Guitar Quote of the Week
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00“I want to figure out how I can make the most important statement with the least amount of information, so I don’t run out of ideas by the time I get to my second or [...]
[Licktionary Monday, Week 5] E minor 7 extended sweeping arpeggio lick (A natural minor scale)
Ioannis Anastassakis2018-02-15T17:29:24+02:00One of my favorite licks - an Em7 extended arpeggio superimposed over an A natural minor scale. These patterns create very interesting sounding structures, without being too difficult to remember! Make sure you follow the [...]
[Music Biz] – 17 Things Local Bands Just Don’t Get
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Ari Herstand is a Los Angeles based singer/songwriter and the creator of Ari’s Take. Here is his take about things Local Bands don't get. Read on and enjoy! ;) http://www.digitalmusicnews.com/permalink/2014/02/27/17-things-local-bands-just-dont-get Click the button below to [...]
[Music Biz] – 3 New Music Industry Problems
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Old obstacles and the playing field has changed for the music industry for the past years. While it can erase old problems, it also creates new ones. Heather McDonald of Music Careers Expert cites 3 bigges problems of [...]
[Interview Sunday] – Guitarist Interviews – An Interview with George Benson
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00In our series of Guitarist Interviews, today we have an Interview with George Benson Genre: Jazz/ Rhythm and Blues/ Soul George Benson is simply one of the greatest guitarists in jazz history, but he [...]
[Interview Sundays] – Interview with Chris Broderick
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Interview with Chris Broderick 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 [...]
Elite Guitar Coaching Student Spotlight #24 – Constantine
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Constantine Constantine (Mystic Prophecy, Nightrage) was my guitar student for 6 years and as a members of my Elite Guitar Coaching Academy - i started coaching him when he was 12 and continued until he [...]
[Sweeping Saturdays] – Lick no. 6 – A natural minor Sweep Picking scale
Ioannis Anastassakis2018-04-23T16:23:19+02:00Today we have a prime example of using Sweep Picking - an excellent example of a Sweep Picking scale Make sure you follow the picking directions very carefully and also keep in mind that [...]
Guitar Learning Tip #06
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00The more time one spends as a self-taught player, the more difficult it is to follow a disciplined study path afterwards – […]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 32 – “Ταλέντο, κιθαριστική ικανότητα και τα μουσικά κυκλώματα” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-10-12T15:25:36+02:00Here's Episode 32 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: " Ταλέντο, κιθαριστική ικανότητα και τα μουσικά κυκλώματα! " [...]
[Technique Thursday] – String Crossing Bonanza!
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-10-24T14:01:05+02:00Welcome 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 [...]
[VIDEO TRACK] GUEST Guitar Solo 2
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Guitar Solo 2 Track by Mariana 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 developing [...]
[Music Biz] – Sustain your music career – nine insights to help you do it.
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Building a sustainable career in the music industry is probably one (if not, the MOST) of the things that an artist sought for. Learning what works in for your career could help you achieve a [...]
[Tapping Tuesday] – Lick no. 5
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-10-27T14:47:32+02:00Here's a really nice right hand tapping lick to expand your pentatonic repertoire! Take care of the tapped harmonic - you need to manage to mute all the other strings in order for it to [...]
[Music Biz] – Getting Started With Direct-to-Fan
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:43+02:00Keeping a good relationship with your fans is an essential part of crowdfunding. It takes a life of its own and you will have that you need from them. So here are some resources of [...]
[Music Biz] – Music licensing, publishing royalties, and you
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Chris Robley (the DIY-Musician) of www.diymusician.cdbaby.com has shared his many takes on music career tips and tricks. But on this blog he shares a 12-part video on how important music licensing is. Click on the link [...]
[Licktionary Monday, Week 4] – A Harmonic minor scale lick (in the style of Yngwie Malmsteen)
Ioannis Anastassakis2018-02-15T17:28:16+02:00Welcome 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! This week's lick is based on the [...]
[Interview Sundays] – Interview with Steve Vai
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Interview with Steve Vai 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 [...]
Elite Guitar Coaching Student Spotlight #25 – Jim Nassios
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Jim Nassios Coming from the city of Volos, Jim Nassios, one of my most talented guitar students. Jim was my student for 5 years and as a members of my Elite Guitar Coaching Academy. [...]
[Sweeping Saturdays] – Lick no. 5
Ioannis Anastassakis2018-04-23T16:21:27+02:00Here are the TAB and detailed playing instructions for the lick on the video above: [Sweeping Saturdays] - Lick no. 5 If you enjoy this, please SHARE this post on your favorite [...]
Guitar Learning Tip #05
Ioannis Anastassakis2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00When it comes to practicing guitar, you don’t just need to do the RIGHT things to get better. […]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 1 – “Το ΠΙΟ σημαντικό πράγμα που θα σε βοηθήσει να βελτιωθείς στην κιθάρα?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, "Ποιο είναι το ΠΙΟ σημαντικό πράγμα που θα σε βοηθήσει να βελτιωθείς στην κιθάρα?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OehX1ElI9kI To subscribe [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 2 – “Πόση ώρα πρέπει να μελετάω κιθάρα την ημέρα?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Πόση ώρα πρέπει να μελετάω κιθάρα την ημέρα ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMiBxmVCc6U To subscribe to the Ask the Guitar [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 3 – “Είναι σωστό να μάθω Κλασσική κιθάρα πριν αρχίσω Ηλεκτρική?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Είναι σωστό να μάθω Κλασσική κιθάρα πριν αρχίσω Ηλεκτρική ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDPVyMQPU4A To subscribe to the Ask [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 4 – “Πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να μάθω να διαβάζω νότες/παρτιτούρα?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Πρέπει οπωσδήποτε να μάθω να διαβάζω νότες/παρτιτούρα ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRMArXIOJUg To subscribe to the Ask the Guitar [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 5 – “Έπαθα Τενοντίτιδα/τραυματίστηκα! Τι να κάνω τώρα?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Έπαθα Τενοντίτιδα/τραυματίστηκα! Τι να κάνω τώρα ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqXvlGYVEKE To subscribe to the Ask the Guitar Coach [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 6 – “Πως πρέπει να φτιάξω το πρόγραμμα της κιθαριστικής μου μελέτης?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Πως πρέπει να φτιάξω το πρόγραμμα της κιθαριστικής μου μελέτης ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-OllTeo2rw To subscribe to the [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 7 – “Πότε είναι η σωστή στιγμή να αγοράσω μία πιο καλή/ακριβή κιθάρα?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Πότε είναι η σωστή στιγμή να αγοράσω μία πιο καλή/ακριβή κιθάρα ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PkFGNm-aIA To subscribe to [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 8 – “Πως να βελτιστοποιήσεις την μελέτη κιθαριστικής τεχνικής?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Πως να βελτιστοποιήσεις την μελέτη κιθαριστικής τεχνικής ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE-XyEhAZfg To subscribe to the Ask the Guitar [...]
[VIDEO] Ask the Guitar Coach Ep. 9 – “Γιατί λες ότι είναι απαραίτητο να έχω δάσκαλο/coach κιθάρας?” {GREEK AUDIO}
Wild Rose2017-09-21T14:30:44+02:00Καλησπέρα σε όλους τους φίλους της κιθάρας. Σήμερα, θα δούμε την εξής ερώτηση, " Γιατί λες ότι είναι απαραίτητο να έχω δάσκαλο/coach κιθάρας ?" Δείτε την απάντηση στο παρακάτω βίντεο. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfnPNIuGuBg To subscribe to the Ask [...]