Randell Young - Author Archive
Guitarist Randell Young began playing professionally right out of high school working initially in R&B clubs in his home town of Washington, D.C. He has since gone on to gig with numerous recording artists including Nicolette Larson, Rob Mullins, Billy Mitchell, Poncho Sanchez, Tony Guerrero, Max Bennett, Reed Gratz, James Harris, Tyrone "Sticky Situation" Brunson, Melvin "Deacon" Jones, Harvey "Harmonica Fats" Blackston, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (of Steely Dan), Nesbert "Stix" Hooper (of The Jazz Crusaders), Margot Chapman (of The Starland Vocal Band) and Rusty Cox (of The Dazz Band). He has performed with the theatrical productions Natural High and Tell It Like It Is as well as with the house band for NBC's The David Allen Grier Show.
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Randell’s second piece for Guitar Noise delves into the nuts and bolts of creating interesting solos. He has a refreshing philosophy on the subject, and I think you’ll appreciate his quality over quantity approach. Learn why speed isn’t always your best friend and that having a melody will ultimately be more important than flying through a scale.
On Soloing
Here are seven rules on soloing that help you play killer solos without having to think too much about them.
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