Staying Focused at the Gig

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I've heard from a lot of my friends and other colleagues that, while on stage, they often let their playing wander due to the fact that they're playing the same songs night after night, gig after gig. Their solos become just a bunch of licks and runs that they do from night to night. Do you experience this? It's actually pretty common and will probably happen to you at least once in your … [Read more...]

Is Your Playing in a Rut?

How to Stay Inspired! OK, you've been playing for a while, but it seems like every time you're on stage and you've got a solo coming up, you can't think of anything inspired to play. You're in a rut and you feel that even though you may be performing a lot, putting a lot of hours on your guitar, your playing is getting stale and you are playing the same stuff over and over again. In this … [Read more...]