Michael's Guitar Studio

Finding time to play (for yourself)

2010-03-15T15:46:00.002-06:00

With all we have going on these days (kids, day job, family,etc...) I have found it difficult to take a few minutes each day to play for myself. Show nights are easy. Big audience, lights, money, a lot of fun and SCHEDULED. That is the issue I guess, scheduling time for the pure enjoyment of playing. It sounds easy but is far from it. Don't lie to yourself and say "I play all the time", 'cause I know you are kidding us both. We should all take time (let's call March, play for myself month) and learn a new song, technique or lick that we have all practiced on the steering wheel in the car! Yes, I am guilty of "steering wheel guitar", don't laugh, I have seen many of you doing the same:)

Getting Back to Business

2007-07-27T08:51:00.001-05:00

I hope all is well. This summer has been busy for all including myself. Let's talk timing. I am an avid beliver in practicing with the use of a metronome. By taking note of what speed you are playing scales for example each week, you can clearly see if you are improving, or if you need to practice a few more minutes each time. Don't just think you are getting faster and more accurate, document your beats per minute for the next 2 weeks and you might just surprise yourself. I hope the rest of your summer is great and full of music!

Waiting on Monday

2007-03-31T11:22:00.000-06:00

For those of you who may not know, my CD "Waiting on Monday" is available for purchase. This CD includes 10 original tunes most written by yours truly and a "hidden track" featuring the late, great blues legend Robert Ealey. The genre is blues/rock and was recorded with my band SMOKEHOUSE. Please e-mail me with your request and I will be happy to send a copy to you.

Michael