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Hear and Play Music Latest Posts

  • [AUDIO LESSON]: The key to playing “runs” in real songs!

    Today's lesson is real important because it puts together all the stuff we've learned in the past few posts. If you haven't read them, now may be a good time. This audio lesson gives you a nice little recap and way to apply this altered scale to real chord progressions and songs! Check it out...

    Dec 3rd, 2008

  • The EASIEST way to play altered scales

    For the past two posts, we've been talking about the altered scale. Now I want to teach you a trick that will have you playing ANY altered scale you want in 3 seconds... that is, if you know your major scales! Here's the ONE and only rule you need to know...

    Dec 2nd, 2008

  • How To Use The Altered Scale Over Different Chords

    I'm back! Things have been so hectic. From the launch of GMTC to server problems and Thanksgiving, I've had enough to keep me busy indeed. But now, my head is clear and I'm ready to go full force! Recall, the other day, I taught you the altered scale (a.k.a. - the 'super locrian' mode) You'll really want to check out this past post if you haven't already. You'll be lost if you don't...

    Dec 1st, 2008

  • GMTC & Free Dvd Offer Temporarily Closed

    Here's a letter I drafted up. I want my dedicated blog readers to see it first. I'll probably be sending it out to the entire mailing list next week...

    Nov 29th, 2008