Last Tuesday marked Bob Dylan's 70th birthday... My how time flies when your having fun!
Bob reminds me of the energizer bunny with his recent announcement of new tour dates for the month of June- he just keeps going and going. He has ten concerts scheduled for the month of June and eight for July! That is enough to make even the youngest American idol tired.
Dylan will kick things off in Cork, Ireland on June 16 and on June 18 he will perform in London, England. After that he will fly across the ocean where he will give a concert in Tel Aviv, Israel on June 20th. Then it's back to Europe again for more concerts in Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway and Sweden. He will wind things up in the USA with a string of seven additional concerts. Whew!
Bob Dylan's Tour Schedule for 2011:
June 16 - Cork, Ireland
June 20 - London, England
June 20 – Tel Aviv, Israel
June 22 – Milan, Italy
June 24 – Sursee, Switzerland
June 25 – Mainz, Germany
June 27 – Odense, Denmark
June 29 – Bergen, Norway
June 30 – Oslo, Norway
July 2 – Borlänge, Sweden
July 14 – Santa Barbara, CA
July 15 – Costa Mesa, CA
July 16 – Las Vegas, NV
July 18 – Phoenix, AZ
July 19 – Tucson, AZ
July 21 – Albuquerque, NM
July 23 - Thackerville, OK
This may be the last time anyone will get a chance to see Bob Dylan in concert. I saw him back in 1999 with the group "Asleep at the Wheel" and it was great! So, if you're a fan, I would encourage you to go! Click the link below for information on how you can obtain tickets...
Bob Dylan Concert Ticket Info Here...
Dylan is recognized by millions around the world as "the voice of a generation" for his contribution to popular music. His achievements include the Grammy Award, Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Two of the very first songs I ever learned how to play on the guitar were: Mr. Tamborine Man and Blowin in the Wind by Bob Dylan.
Learn how to play more easy guitar songs like these: 20 Easy Guitar Songs
Add them to you guitar playing "repertoire" so that you can be prepared when someone asks you to play something. Maybe you'll be the next Dylan. Better yet, maybe you'll be the next, best you! =)
Till next time...
Keep practicing!
K.Unruh
Thursday
Marty Swartz & Guitarjamz.com...
Marty Swartz is an online guitar instructor and the owner of a fairly new membership site called Guitarjamz.com. He claims to have created the... "absolute best game plan of what works and what doesn't" when it comes to teaching students how to play the guitar.
In my quest to learn more about Marty I discovered that he began playing guitar while in college. It was during this time that he believed he had found his true calling. He was given the opportunity to perform with a popular local band in his area and this led to playing gigs and even touring nationally. Eventually he settled on working full-time as a private guitar teacher and a career was born.
According to Marty, his students progress rapidly because he has a knack for breaking things down and making it easy for them to learn how to play the guitar one step at a time. They like his relaxed style because it helps them to feel at ease and it seems just as if they were picking up a few tips from a friend.
Regarding the development of his teaching style, Marty is quoted as saying...
When comparing Guitarjamz with other membership sites the obvious difference is that you only have one guitar instructor as opposed to several. This could be a problem if you are a inclined to jump around a lot, or have a desire to learn a wider variety of guitar techniques and styles.
On the other hand, if you are a beginner, having one instructor could prove to be more beneficial because there will be fewer distractions. This alone may help you focus on getting all the basics down first and avoid jumping ahead too quickly.
Here is what one user had to say about his own personal experience...
Marty offers beginner, blues, and country lessons for acoustic guitar. He also teaches a variety of popular songs and covers some music theory related to scales, rhythm and songwriting. Students can purchase individual lessons or join the new Members Only Club where they can view over 600 available lessons.
Currently (at the time of writing this review), Marty is offering 10 free beginner guitar lessons so that everyone can evaluate his teaching style first hand. He does not state how long this offer will be available, but you can learn more about it by clicking the link below...
All in all, I think Marty Swartz is doing a good job of providing informative and fun lesson material for anyone who is interested in learning how to play the guitar. So, don't pass up this unique opportunity to get a few free lessons and see for yourself!
Till next time...
Keep practicing!
kunruh
abclearnguitar.com
In my quest to learn more about Marty I discovered that he began playing guitar while in college. It was during this time that he believed he had found his true calling. He was given the opportunity to perform with a popular local band in his area and this led to playing gigs and even touring nationally. Eventually he settled on working full-time as a private guitar teacher and a career was born.
According to Marty, his students progress rapidly because he has a knack for breaking things down and making it easy for them to learn how to play the guitar one step at a time. They like his relaxed style because it helps them to feel at ease and it seems just as if they were picking up a few tips from a friend.
Regarding the development of his teaching style, Marty is quoted as saying...
“It was like tinkering in a lab and coming up with a new invention -by hearing the feedback from my private lessons and noticing the jaw dropping progress of my best students, I uncovered the blueprint for learning the guitar in the shortest time possible. It was also like re-discovering the law of karma - if you share with others what you know best, then you can discover something on your own that's valuable and exciting.”
When comparing Guitarjamz with other membership sites the obvious difference is that you only have one guitar instructor as opposed to several. This could be a problem if you are a inclined to jump around a lot, or have a desire to learn a wider variety of guitar techniques and styles.
On the other hand, if you are a beginner, having one instructor could prove to be more beneficial because there will be fewer distractions. This alone may help you focus on getting all the basics down first and avoid jumping ahead too quickly.
Here is what one user had to say about his own personal experience...
"...I have found Marty’s website lessons quite well organized, especially if you begin with his extensive coverage of music theory before going on to the “blues” and “riffs” sections...I’ve learned a tremendous amount from Marty, enjoy his laid-back approach, and think that, for one dollar a day (!) you can’t do better–at least compared to the other sites I have visited...."
Marty offers beginner, blues, and country lessons for acoustic guitar. He also teaches a variety of popular songs and covers some music theory related to scales, rhythm and songwriting. Students can purchase individual lessons or join the new Members Only Club where they can view over 600 available lessons.
Currently (at the time of writing this review), Marty is offering 10 free beginner guitar lessons so that everyone can evaluate his teaching style first hand. He does not state how long this offer will be available, but you can learn more about it by clicking the link below...
All in all, I think Marty Swartz is doing a good job of providing informative and fun lesson material for anyone who is interested in learning how to play the guitar. So, don't pass up this unique opportunity to get a few free lessons and see for yourself!
Till next time...
Keep practicing!
kunruh
abclearnguitar.com
Saturday
Paul McCartney Is Getting Married Again...
The news is out that ex-Beatle, Paul McCartney, is getting married again. You know what they say... "The third time is the charm"...
Well, it seems to be true this time since Paul's daughters both love his bride to be as well.
McCartney, age 68, met Stella Shevell, age 51, in 2007 and they have been dating ever since.
"They have the right chemistry," one source reported "They're both cool, chilled out and optimistic."
Fame and fortune, unfortunately, don't always bring happiness, It's a well known fact that Paul has suffered several devastating heartbreaks in his life...
His first marriage ended when his wife Linda died of cancer.
His second marriage ended in a messy divorce which cost him almost $50 million.
And lest we forget.. he also lost his long time friend and ex-Beatle song writing partner, John Lennon
, who was murdered in 1980.
All these things must have taken there toll on Paul, but he claims to be very happy now... "I just like being in love," he said.
Personally, I was really glad to hear that Paul McCartney was getting married again. It's nice to hear good news once in awhile. After all, The Beatles were all about love anyway. Just about everyone is familiar with the famous Lennon/McCartney song lyrics... Love, Love Love, All You Need Is Love...
Perhaps we'll be hearing more love songs from this legendary songwriter in the day's to come. I sure hope so!
Till next time...
Keep practicing!
K.Unruh
Well, it seems to be true this time since Paul's daughters both love his bride to be as well.
McCartney, age 68, met Stella Shevell, age 51, in 2007 and they have been dating ever since.
"They have the right chemistry," one source reported "They're both cool, chilled out and optimistic."
Fame and fortune, unfortunately, don't always bring happiness, It's a well known fact that Paul has suffered several devastating heartbreaks in his life...
His first marriage ended when his wife Linda died of cancer.
His second marriage ended in a messy divorce which cost him almost $50 million.
And lest we forget.. he also lost his long time friend and ex-Beatle song writing partner, John Lennon
, who was murdered in 1980.All these things must have taken there toll on Paul, but he claims to be very happy now... "I just like being in love," he said.
Personally, I was really glad to hear that Paul McCartney was getting married again. It's nice to hear good news once in awhile. After all, The Beatles were all about love anyway. Just about everyone is familiar with the famous Lennon/McCartney song lyrics... Love, Love Love, All You Need Is Love...
Perhaps we'll be hearing more love songs
from this legendary songwriter in the day's to come. I sure hope so!Till next time...
Keep practicing!
K.Unruh
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