JustinTsugranesHow Fernando Sor Helped Elevate The Guitar’s StatusAlthough the guitar’s origin dates back over 3000 years, its status as a serious musical instrument was questioned by the vast majority of…7 min read·Jul 7, 2022----
JustinTsugranesStage Etiquette For Performing GuitaristsHave you ever seen a performing band get up on stage and just not have their stuff together?5 min read·Jul 7, 2022----
JustinTsugranesHow To Run An Effective Band RehearsalDoes your band setup load in and set up in 15 minutes? Most bands don’t because they extend this part of rehearsal to include the hanging…6 min read·Jul 7, 2022----
JustinTsugranesBossa Nova: A Brief Period of Musical Elegance“They Sang of waves, sailboats, flowers, blue skies, and, most of all, women.”13 min read·Jul 7, 2022----
JustinTsugranesTranscription: Joe Pass’ Solo Over, “There Will Never Be Another You,” from the Pacific Jazz…1 min read·Jul 6, 2022----
JustinTsugranesTranscription: “Old Folks,” by Wes MontgomeryWes really knew how to develop an idea and say something. His signature right-hand thumb technique was a product of trying to be quiet…1 min read·Mar 8, 2022----
JustinTsugranesTranscription: How Deep Is The Ocean Solo as performed by Kurt RosenwinkelIn this solo excerpt of How Deep is The Ocean, Kurt Rosenwinkel manages to play extremely melodic lines that weave seamlessly through…1 min read·Mar 8, 2022----
JustinTsugranes6th Grade Punks From ConnecticutThe 12-year-old with the mohawk, stolen Hot Topic plaid pants, and plaid vest that he sewed himself, yeah, that’s me.11 min read·Jan 12, 2022----