John Mayer Interview

Let's hear from a modern day guitar hero.

John Mayer interview taken from Acguitar.com

Which came first, the desire to play the guitar or the desire to write songs?

Mayer The desire to play the guitar came years and years before—probably six years before.

And who specifically put that fire into you?

Mayer: Well, I had a common curiosity about playing the guitar, but it was really locked in by Stevie Ray Vaughan. The thing is, I was never a blues fan. I was kind of a jazz fan—my dad used to have a couple of jazz records that I really liked. I imagine there was something primal in my love of [Vaughan's music], because until then there was no evidence that was the kind of music I liked.

Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com

One more....

And I promise I will stop.

So much passion packed into a song.  To me, these guys prove that feeling and emotion always win.



And they use their music to promote good causes.

Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com

More from the Edge

Some of my favorite songs have been written by the Edge and U2, so heres another!



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U2 - Where the streets....(Live)

Amazing Song.  Amazing performance.

I have also thought the intro that the edge plays is so beautiful...






Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com

The Edge

The guitarist for U2 shares a few thoughts-

Taken from GuitarPlayer magazine

GP: It sounds like the guitar still excites you.

Edge: I find it to be an ongoing challenge to keep the guitar from 
becoming too traditional - which can happen to even the best ideas and 
the best styles. They eventually lose their fire and their ability to 
reach you because they get overused. I'm constantly trying to find 
uncharted territories by looking for sounds and tones that inspire 
new feelings and stop me from becoming too staid. Ironically, on this 
record that meant plugging a beautiful vintage guitar straight into a 
lovely vintage amp. That was pretty inspiring for me.

GP: What is it about the guitar that still resonates with people?

Edge: I think it may have something to do with it standing for 
freedom in some weird way - somewhat like the automobile has meant 
freedom for people over the last century. Since the invention of 
blues and rock and roll, the guitar has inspired that kind of feeling 
in people. And it probably always will.

Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com

Lincoln Brewster

This dude has some serious chops...





Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com

Jamcenter.com

Today's cool resource is Jamcenter.com.  A great one if you need some rhythm tracks to practice your leads and solos over.  They are not all of the greatest quality, but they get the job done. And did I say that it is free?

You pick your key and then choose from one of the five styles. It will continue to loop while you wail over the top of it.  Remember to turn your amp up to 11. Have fun!



Good luck on the musical journey!  -Steve
Official website Guitarlessonswylietexas.com