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Jul 26, 20201 min read

Giovanni Plays Andy Timmons!

Happy Birthday to Andy, who turns 57 today! Andy started out as a glam metal guitarist for the band Danger Danger. He toured the world...

Jul 25, 20201 min read

TAGA Student Madeline Sings and Plays "Para Sa Akin"

Madeline sings and plays the beautiful Filipino love song "Para Sa Akin" which she arranged together with Carl in their guitar lessons....

Jul 23, 20201 min read

Giovanni Plays the Solo from "November Rain" by Guns N' Roses

Slash, who turns 55 today, is the quintessential rock guitarist. Best known as the lead guitarist for Guns N' Roses, London-born Slash...

Jul 22, 20201 min read

Giovanni and Carl Play Al di Meola!

Happy Birthday to Al di Meola who turns 66 today. Al di Meola is well known for his technical mastery, especially his incredibly fast...

Jul 18, 20201 min read

Yuki and Carl play "Ständchen" by Schubert (guitar duet)

This well known melody was originally written by Franz Schubert (1797–1828) for voice with piano accompaniment. However, it also makes a...

Jul 12, 20201 min read

Giovanni Plays Dream Theater's "Another Day"

This stunning song was written by founding member of Dream Theater, John Petrucci who turns 52 today. Happy Birthday, John! "Another Day"...

Jul 9, 20201 min read

Renaissance Guitar Duet: "Flow My Tears"

This exquisite piece was written by the English Renaissance composer John Dowland (1563 - 1626). "Flow My Tears" is his best known...

Jun 30, 20201 min read

Giovanni plays "Arpeggios from Hell"!

Swedish shred guitar master Yngwie Malmsteen turns 57 today. To celebrate, here's Giovanni somehow making Yngwie's diabolically difficult...

Jun 29, 20201 min read

Momo and Carl Play Praetorius

Playing duets is a lot of fun! At the same time, it's also an excellent way to improve your musicianship and sight reading skills....