guitar

Here's a little motivation for you...

Most people could practice guitar for years and never be able to play any Van Halen song...much less "Eruption". But this is NOT one of those people. There's a video on LiveLeak.com of a 14-year-old girl playing Van Halen's "Eruption", and she's absolutely INCREDIBLE!

A while ago, I wrote a blog about New Year's Resolution ideas. As the start of 2013 came and went, I came to the realization that, while I offered some suggestions that I believe are pretty good, I hadn't actually chosen one of my own. So, I decided to put a resolution that I've been holding on to for years to task: learning to play a musical instrument...

Tallan Noble Latz is an amazing guitarist at any age.  His grasp of the blues is literally unheard of for players who have been at it much longer than he's been alive.  At just the age of 8, Tallan was already getting national publicity. And his chops as a 9 year old are absolutely amazing.

Eric Clapton is auctioning 75 of his personal guitars, several amplifiers, and some clothing to benefit a drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility he founded in the Caribbean. He hopes to raise $600,000. Clapton has auctioned instruments in the past, but this group of guitars is different, in the fact that the prices will be more affordable...

One of Eddie Van Halen's guitars now resides in the Smithsonian. The guitar, known as 'Frank 2' was used during Van Halen's 2007/2008 tour with David Lee Roth back on vocals. It's an exact copy of Eddies' original 'Frankenstein' which he customized extensively for his fiery playing style...