honed on the […]
Gotta See ‘Em Live – Tyr
A truly professional live act. Sample this track from their latest album.
Starting a Band – 10 Pointers on Business
A band is a business. If you don’t treat it that way, odds are you don’t write good music. Audiences find you dull and uninspiring. Here are my top 10 […]
3 Ways to Immediately Improve Your Guitar Playing
The plateau. Easily one of the most demotivating experiences a guitar player can have. Most of the time a plateau comes from lack of discipline and failing to have a […]