Yearly Archives: 2001

Guitar Noise Newsletter for December 28, 2001 with all the latest site news and updates. Written by Paul Hackett.

In honor of the joy of guitar, columnist Dan Lasley shares with us some of his favorite things about the world of music.

This John Lennon song can show us a few interesting things about using guitar chords. We’ll work on the strumming and put together a bassline for solo guitar.

This is the second installment on buying a guitar amp. We will focus here on the intermediate player and go a bit deeper into the quest for tone.

Here’s a simple look at the things you need to do during your soundcheck. While it is not something everyone enjoys, it should never be overlooked.

A new album for the trio. An honest sound which, to some extent, reminds me of a very underrated band, Toad the Wet Sprocket. The promotional material describes them as a unique blend of pop-punk. I’m not sure that description fits very well. Doesn’t sound very punk to me. Pop, certainly, but in a good [...]

An hour long trip through Michelle Young’s universe is a voyage you’ll want to take again and again. Not just an incredible voice, but also a superb songwriter.

Guitar Noise Newsletter for December 11, 2001 with all the latest site news and updates. Written by Paul Hackett.

Michelle Young’s album – Marked for Madness – has just been released. For this occasion, Michelle has answered some questions for us.

Gary Talley has been around a while. He played lead guitar for the Box Tops back in the sixties and has worked with artists ranging from Willie Nelson to Doctor John. This video is a set of three lessons which also cover a lot of ground.

An interesting band name for a great band. Pangea have this distinctive American-Prog sound. A sound we rarely hear anymore.

From the L.A. Woman album, this is actually a 12 bar blues based song. We’re going to develop a sweet sounding version for solo guitar.

Although he’s better known for his collaborations with Emerson, Lake & Palmer (ELP), Sinfield has been around for a while and has written some of the best lyrics in the business.

Guitar Noise Newsletter for December 01, 2001 with all the latest site news and updates. Written by Paul Hackett.

Let’s look at how you go about putting together talent showcases and bigger jams. It can get pretty crazy if you don’t take care of the proper preparation.

Guitar Noise Newsletter for November 21, 2001 with all the latest site news and updates. Written by Paul Hackett.

Melissa Etheridge’s has completed her first solo tour since she stopped playing in bars as a relative unknown. Here is a review of her inspiring performance.

Guitar Noise Newsletter for November 12, 2001 with all the latest site news and updates. Written by Paul Hackett.

Outdoor gigs can be fun. What does it take to put on a show in your very own back yard. Let’s look at some of the crucial and not so obvious points to cover.

What is the effects loop? And what are the basic rules about the order of effects you are using. This article will try and spell these things out for you.