- ♫ New album coming soon: Think Free – http://iLike.com/t/G0W1 (via @benallisonmusic) #
- NEW BLOG POST 5 Links for the Weekend – Paul Reed Smith Talks about Ted McCarthy There is a definite lineage among… http://ow.ly/15RkCa #
- Wife is out for the night. The Boy is asleep. Niiiiiiiice. #
- @tsuken No and No. in reply to tsuken #
- Writing a post on Pat Metheny's new Orchestrion Project. I hope Pat doesn't get mad at me. #
- @fbjournal I love the FB Journal. Makes me wish you published it more often. in reply to fbjournal #
- A man at leisure http://yfrog.com/16bypj #
- What guitar magazines do you read? http://bit.ly/HsrtC #
- @ZUrlocker You read my mind. We are currently working on that exact thing. in reply to ZUrlocker #
- Looking for a WP designer for a quick project for NGW. DM me for details. #
- We are planning some one day jazz guitar workshops this fall. Please help us by taking this (very) short survey. http://bit.ly/HhkRI #
- Planning a jazz guitar workshop this fall. Can you take this short survey? http://bit.ly/1H3SiZ #
- @guitarnoize Recorder, Tweetie, Google, Facebook, iReal Book, WordPress, Evernote in reply to guitarnoize #
- Does your company really want to hang out with me? http://sivers.org/sms (via @sivers) #
- I am going to give away 5 free one hour guitar lessons. If you are interested, let me know. #
- @iheartguitar I can't wait for that day. Alice is coming to town this week. Should I go? in reply to iheartguitar #
- Got excited about package from Amazon with my name on it. Nope, more Blues Clues DVD's. #
- RT @iheartguitar: From the archive: FEATURE: Home recording for the frugal guitarist. http://su.pr/1GFN6h #
- Former NGW Student Bryan Aspey wins first place in the Shred This competition! Way to go Bryan! http://bit.ly/2uYrX1 #
- My wife just asked me to help her get started on Twitter. Another one converted. #
- RT @GuyKawasaki: 18 things to teach your sons about women: http://om.ly/IwPf AC #
- Hand Over the Instrument http://bit.ly/okOwo #
- RT @cameronmizell: Looks like my music is finally on eMusic, for any subscribers out there looking to use some credits. >Well Worth it. #
- Who should I do a blog post on today, Oteil Burbridge or Brent Mason? #
- Suhr/Guthrie Govan European Clinic Tour! – http://bit.ly/j2uNH (via @markmcguitar) #
- @steverubel I agree totally. It has been helpful in so many ways in reply to steverubel #
- Planning a workshop this fall with 3 jazz guest artists. Who should they be? #
- We are considering doing a one day jazz guitar workshop this fall. Each workshop will feature 3 guest artists. Who should they be? #
- Just received a great video from an alum of our program. http://bit.ly/JqQMZ @lauriemonk Look familiar? #
- @umphreysmcgee Thanks for the RT in reply to umphreysmcgee #
- RT @Don_Crowther: Challenge: Write 100 Post Ideas for Your Blog (Today!) http://ow.ly/qETn #
- RT @cyberpr: http://twitpic.com/its0u – Best bumper sticker ever…. #
- Come hang out at our NGW Community site. Any guitar questions? We are here to help. Chat right now with our… http://bit.ly/2IXfMn #
- RT @GuyKawasaki: 10 Historically Inaccurate Movies http://bit.ly/I9EIQ #
- Here is the link to the NEW National Music Workshop Newsletter! http://bit.ly/330YVa #
- National Music Workshop Newsletter – http://eepurl.com/dJ8x #
- 7 Questions with Jake from @umphreys and a quick poll about guitar magazines. http://bit.ly/2hLeMd #
- Here is an article about Pauline France. She attended NGW for the first time this year and loved it! More about… http://bit.ly/lyaJS #
- Great article about one of our alumni, Pauline France. http://bit.ly/LryMu #
- @chrisguitarguy Many, I will send you an email. in reply to chrisguitarguy #
- @chrisguitarguy I would agree. If there are any of our teachers, authors or artists that you would like to get in touch with, let me know. in reply to chrisguitarguy #
- RT @mschonbrun: New blog post: Modes http://bit.ly/2yrkCH #
- Featuring alumni @joeygaydos in tomorrows newsletter. You know him as the guitar kid in The School of Rock movie. #
- I grew up listening to @joexbrown. Amazing guitar player. Now I need to go practice. #
- @robrien1162 I just picked it up as well. Really good stuff. in reply to robrien1162 #
- @umphreys Thanks fo following, but you need to keep up on the tweets if you want anything in return. in reply to umphreys #
- @iheartguitar that is great Peter. Way to go! in reply to iheartguitar #
- @chrisguitarguy Scott is a great guy. We have worked with him for quite a while now in reply to chrisguitarguy #
- I am going to work on my abstract tonight and post it later this week. Probably going to be part of a larger post on my grad school exp. #
- Really excited about the newsletter going out tomorrow. #
- Great interview with composer Jim McNeeley http://bit.ly/23hMIh #
- @ZUrlocker I think that is what I will do. It isn't that long, but just easier to post the PDF in reply to ZUrlocker #
- I am thinking about publishing my master's abstract on my blog. What do you think? #
- @chrisguitarguy We read a lot of the same books. I might also have to steal this idea. in reply to chrisguitarguy #
- I have been taking notes while reading books. It really helps. Thanks to @sivers for giving me the idea. #
- Really digging on the new Tweetdeck. #
- Totally geeking out with Evernote. Thanks @GuyKawasaki #
- Musicians, try this experiment? Everyone must have a CD, even if free: http://sivers.org/livecd (via @sivers) #
- We are working to offer more value to our customers in the off season. What can we do for you? #
- RT @iheartguitar: CD REVIEW: Living Colour – The Chair In The Doorway http://su.pr/2rEd3y #
- NEW BLOG POST This Week on Twitter – @chr1sa Just starting to read The Long Tail. Great stuff so far. # NEW BLOG P… http://ow.ly/15Q1Fx #
- Check us out at: http://www.romejuliana.com The album is coming out on Tuesday September 29th! (via @DanielSeriff) #
7 Questions with Jake Cinninger from Umphrey’s McGee
Our next participant in the 7 Questions project is one of my favorite guitarists on the “jamband” scene. Jake Cinninger is currently the guitarist in jamband via prog rock outfit Umphrey’s McGee. They tour A LOT, so make sure to check out a show next time they are around.
An interesting side project for Jake has been OHMPHREY which pairs him up for an improv heavy album with Chris Poland (OHM, Megadeth).
Describe your first experience playing music.
The first real memory I have is when I was about four years I played with Tommy Shaw, from Styx. He was living in my hometown of Niles, MI and my parents were friends with him. There was a party at my parent’s place and Tommy was playing Beatles by the campfire and I dragged my whole drum set out from my bedroom and joined in.
To create something new, you have to fall on your face once in awhile, get up, scape off the bad bits, and go back to the drawing board. Great songs are like great stories, you need more than one draft.
What is your favorite sound?
My dog does a mean John Coltrane impersonation, she sounds just like a sax when she is happy to see me, it is my favorite sound.
Name some of your biggest non-musical influences.
My parents and wife, the rest really are musical.
What is the most memorable concert you ever attended?
Todd Rundgren’s Adventures in Utopia Tour 1980 in South Bend, IN.
Put your iPod on shuffle and list the first 5 songs that appear.
She’s got Balls, AC/DC
Great King Rat, Queen
Nobody’s Fault but Mine, Led Zeppelin
Brand New Morning, Bob Seger
Burnin’ For You, Blue Oyster Cult.
This Week on Twitter
- @chr1sa Just starting to read The Long Tail. Great stuff so far. #
- NEW BLOG POST Umphrey’s McGee Gives Control to Their Fans – I just came across a post on the Umphreys blog about so… http://ow.ly/15PUo2 #
- One of the most creative, inventive things I have ever seen a band do. http://bit.ly/hW60V #
- Anyone going to see some live music this weekend? #
- So looking forward to the weekend. #
- We are going to give away some passes for NAMM in our next few newsletters. Make sure to sign up. http://bit.ly/QgjC5 #
- RT @premierguitar: New issue! http://www.premierguitar.com or http://digital.premierguitar.com #
- I have some openings left for guitar lessons. Let me know if interested. http://bit.ly/16VJpG #
- @iheartguitar Going to NAMM? We should totally meet up. @guitarnoize are you going as well? #
- @sivers Thanks for your blog. Been really helpful lately #
- Bloggers – we want to year from you: state of the blogosphere survey: http://bit.ly/RVFi5 (via @technorati) #
- Working on our NEW National Music Workshop Newsletter with MailChimp. Good stuff. #
- Just made arrangements to attend NAMM in January. Already? #
- Feels good to get things done. Look for a new installment of #7Q tomorrow #
- NEW BLOG POST 7 Questions with Stu Hamm – I wanted to get Stu in on the 7 Questions project from the beginning beca… http://ow.ly/15PcuY #
- How do you practice with a metronome? #
- Free lesson on BB King's Style. http://bit.ly/Xnx2D #
- @solobasssteve I would if I could. in reply to solobasssteve #
- Creating some mini-lessons from some NGW Books. #
- Here is Becca Marlee playing an original song during one of the student concerts this summer. http://bit.ly/KCTRi #
- Some Nice Guitar Lessons Here: http://bit.ly/rlXFt #
- RT @YEMblog: Scott Murawski Blogs about Mike Gordon Band Tour http://scottmurawski.wordpress.com/ #
- Anyone ever used Squarespace for a website? I am considering them for my wife's website. #
- Here are two alums from Mexico City. They sound really good! http://bit.ly/gtaA #
This Week on Twitter
- Updated my Guitar Resources page with a Grant Green Transcription. http://bit.ly/bCJ6x #
- RT @ThisIsSethsBlog: Seth's Blog: The end of dumb software http://bit.ly/10CnCb #
- Decided to go simple. Focus on content. http://bit.ly/cYB6g #
- Saw Bill Frisell last night. Simply amazing. #
- my Twitterank is higher than 90.13% of twitterers! http://twitterank.com/view/GuitarWorkshop #
- RT @pisanojm: From MusTech.Net:: Thinking About A Bachelor's Degree In Music Performance? http://bit.ly/1lgLt #
- NEW BLOG POST 11 Guitarists You Need To Know About – Every summer while on tour with NGW I learn about a new guitar… http://ow.ly/15Opxx #
- @paigewolf Congrats Paige! in reply to paigewolf #
- Brand new interview: The great Ace Frehley , currently of kicking-your-ass with an awesome new CD. http://su.pr/77W1Yu (via @iheartguitar) #
- @abguitar Really? That is cool. BTW she is at @guitarmonaco in reply to abguitar #
- Has anyone read this book? http://bit.ly/ujacI I am really tempted to get it. #
- @willkriski That is my mantra when I book artists for NGW. in reply to willkriski #
- RT @blogsupreme: Back from vacation. The Tuesday Link Dump returns: http://bit.ly/17ZOJa #
- RT @GuyKawasaki: Gorgeous guitar art and decoration: http://om.ly/IrIt #
- NEW BLOG POST 7 Questions with Albert Lee – As one of the most influential guitarists in country music, Albert Lee … http://ow.ly/15O77B #
- NEW BLOG POST This Week on Twitter – RT @largeheartedboy: Nick Hornby on music blogs http://bit.ly/1Tfcdx # Thanks … http://ow.ly/15NZKa #
This Week on Twitter
- RT @largeheartedboy: Nick Hornby on music blogs http://bit.ly/1Tfcdx #
- Thanks to @AlexSkolnick I am starting to get into Nick Hornby's books. #
- @jamesh0gan Yeah. For Sure. #
- NEW BLOG POST The Most Unnecessary Guitar Ever – Fender® Co-Develops Limited Edition Full-Scale Wooden Stratocaster… http://ow.ly/15NTXt #
- Who is a great guitarist that you think nobody has heard of? Mine is Bret Boyer from Austin. http://www.bretboyer.com #
- Thank god for Blues Clues and Diego #
- Who are your heroes? http://sivers.org/heroes #
- I love working on new and interesting projects. Some cool new guitar events coming up. #
- Here is a video of our 2009 Songwriting Contest featuring winner Adriana Walsh. http://bit.ly/9gaAv #
- We here at NGW are thinking of starting a live webcast about guitar. Would you be interested in that? #
- NEW BLOG POST 7 Questions with Steve Vai – Of course, Steve Vai hardly needs an introduction. As one of the leadin… http://ow.ly/15NEYs #
- I am thinking about writing a book. #
- @mschonbrun Hey Marc, can you follow me? I need to send you a DM. #
- @mschonbrun Official? Do tell. in reply to mschonbrun #
- Inspired by @chrisbrogan 's newsletters,I am going to start one of my own. Hopefully you can find some value in them. http://bit.ly/dfpVn #
- Great post for indie musicians about useful web tools by @davedelaney http://bit.ly/VKbDx Check this out @cyberpr #
- @timlefebvre Thanks for the RT Tim. I am a big fan. in reply to timlefebvre #
- I am really looking forward to having next week off. Practicing, blogging, sleeping…… #
- @SarahInMI I have always wanted to bring in Ani for a clinic. I wonder if she would be interested? in reply to SarahInMI #
- @guitarnoize @iheartguitar Thanks for the RT guys. #
- Walter, Rino and Corrado came to our Austin campus all the way from Italy. It was great having them and as you can… http://bit.ly/4tNg3 #
- #7Q with @stevevai http://bit.ly/4FZeMJ #
- NEW BLOG POST Quick Links for 9/2 – Here are some links and articles that I have found interesting recently. Zack a… http://ow.ly/15NvtO #
- Check out the blog tomorrow for #7Q with @stevevai #
- INTERVIEW: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine http://su.pr/2mwhb2 (via @iheartguitar) #
- RT @iheartguitar: That was quick! My Dave Mustaine interview is on Blabbermouth: http://su.pr/1I6u1T #
- Wait until you see how @stevevai answered the 7 Questions. Stay tuned. #
- Why You Should Start a Blog Today by @davidjhahn http://ow.ly/nomP #
- @cameronmizell Thanks for the Link Cameron. I will put a link to you and @MusicianWages on my page today. in reply to cameronmizell #
- The August deadline has been extended 24 hours. Today is the last day to receive the $250 discount. Alumni get an… http://bit.ly/6mRms #
- RT @dspreadbury: New at #sibeliusblog Computer Music awards Sibelius 6 a perfect 10 http://bit.ly/Tsc6n #
- NEW BLOG POST Col. Bruce Hampton’s Outstructional Video – Col. Bruce Hampton's Outstructional Video You know you wa… http://ow.ly/15NcyJ #
- Col. Bruce Hampton's OUTstructional Video. So Funny. http://bit.ly/qBNI3 #
- The phone won't stop ringing. We have had a record number of enrollees today. #
- @Ed That is great. How long ago was that? in reply to Ed #
- The ABB/Widespread show last night was great. Jimmy Herring+Derek Trucks+Warren Haynes= Melted Face. #
- Seth's Blog: Who gets to decide what you want? http://bit.ly/21WpXA (via @ThisIsSethsBlog) #
- Slayer, Sesame Street style: http://bit.ly/I71CC (via @guitarlifestyle) #
- Derek Trucks is a bad dude. #
- NEW BLOG POST This Week on Twitter 2009-08-30 – Look for the first installment of the 7 Questions project later thi… http://ow.ly/15N48p #
- Heading out to see Jimmy Herring and Oteil tonight in Hartford. #
This Week on Twitter 2009-08-30
- Look for the first installment of the 7 Questions project later this week with Paul Gilbert! #
- Pete Huttlinger Plays Stevie Wonder http://bit.ly/2kmkES #
- Look for the 7 Questions with Paul Gilbert on Thursday. Who else should I ask to participate? #
- RT @jazzguitarlife: I just uploaded a review of Montreal Jazz Guitarist Greg Clayton's Mtl. Jazz Fest 2009 show review – http://bit.ly/bekc1 #
- Just sent out 10 invites for the 7 questions series. I will keep you updated when/if they agree to participate. #
- Just heard from Albert Lee. He agreed to participate in the #7Q project. #
- @GuitPatrick I am sure he is, but I haven't heard much from him. in reply to GuitPatrick #
- I am starting to take more private students. Let me know if you are interested. #
- @marklee3d The Rest is Noise by Alex Ross in reply to marklee3d #
- Krantz Carlock Lefebvre Review @ Abstract Logix http://bit.ly/1LcIRY (via @RichMurray) #
- @jean_derby I totally dig me some Martin in reply to jean_derby #
- @jean_derby Doing well. Keeping busy. Are you still making guitar straps? in reply to jean_derby #
- RT @bryanbeller: new extended blog on the Mike Lull T-Bass and new pedalboard I just wired: http://tinyurl.com/lm7v9h #
- Looking for a space in NYC for a guitar clinic. Must be in Manhattan and hold approx. 100 people. Any ideas? #
- Looking for new Podcasts. Suggestions? #
- Where do i go to alter the code for my RSS feed? #
- RT @stevevai: While I was in Tahiti I couldn't find a guitar so I grabbed whatever swam by… that screamed. http://yfrog.com/dy7ypj #
- So is the new Facebook for iPhone ever going to be released? #
- @garyvee Here is your next book tour!! Most Interesting Bookstores of the World: http://bit.ly/qLjPc (via @PoppyRhyva) #
- Looks like I am going to Minneapolis in October. It will be great to see some old friends. #
- Chord Voicings Worksheets and Lesson Openings http://bit.ly/AWygS #
- Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks. http://bit.ly/IG2Ht #
- @chrisguitarguy Chris, not to be biased or anything, but i have had some success with this book. http://bit.ly/1RjbqI in reply to chrisguitarguy #
- @cameronmizell Fall must almost be here if that group is playing the Vanguard in reply to cameronmizell #
- Check in tomorrow for the first installment of the 7Q project with Paul Gilbert #
- NEW BLOG POST Warren Haynes and Derek Trucks – Warren and Derek playing "Old Friend".You know you want to subscribe… http://ow.ly/15MzzV #
- 7 Questions with Paul Gilbert http://bit.ly/GtO7o #
- We had a call from an anonymous alumni today who donated a full scholarship and a new guitar to a student in need. … http://bit.ly/nFzHd #
- Coming soon to 7Q – Will Bernard, Pete Huttlinger, Steve Vai and Brent Mason #
- I am brainstorming for ideas for lesson posts on the blog. #
- Thanks for everyone who passed on the #7Q with Paul Gilbert. I really appreciate it. #
- I think I am going to switch from Outlook to Thunderbird. It just makes more sense #
- NEW BLOG POST 7 Questions with Paul Gilbert – You can tell from the moment you see Paul Gilbert pick up a guitar th… http://ow.ly/15MJ75 #
- @adamsmale Great to hear you are in NYC. We should get together sometime. in reply to adamsmale #
- Make sure to check out @guitarnoize 's great list of guitar blogs. Follow them all. http://bit.ly/b85yc #
- @mschonbrun I missed them when they were out here. How was Zappa? in reply to mschonbrun #
- Wayne Krantz Music Video. You HAVE to see this. http://bit.ly/3Foz13 #
- Great article about NGW alum and faculty member, Django Haskins. http://bit.ly/sZmuK #
- Nice review from a student of his week in Purchase with Steve Vai and Herman Li. http://bit.ly/JxlMe #
- Last chance to get up to $300 off of NGW for 2010. Several hundred people have already registered. http://bit.ly/eBCRS #
- What do you hate NOT doing? http://sivers.org/hatenot (via @sivers) #
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