“Health is wealth” is a popular phrase; that stays true for musicians too. Singers and performers use their bodies as instruments – both physical and emotional limits are tested when you are on the road [...]
“Most beginners want to learn lead because they think it’s cool ... consequently, they never really develop good rhythm skills ... since most of a rock guitarists time is spent playing rhythm, it’s important to [...]
“If you pick up a guitar and it says 'Take me, I'm yours,' then thats the one for you.” - Frank Zappa Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' [...]
Here are the TAB and detailed playing instructions for the lick on the video above: [TUESDAY] - Tapping Tuesdays - Lick no. 13 If you enjoy this, please SHARE this post on [...]
Here is an blog post from Chris Robley, The DIY Musician of CdBaby.com, how a guy can put your name and band in the limelight with the use of social media like Spotify. http://diymusician.cdbaby.com/2014/03/matt-key-bands-future-success/ Click [...]
Interview with BB King Genre: Blues / Soul Blues B B King is widely regarded as the greatest living blues guitarist. “The ast of the great bluesmen” as they say.Many contemporary musicians and [...]
Loukas Panagiotidis Here's a live video of another one of my talented guitar students, Loukas Panagiotidis! Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' [...]
Here are the TAB and detailed playing instructions for the lick on the video above: [Sweeping Saturdays] - Lick no. 13 If you enjoy this, please SHARE this post on your favorite [...]
Perseverance is one of the most important attributes to have when learning to play Electric Guitar. […]
Here's Episode 39 of my reader-fueled Podcast series Ask the Guitar Coach! This is the {GREEK audio version} Today I will be answering the following submitted question: "Θέλω να φτιάξω home recording studio. Τι προτείνεις [...]
Here's a very useful sequence for developing your Legato technique! Make sure you minimize any string noise and pay attention to only pick the very FIRST note of the sequence, using an upstroke! Enjoy!! [...]
Abort Horizon From the CD Orbital Attempt (2009) Also available @ Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/anastassakis/abort-horizon Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' Electric Guitar Coaching, available WORLDWIDE! [...]
Generating the most revenue from your music does not only require you to be talented in music, you also have to think fast and be creative. There’s more than one way to earn more money [...]
“A good solo is like a book. It will start out in a phrase, it will go on in paragraphs, and then it will have a great ending.” - Steve Vai Click the button below [...]
Here are the TAB and detailed playing instructions for the lick on the video above: [TUESDAY] - Tapping Tuesdays - Lick no. 12 If you enjoy this, please SHARE this post on [...]
Social Media is a way of life now for "netizens". Same can be said with your fans, knowing and understanding what media they consume is crucial for your career. It can really be overwhelming in [...]
Welcome to my new weekly instructional series of guitar licks – a series specifically designed to help you expand your musical vocabulary (your Licktionary!) on the electric guitar! For this week's Licktionary - a very [...]
Interview with Al di Meola Hey all! Welcome to "Interview Sundays" - a new weekly series of post on ioannis.org In these posts, i will be posting various things that piques my interest [...]
STEELIANOS: "Bouzouki & Whiskey" (HD1080p) Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' Electric Guitar Coaching, available WORLDWIDE! Join our amazing,thriving online community of [...]
Here are the TAB and detailed playing instructions for the lick on the video above: [Sweeping Saturdays] - Frank Gambale A minor 7 arpeggio lick If you enjoy this, please SHARE this post [...]
An excellent way to see if your guitar teacher is competent: […]
Here's Episode 38 of my reader-fueled Podcast series Ask the Guitar Coach! This is the {GREEK audio version} Today I will be answering the following submitted question: "Πως μπορώ να παίξω ρυθμό funky σε 3/4 [...]
Welcome to Guitar Technique Thursdays, exclusively on ioannis.org! Every week, i will be fueling your insatiable need for guitar technique with one of the exercises i use on my private guitar coaching students from Elite [...]
Orbital Attempt From the CD Orbital Attempt (2009) Also available @ Soundcloud: http://soundcloud.com/anastassakis/orbital-attempt Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' Electric Guitar Coaching, available WORLDWIDE! [...]
Musicians used to record and release their albums after 3-4 years and promote it on tour for another year or two. It was a tedious “repeat and rinse” process. Now, things have changed. More releases, [...]
“A bad rendition of you is better than a good rendition of somebody else.” - Willie Dixon Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' Electric Guitar Coaching, available WORLDWIDE! [...]
Here's a very melodic tapping lick based in the A natural minor scale that uses the pedal point technique This is influenced by the playing of both Steve Vai and Vito Bratta [...]
Imagine if this would happen in every gig you go to would be like this :) by Paul Resnikoff http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/03/28/finallyidea Click the button below to receive a FREE information PDF about Ioannis Anastassakis' Electric Guitar Coaching, [...]
For this week's Licktionary Monday - I have a lick influenced from the amazing Frank Gambale A series of 3 string sweeping/ alternate picking extended arpeggio combos! Make sure you start these VERY slow - [...]
Interview with Joe Bonamassa Hey all! Welcome to "Interview Sundays" - a new weekly series of post on ioannis.org In these posts, i will be posting various things that piques my interest during [...]
