TrueFireinRiff JournalLessons from Pinball Every Guitar Player Should LearnThis time, I’ve been thinking about how we learn and some of the challenges we face as students and teachers. Specifically, I have been…Feb 4, 2016Feb 4, 2016
TrueFireinRiff JournalBridging the Digital Divide of Music EducationBack in the day, you didn’t have a lot of options if you wanted to learn how to play guitar. They didn’t teach it in band. No guitar…Feb 3, 2016Feb 3, 2016
TrueFireState of the ‘FireWe’ve been stoking the ‘Fire here for 25 years and this is our first ever State of the ‘Fire report to the entire TrueFire student body.Jan 7, 2016Jan 7, 2016
TrueFireinThe Punch-In6 Must-Know Blues Guitar Strategies for Crafting Head-Turning SolosOne of the first things we all do as blues guitar players is learn the licks and stylings of our favorite players. Essentially, we’re…Oct 19, 20151Oct 19, 20151
TrueFireinThe Punch-In16 Guitar Effects Pedals Every Guitar Player MUST HaveIf you’re one of those “I plug directly into the amp and don’t need no stinkin’ guitar effects pedals” kinda dude, then godspeed and thanks…Oct 12, 20152Oct 12, 20152
TrueFireinThe Punch-In5 Songs You Should Cover on Guitar to Get BetterNot only does it feel super rewarding to finally learn the cover of your favorite song, it also helps you get more comfortable with new…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015
TrueFireinThe Punch-In10 Things You Should Consider Before Buying a New GuitarWhether it’s your very first guitar, your 10th, or your 100th, buying a guitar is always a super fun and exciting time. To make sure you’re…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015
TrueFireinRiff JournalGuitar Lesson: A Whole Lotta Tone Love?Overlooked and cast out into the wilderness for its perceived weirdness is my friend, the Whole Tone scale. It shows up in classical works…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015
TrueFireinRiff JournalThe Lifelong TourI made my first European trip when I was two years old, just as my two older brothers had done before me (although I believe I was in the…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015
TrueFireinRiff JournalSonny Landreth: The Beautiful DanceSometimes an artist comes along who just plays…well…differently. They not only have their own voice, but they have a unique way of reaching…Oct 9, 2015Oct 9, 2015