Where to start? I have always had a special place in my heart for Gibson’s Les Paul. It was the first type of guitar I chose after having played enough to have an opinion. I was in 8th grade, and my next door neighbor owned a pawn shop. I mowed his lawn all summer in… Read More
I remember playing guitar in my parent’s house as a teenager, there were these little sparrow looking birds that must have lived in the huge live oak tree on the property. I would catch them perched on my 2nd story window peaking through the blinds, I like to think that they were listening to music,… Read More
I wanted to take a little time and discuss the difference between my music lessons, and those provided elsewhere. The approach at John Ward music lessons is of a holistic nature. While Piano lessons often times are more valuable than your run of the mill guitar lessons provided as far as “music” instruction, I like… Read More
I was recently asked by a student’s parent who happens to be a professor at a local college to help her make a sound file of an old piece “Our new home” (Unser Neue Heim) for a presentation at the University of Texas at Dallas. I could find little information about the piece let alone a… Read More
I have decided to amplify my old classical guitar. While I doubt seriously I will forsake either of my electrics, the strat or the sg, as of this moment I feel no need to play another guitar. After having listened to Willie Nelson’s “Stardust” album and hearing the tone he achieved, I am smitten, and… Read More
High level ear training was one of the most difficult, yet productive endeavors I perused while in college. While as a youngster starting with the guitar, I did develop my ear a great deal, but wish that I had had some structure and not only had an idea in my head, but a symbol to… Read More