Gurzi Files #9: The Blues
The Blues is truly an American musical art form. It was born in the African American south and eventually migrated to the big cities across the United States. Today, we know that the blues has...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 2 (Movable Chord Structures)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike walks us through the “quick change” blues progression, and introduces us to some movable chords structures that offer a comfortable alternative to...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 3 (Approach Chords)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes us deeper into his exploration of “The Blues” by introducing the use of “Approach Chords,” which are 1/2 steps meant to add a little interest...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 4 (Descending Chromatic Turnarounds)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes us deeper into his exploration of “The Blues” by introducing us to some commonly used descending chromatic turnarounds. These are very handy!!...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 5 (Ascending Chromatic Turnarounds)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes us deeper into his exploration of “The Blues” by introducing us to some commonly used ascending chromatic turnarounds. These are very handy –...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 6 (2-Note Chords)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike takes us deeper into his exploration of “The Blues” by introducing us to some stripped down chord variations using only 2 notes. Super easy stuff!...
View ArticleExploring the Blues, Part 7 (Blues Recap)
In today’s episode of “Gurzi Guitar Sessions,” Mike jams through a few progressions of the blues to recap his Blues Series. Hope you enjoyed!! We hope you enjoy this educational series… we have many...
View ArticleDARRELL SCOTT Playing Pogreba Resonator Guitars
Legendary artist, DARRELL SCOTT stops by the Music Villa studios to play a couple resonator guitars built by Bozeman luthier, Larry Pogreba. What a treat!!! Questions? Give us a call at (855) 55-STRUM...
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