Richards Rock Orchestra Richards Rock Orchestra is a unique new startup in Richards Rock Academy at Richards Guitar Studio in Aston, PA designed for middle school and high school aged students. We will play LIVE GIGS of rock style music, incorporate electric instruments, drums, vocals, play rock covers and create new versions of a variety … Continue reading “Richards Rock Orchestra”

CLICK HERE for Tabs Ahhhh ARPEGGIOS! Love ’em or hate ’em, sweep arpeggios are an attention-getter and a sure-fire way to add flash to your solos. Sometimes, there are multiple notes on the same fret – but lined up one string after the next. So, you should NOT bar these. Barring will create a bunch … Continue reading “Drill of the Week #38 – Finger Roll A Shape Sweep Arpeggios”

Nate discusses what it means to play in a mode. Great guitarists such as Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, and John Petrucci all make use of the modes in various ways. This is an introduction to music theory and modal theory videos that Nate plans to post shortly. Questions? Send them to richards@richardsguitarstudio.com.