Hi All,
As you may have seen I recently posted a new video that provides all the details on my book "125 Pentatonic Licks." I just wanted to thank Gary G. at ShowMe Media for doing a fantastic job. He took my ideas and made them sparkle!

Thanks again!

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Hello Everyone,
I'm performing live on 6/26/13 with Sloane and the Smooth Tones at the Uptown Lounge. It's 8pm to 11pm at 3126 State Street and there is no cover! Blues, Rock and Funk! Hope to see you there!
Dave

Here’s a tip for any musician that wants to re-invigorate a tired chord progression. You can build Major and Minor 7th chords using simple triad shapes.  To do so just play a chord of the opposite quality built from the 3rd of the root chord.  For example, if the chord is C major, then you would play E minor on top of it and the yielding sonic effect would be C Maj 7.  Conversely, if you have C minor then you would play Eb major on top of it and yield C Min 7.  The best part is that you don’t even need someone to play the whole C chord. A bass player can play just the C note and you can play the E Maj or Eb Min and you’ll get the same result.  This is a simple way to create something that is greater than the sum of its parts.  There is a lot more you can do with Diatonic Substitution, let me know if you have want to know more!

REVIEW:

C + Em = C Maj 7

C + Eb  = C Min 7

Hello Everyone,
I wanted to take this opportunity to let you know about Anvil Guitar's new student referral policy.  I've always offered my current students 60% off a month of lessons when they refer a new student to me and that hasn't changed.  However, starting this summer I am now offering a $20.00 finders fee to anyone who refers a new student to me.  This opportunity is available to anyone, even folks who don't live in my area because out of town referrals can register for SKYPE lessons.  Send me a private message and I'll give you the details.
Thanks!

Hello Future Rock Stars!
I'm doing a special summer promo on guitar lessons conducted via SKYPE video chats.  I'm offering 50% off the first month to anyone who registers for lessons before the end of May.  In addition the first person to register before the end of May will get 50% a second month.  The first three to register will also receive a free copy of my book "125 Pentatonic Licks;" a must have for every budding lead guitarist.  If you are interested you can contact me via Facebook, phone or email.  Let me know, time slots are limited.

Attention! I have a couple open lesson slots that I'd like to fill, one on Monday and one on Tuesday.  As always, current students get a 60% discount off of their next month for referrals. And for any out of town folks who might be interested I'm available for lessons via SKYPE too.  Send me a private message if you are interested.
Thanks!
Dave

I just completed a studio gig last night and I wanted to say thank you to Kevin Donoho of The Ethereal Rein Band.  I laid down some leads for one of their songs and I must say that every time I work with Kevin it is a great experience.  Stay tuned to their website to hear the finished product: www.etherealrein.com
Thanks!

Hello,
Please join me in welcoming Eben Drost as the new Piano & Vocal teacher for Anvil Guitar Instruction.  You can read his full bio here.  Eben is an amazing and accomplished musician and we are thrilled to have him join our team! Please consider congratulating him by "Liking" this post and by "Liking" the Anvil Guitar Instruction Facebook page.
Thanks,
Dave