Exclusive Joe Satriani Lessons On the Way From WorkshopLive! WorkshopLive’s video production team just returned from San Francisco where they recorded some amazing lessons with the one and only Joe Satriani. Teaching alongside WorkshopLive’s own Dave Martone, Satch will show you some amazing techniques. From whammy bar tricks to effects pedal tips and tapping licks, you’ll be able to learn the techniques that have made Joe Satriani a virtuoso. Read More…

National Guitar Workshop Publications Announces Scott Tennant's
Basic Classical Method Book 3!
It’s hot off the presses and on sale now! National Guitar Workshop Publications and Alfred are pleased to announce the latest title by Scott Tennant, best-selling author of Pumping Nylon. Book 3 of the Basic Classical Guitar Method series offers a step-by-step approach for learning how to play new techniques such as barres, hammer-ons, pull-offs, grace notes, and how to play in different positions on the fingerboard. The book includes compositions by J.S. Bach, Sor, Giuliani, Carulli and Carcassi, plus many helpful photographs and drawings. Collect the entire trilogy and start playing classical guitar now! Read more...

Top Jazz Artists at NGW this Summer
The National Guitar Workshop has always been dedicated to presenting top-level guest artists to its students, and this summer’s jazz lineup is no exception. With the talent of Kenny Burrell and the John Scofield Trio, all jazz enthusiasts are in for a treat. Read more...

JAM with DayJams in San Diego!
DayJams is currently holding Open Houses and Alumni Reunions across the country. In San Diego, check out our NEW campus at The French-American School located at 6550 Soledad Mountain Rd. in La Jolla, CA on Saturday, March 29 from 3:00–5:00 PM. Stop by and JAM with old and new friends! Sign up to win tuition dollars! Come for the give-aways! Read more...

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An Introduction to Common Chord Progressions: Tracy Walton Excerpt
So, you know a lot about chords—how to build them, how to play them—but how do you make logical music out of them? Why do some chords work well together while others don’t? If these questions are troubling you, read on and we’ll demystify these concepts together. In this issue of the Theory Corner, we’ll take a look at an excerpt from bass powerhouse Tracy Walton’s book, Musicianship for the Contemporary Bassist, available through Alfred Publishing. Tracy will introduce the concept of diatonic chord progressions to you, as well as discuss some other common progressions found in most popular music. Come on in and discover the theory behind your favorite tunes! Read on...

There is no doubt that understanding how chords relate to one another and knowing some common chord progressions can help you memorize and even compose music much more efficiently. In this issue, we’ll look at a I–IV–ii–V progression in D. To learn about other progressions, check out the Theory Corner for an excerpt from Tracy Walton’s book, Musicianship for the Contemporary Bassist, available through Alfred Publishing. Read more...

In the classical repertoire there is more music than anyone can play in one lifetime. We catch up with WorkshopLive teacher Martha Masters this week, performing J.S. Bach’s Allemande from Suite in E Minor.

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