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Alex Feather
Hey guys! Here you can request any video lesson of any musical or your favorite guitar player style!
You can choose anything you want and I will make a lesson based on your request!
Gabriel Leopardi
Fusion Series!! A series covering the basic elements for playing Fusion Rock and also covering the styles of players like Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, Allan Holdworth, Frank Gambale, etc.. would be awesome and you're the man for that! smile.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 27 2012, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fusion Series!! A series covering the basic elements for playing Fusion Rock and also covering the styles of players like Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, Allan Holdworth, Frank Gambale, etc.. would be awesome and you're the man for that! smile.gif

Sounds good! I shall do that for my next lessons!
carminemarotta
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jan 27 2012, 05:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds good! I shall do that for my next lessons!

Fusion is quite hard, please keep things easier at the beginning biggrin.gif

Carmine
El Fortinero
Hey Alex! I always asked for a lesson in the style of Vicktor Smolsky but no one dare to do it, will you? wink.gif , he is from your country i guess, you surely know him-
casinostrat
QUOTE (Gabriel Leopardi @ Jan 27 2012, 02:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fusion Series!! A series covering the basic elements for playing Fusion Rock and also covering the styles of players like Guthrie Govan, Greg Howe, Brett Garsed, Allan Holdworth, Frank Gambale, etc.. would be awesome and you're the man for that! smile.gif


Thats exactly what I was thinking! I second this request, fusion series would be awesome! smile.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (casinostrat @ Jan 27 2012, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thats exactly what I was thinking! I second this request, fusion series would be awesome! smile.gif

Will start working on it! My February lessons are already done so the first lesson in March will be a fusion lesson!
norules
a intermediate-advanced reggae lesson with an emphasis on dub. something in the style of aaron dugan from matisyahu perhaps. there is virtually no lessons in this style on the entire internet excepte maybe the jamaica rock lesson on gmc. a lesson which involves using some cool delay settings with use of the tap tempo would be particularely good. and some other effects too. Thanks!!
Alex Feather
QUOTE (norules @ Jan 29 2012, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
a intermediate-advanced reggae lesson with an emphasis on dub. something in the style of aaron dugan from matisyahu perhaps. there is virtually no lessons in this style on the entire internet excepte maybe the jamaica rock lesson on gmc. a lesson which involves using some cool delay settings with use of the tap tempo would be particularely good. and some other effects too. Thanks!!

Sounds good it will be done in March!
norules
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jan 30 2012, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds good it will be done in March!

thanks very much alex :-)
Cem
I would love to have the lesson of Ted the Mechanic's solo by Steve Morse. I always wanted to learn that solo but its very tricky to nail it down without help.
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Cem @ Feb 17 2012, 07:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would love to have the lesson of Ted the Mechanic's solo by Steve Morse. I always wanted to learn that solo but its very tricky to nail it down without help.

The thing is I can't rally post other peoples songs because of the copyrights!
I can get his techniques and make one alike is it gonna work?
Cem
There are several copyrighted songs present here as lessons absent written material (tabs etc.), but either way it's cool for me smile.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Cem @ Feb 17 2012, 10:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are several copyrighted songs present here as lessons absent written material (tabs etc.), but either way it's cool for me smile.gif

Well you are right there are a few lessons but the process of clearing copyrights is too complicated and I'd rather not deal with it!
I will make a lesson in this style soon! smile.gif
Opossum
How about a series in the style of Eddie Van Halen? There are actually very few lessons here which focus on his style. And the main one by Muris has 182 comments. I think it's important to keep the focus on enormously popular (80 million albums sold worldwide) hard rock players like him. That's not to knock other rock styles (I love fusion, jazz, reggae, etc.) but the fact is that people like my wife, her friends and even her yuppie sister had Van Halen albums. (Young girls drive album sales) Not to mention that most players on youtube are unable to execute his style, because I believe that the effortlessness in his Blues licks are extremely difficult to pull off.
playaxeman
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jan 27 2012, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys! Here you can request any video lesson of any musical or your favorite guitar player style!
You can choose anything you want and I will make a lesson based on your request!



Alex great idea

- in the style of "koinonia" check them here:

http://youtu.be/7h0gSbXb6-E

http://youtu.be/_ZBVvU2Ii90,
http://youtu.be/0OT9hWV6IAc

- John Mayer Style playing Human Nature
http://youtu.be/TVS9CH_vs2s

Looking forward to your lesson
Alex Feather
QUOTE (playaxeman @ Feb 18 2012, 05:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Alex great idea

- in the style of "koinonia" check them here:

http://youtu.be/7h0gSbXb6-E

http://youtu.be/_ZBVvU2Ii90,
http://youtu.be/0OT9hWV6IAc

- John Mayer Style playing Human Nature
http://youtu.be/TVS9CH_vs2s

Looking forward to your lesson

Sounds good! I will start working on it tomorrow!
Opossum
QUOTE (Opossum @ Feb 18 2012, 05:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How about a series in the style of Eddie Van Halen? There are actually very few lessons here which focus on his style. And the main one by Muris has 182 comments. I think it's important to keep the focus on enormously popular (80 million albums sold worldwide) hard rock players like him. That's not to knock other rock styles (I love fusion, jazz, reggae, etc.) but the fact is that people like my wife, her friends and even her yuppie sister had Van Halen albums. (Young girls drive album sales) Not to mention that most players on youtube are unable to execute his style, because I believe that the effortlessness in his Blues licks are extremely difficult to pull off.


After reading this again I understand why you didn't respond. I should have just requested for a lesson in the style of Eddie Van Halen and left it at that. My apologies to anyone offended.
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Opossum @ Feb 20 2012, 01:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After reading this again I understand why you didn't respond. I should have just requested for a lesson in the style of Eddie Van Halen and left it at that. My apologies to anyone offended.

Hey! It's a great idea! I will make a lesson about that! So next two lessons will be Steve Morse and Van Halen! It will be very cool!
Sorry I didn't reply earlier was trying to figure out the best way to make this lesson!
coffeeman
I would love to see an Alex Hutchings style series, like begginer, intermediate and advance lesson. I think you and A.Hutchings have a lot in common in your playing style.

Thanks Alex.
Alex Feather
QUOTE (coffeeman @ Feb 21 2012, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would love to see an Alex Hutchings style series, like begginer, intermediate and advance lesson. I think you and A.Hutchings have a lot in common in your playing style.

Thanks Alex.

Sounds good! I will try working on it!
norules
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jan 30 2012, 06:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sounds good it will be done in March!


hi alex! was wondering if your still up for doing a dub reggae lesson i requested? i been asking lots of people but still no joy. there are alot of bands mixing reggae/dub/hip hop/punk/electro sounds especially here in bristol uk and doing it with just guitar bass drums and sometimes horns. no keyboards! be really good to have a lesson which demonstrates layering your songs with effects etc. i just can't find any decent lessons on the net. some good bands to check out in this kind of style on youtube would be inner terrestrials, first degree burns, matisyahu, autonomads, propaganda and information network. cheers alex :-)
Alex Feather
QUOTE (norules @ Apr 23 2012, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi alex! was wondering if your still up for doing a dub reggae lesson i requested? i been asking lots of people but still no joy. there are alot of bands mixing reggae/dub/hip hop/punk/electro sounds especially here in bristol uk and doing it with just guitar bass drums and sometimes horns. no keyboards! be really good to have a lesson which demonstrates layering your songs with effects etc. i just can't find any decent lessons on the net. some good bands to check out in this kind of style on youtube would be inner terrestrials, first degree burns, matisyahu, autonomads, propaganda and information network. cheers alex :-)

Yes I have it in my plan! I think in June I will make it happen! smile.gif
norules
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Apr 23 2012, 03:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes I have it in my plan! I think in June I will make it happen! smile.gif


cheers mate :-) much appreciated
Yash
Hey Alex, I really liked your Electric Fingerpicking Lesson biggrin.gif

Can we dig into some acoustic stuff and maybe a lesson or series that touches upon the skills you require to be a descent acoustic player, Like fingerpicking, acoustic style graceful strumming (I always wondered how do they do that), moving open chords, some weird chords and maybe some clean melodic soloing too. smile.gif

I know this is too much sad.gif But you're the man I should ask this smile.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Yash @ Jun 16 2012, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Alex, I really liked your Electric Fingerpicking Lesson biggrin.gif

Can we dig into some acoustic stuff and maybe a lesson or series that touches upon the skills you require to be a descent acoustic player, Like fingerpicking, acoustic style graceful strumming (I always wondered how do they do that), moving open chords, some weird chords and maybe some clean melodic soloing too. smile.gif

I know this is too much sad.gif But you're the man I should ask this smile.gif

I actually have a pretty cool lesson in acoustic style smile.gif
Here it is check it out!
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Love-Story/
Yash
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 17 2012, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I actually have a pretty cool lesson in acoustic style smile.gif
Here it is check it out!
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Love-Story/


This one's too tough now. And this isnt exactly what I was looking for. But is very good biggrin.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Yash @ Jun 17 2012, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This one's too tough now. And this isnt exactly what I was looking for. But is very good biggrin.gif

So what are you looking for?
Yash
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 18 2012, 03:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
So what are you looking for?


Hmmmm... Right now, I am looking for moving open chords, strumming and you know, the acoustic stuff, I am not quite able to describe it now. Will get back to you as soon as I get a description or see a vid biggrin.gif
Yash
Found it. This is what I call acoustic biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif

Alex Feather
QUOTE (Yash @ Jun 18 2012, 08:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Found it. This is what I call acoustic biggrin.gif biggrin.gif biggrin.gif



If you will analyze this song you will hear that it's coming from spanish guitar and style Flamenco
They are using same scales and same techniques if you want I can create an assignment based on this style
Yash
QUOTE (Alex Feather @ Jun 19 2012, 04:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
If you will analyze this song you will hear that it's coming from spanish guitar and style Flamenco
They are using same scales and same techniques if you want I can create an assignment based on this style


Simply, this is what I call ACOUSTIC guitar playing.
I dont know any spanish guitar or flamenco laugh.gif I heard those terms a lot. Now if you could please tell me their meanings wink.gif That would be very helpful. I don't have an acoustic guitar so no assignments, I am happy at learning scale shapes smile.gif
Alex Feather
QUOTE (Yash @ Jun 19 2012, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Simply, this is what I call ACOUSTIC guitar playing.
I dont know any spanish guitar or flamenco laugh.gif I heard those terms a lot. Now if you could please tell me their meanings wink.gif That would be very helpful. I don't have an acoustic guitar so no assignments, I am happy at learning scale shapes smile.gif


So here are some flamenco guitarists



This is the amazing Paco De Lucia!


Alex Feather
QUOTE (norules @ Apr 23 2012, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi alex! was wondering if your still up for doing a dub reggae lesson i requested? i been asking lots of people but still no joy. there are alot of bands mixing reggae/dub/hip hop/punk/electro sounds especially here in bristol uk and doing it with just guitar bass drums and sometimes horns. no keyboards! be really good to have a lesson which demonstrates layering your songs with effects etc. i just can't find any decent lessons on the net. some good bands to check out in this kind of style on youtube would be inner terrestrials, first degree burns, matisyahu, autonomads, propaganda and information network. cheers alex :-)


Upon your request I did a reggae lesson!
Here is the link! Check it out!
http://www.guitarmasterclass.net/ls/Sunny-Reggae/
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