CLICK HERE for Tabs This post is not a tutorial or lesson. The Bach electric guitar excerpt here is from Invention No. 4 in D minor, and I give you advise in the video about how to approach practicing and performing this piece. You must spend a lot of time diligently practicing the tabs linked … Continue reading “Drill of Week #50 – Bach Electric Guitar Excerpt”

***TAB EDITS BELOW*** CLICK HERE for Tabs Learning classical music on guitar was one of the best things I’ve ever done to improve my technique. You practice picking, scales, and arpeggios while making some insanely awesome music. Here are a few tips to remember: Follow the picking! You MUST follow the STRICT alternate picking. Not … Continue reading “C.P.E. Bach – Solfeggietto on Electric Guitar with Tabs”

CLICK HERE for Tabs – Click into post for COVER VIDEO!!! This lesson is one of my favorites and shows you how to play When You Were Young by The Killers. This song is super high energy, fun, and great for live performances. Currently, our Jr. rock band Stix ‘n Pix performs this song as a … Continue reading “How to Play When You Were Young by The Killers”

Richards Guitar Studio Podcast Episode 2 – Interview with Pete Napper. I had the pleasure of talking with Pete for a half hour on all things learning guitar. I couldn’t be happier with the material that came out of this interview! WOW – Pete really knocked it out of the park with some great advice … Continue reading “Podcast Episode 2 – Pete Napper Interview”

Nate from Richards Guitar Studio In This Moment – The Promise guitar cover. Richards Rock Academy song for upcoming show. I used a 7-string guitar with the E string dropped to D (for teaching purposes for rock band school). Lots of fun, and our rock band is currently playing this at local shows. A few … Continue reading “In This Moment – The Promise Guitar Cover”