shred Guitar Lessons

Michael Romeo Style File

Andy James — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:49:02 +0000

Michael Romeo is the whirlwind guitar player with prog metal greats Symphony X. As far as neo-classical shred guitarists go he is defiantly one of my favourites, especially for his very unique approach to tapping within arpeggios and pentatonics. In this style file were going to take a look at some tapping shapes which will instantly give you that Romeo sound. Also there will be some arpeggio shapes and then a very cool way of shredding pentatonics in lick 5.

The Three Ages of Lynch - Lynch's Mob - Part 1

Jay Parmar — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 23:11:01 +0000

A sigh of relief is heard over the streets of LA. The desolate chaos gives way to a peace which hasn’t been felt for some years. There is the slight sting of regret, but it subsides to the sight of freedom, a sign of hope, and the breaking of chains which bound hands for the best part of a decade.

The Three Ages of Lynch - The Dokken Days Part 2

Jay Parmar — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 00:45:14 +0000

George Lynch’s lead playing is legendary. He is one of the rare breed of players who has the magic touch. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what it is about his playing and whether there was some collusion with an other worldly force for him to be able to play the way he can…hmmm, I wonder if he went down to the Crossroads like Ralph Macchio in the film of the same name. Was there a duel with a gentleman named Jack Butler, who just happened to be a spitting image of a certain Mr. Vai??? An interesting thought…

Brett Garsed Style File

Nick Andrew — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:50:53 +0000

Australian born Brett Garsed has something we all want as guitarists!
He has a style and technique all of his own and has played with some of the finest fusion noodlers of our time including Frank Gambale, Allan Holdsworth and the late, very great, Shawn lane.

He has also had major chart success with John Farnham and Nelson. After a move to LA he hooked up with 8 finger tapper and producer TJ Helmreich with whom he has recorded several awesome instrumental epics including one of my favorites, 'Uncle Moes Space Ranch'.