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1...2...3...4...I Declare a Finger War! - Building Calluses for Better Guitar Playing

Jul 94 min read

1...2...3...4...I Declare a Finger War! - Building Calluses for Better Guitar Playing

In this article I go over my tips for building your finger calluses FAST so you can FINALLY become the guitar player you know you can be.

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Remembering Ray Charles: A Legacy of Genius and Soul

Nick Aldieri

Jun 104 min read

Remembering Ray Charles: A Legacy of Genius and Soul

Today I'm looking back at the life and genius of Ray Charles, on the 20th anniversary of his death.

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New Single "Getting Off Grid" Streaming Now!

Nick Aldieri

May 282 min read

New Single "Getting Off Grid" Streaming Now!

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Unlock Your Voice: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Vocal Sound 🎙️

Nick Aldieri

Apr 295 min read

Unlock Your Voice: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Your Vocal Sound 🎙️

Unlock your unique vocal sound with tips from a seasoned vocal coach.

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Nick Aldieri

Apr 102 min read

New Single "STAY" by Nick Aldieri is Streaming Now!

New Single "STAY" by Nick Aldieri is Streaming Now! New artist...but maybe one of the greatest guitar solos ever?

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ALBUM REVIEW: 'Delta Kream' The Black Keys Electrifying Tribute to Mississippi Delta Blues

Nick Aldieri

Mar 143 min read

ALBUM REVIEW: 'Delta Kream' The Black Keys Electrifying Tribute to Mississippi Delta Blues

Today is the 3 year anniversary of the release Delta Kream, The Black Keys 10th studio album, which masterfully pays homage to Delta Blues.

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10 Practice Techniques To Build Your Musical Greatness in 2024

Nick Aldieri

Mar 53 min read

10 Practice Techniques To Build Your Musical Greatness in 2024

These 10 practice techniques are sure to 10X your playing if you do them for just 10 min each day. Set yourself up for musical greatness!

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Nick Aldieri

Oct 26, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - "Wild Horses" by Rolling Stones

Nick Aldieri covers "Wild Horses" by the Rolling Stones in an acoustic performance.

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Album Review: "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" - Oasis's Timeless Anthem of the '90s

Nick Aldieri

Oct 2, 20233 min read

Album Review: "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" - Oasis's Timeless Anthem of the '90s

Album review of the timeless album "(What's the Story) Morning Glory" by the British Rock band Oasis.

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Nick Aldieri

Sep 26, 20232 min read

Introducing -Riff Central-

Unleashing my new video series -Riff Central- upon the the world. Nick Aldieri plays his all time favorites riffs, and takes your requests!

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Nick Aldieri

Sep 15, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - "All Apologies" by Nirvana

Nick Aldieri plays and sings "All Apologies" by Nirvana off their album titled "In Utero" released in 1993.

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Album Review: "Purple" by Stone Temple Pilots - A Defining Moment in '90s Rock

Nick Aldieri

Sep 6, 20233 min read

Album Review: "Purple" by Stone Temple Pilots - A Defining Moment in '90s Rock

On this day in 1994, Stone Temple Pilots unleashed their sophomore masterpiece, "Purple."

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Nick Aldieri

Aug 28, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - "Going To California" by Led Zeppelin

This is my cover of the song "Going To California" by Led Zeppelin.

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Album Review: "Facelift" - A Gritty Triumph from Alice in Chains (Full Concert Link)

Nick Aldieri

Aug 21, 20233 min read

Album Review: "Facelift" - A Gritty Triumph from Alice in Chains (Full Concert Link)

This is an in depth review of the album "Facelift" by the band Alice in Chains.

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Nick Aldieri

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - "Japanese Denim" by Daniel Caesar

Hey crazy critters, I'm back at it again. Check out my latest release! I've recently started a YouTube Channel and will be posting...

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Album review: "Presence" Led Zeppelin's Bold Evolution and the Unveiling of a Rock Masterpiece

Nick Aldieri

Aug 14, 20232 min read

Album review: "Presence" Led Zeppelin's Bold Evolution and the Unveiling of a Rock Masterpiece

In the realm of rock music, few bands have left an indelible mark as profound as Led Zeppelin. With their sonic prowess, electrifying...

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Nick Aldieri

Jul 31, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - Working Class Hero by John Lennon

Nick Aldieri's acoustic guitar cover of "Working Class Hero" by John Lennon.

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Demystifying the Natural Minor Scale for Guitar: A Beginner's Guide 🎸

Nick Aldieri

Jul 26, 20233 min read

Demystifying the Natural Minor Scale for Guitar: A Beginner's Guide 🎸

This is a synopsis of the natural minor scale, and how to apply it to the guitar.

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Proud Partner of Raven Homeschool and Denali PEAK

Nick Aldieri

Jul 10, 20232 min read

Proud Partner of Raven Homeschool and Denali PEAK

I am proud to announce that Virtual Music Coach is now a preferred vendor of Raven Homeschool and Denali PEAK Correspondence/Homeschool...

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Nick Aldieri

Apr 25, 20232 min read

Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner - Drive by Incubus

Hey y'all! Check out my latest release! I've recently started a YouTube Channel and will be posting unique cover songs and lessons to...

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Repost: Jamming on the Changes (A Quick Video Tutorial)

Nick Aldieri

Apr 20, 20231 min read

Repost: Jamming on the Changes (A Quick Video Tutorial)

A quick tutorial on something great jazz players, blues players, and improvisers have known for years, playing the changes. More...

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Nick Aldieri

Apr 17, 20232 min read

Introducing Nick Aldieri's Cover Corner

Hey y'all! I've recently started a YouTube Channel and will be posting unique cover songs and lessons to the channel each week! My...

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Nick Aldieri

Feb 3, 20232 min read

The Juiciest Guitar Strings Ever...

So I've always played Elixir guitar strings, pretty much for my acoustic or for my electrics. I just love the way they sounded. I tried...

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Nick Aldieri

Jan 17, 20235 min read

You Change As Things Stay The Same

7:30 A.M. The alarm never goes off any more because it doesn't need to. My mind knows it's time to wake up. I check the family: my...

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The 5 Guitar Pedals You Can't Live Without...And What Order To Buy Them

Nick Aldieri

Nov 7, 20224 min read

The 5 Guitar Pedals You Can't Live Without...And What Order To Buy Them

My students frequently ask me questions about my gear, so I wanted to share my taste in pedals and also the order in which I would buy...

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Nick Aldieri

Jun 4, 20223 min read

What's The Best Guitar For a Beginner?

Getting into guitar for the very first time is so exciting, but can also be so overwhelming. Guitar players want to know what is the...

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Nick Aldieri

Apr 25, 20223 min read

The 5 Guitars I'm Drooling Over In 2022

Any guitarist knows that one of the great joys of being a guitar player is getting a brand spanking new axe! So many choices on brand,...

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Top 5 Must Have Guitar Accessories for under $30

Nick Aldieri

Mar 23, 20222 min read

Top 5 Must Have Guitar Accessories for under $30

When you're starting on guitar, or delving deeper into your guitar habit, these five accessories are a must have for anyone attacking the...

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Everything Zen: Staying Patient On Your Path

Nick Aldieri

Oct 6, 20213 min read

Everything Zen: Staying Patient On Your Path

Today's article is about expectation vs. reality. Don't be afraid of a long journey friends, you have the time. Life is long. And the...

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Nick Aldieri

Aug 4, 20212 min read

Student Spotlight: Check out Compadre!

Rowdy rocker Steve Franklin studied vocals, songwriting and music theory with me for about 6 months, and I'm so proud of what they have...

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Learning to Converse...Musically Speaking

Nick Aldieri

Jul 28, 20212 min read

Learning to Converse...Musically Speaking

Hey Rowdy Rockers and Young Grasshoppers, I wanted to write about something that has been on my mind a lot lately now that I'm once again...

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Are You Still Breathing? Harness The POWER.

Nick Aldieri

Apr 21, 20212 min read

Are You Still Breathing? Harness The POWER.

Few things have changed my life more than learning one simple habit...to breathe on purpose. Ironically, there are certain things we as...

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What in the world is a Pentatonic? And why you need to learn it.

Nick Aldieri

Feb 19, 20212 min read

What in the world is a Pentatonic? And why you need to learn it.

Young Grasshoppers, I feel sometimes as though I may know you better than you know yourselves. At least when it comes to learning guitar....

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Nick Aldieri

Jan 26, 20213 min read

Coming Back to Music After a Long Break

I feel it was fitting to write this article now, as it's been a long time since my last post. I've been struggling lately with writer's...

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Nick Aldieri

Oct 7, 20202 min read

Today...Don't Lie To Yourself

The most important thing in music is honesty. Honesty will create amazing songs and amazing musicians alike. Amazing songs because...

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Writing the perfect song...or something like that

Nick Aldieri

Sep 9, 20205 min read

Writing the perfect song...or something like that

What is it that makes a song? How can you go beyond the notes and the lines to something deeper? How can you put pieces of music...

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Nick Aldieri

Aug 11, 20201 min read

Our Fab Team Is Growing: Meet Tamra

I'm thrilled to welcome Tamra Radford to my team as my personal assistant. Tamra was born and raised in Austin, TX and has the spirit of...

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Can Music Save The World? Or At Least Your Mind?

Nick Aldieri

Jul 27, 20202 min read

Can Music Save The World? Or At Least Your Mind?

The year 2020 just keeps kicking us while we're down, and it doesn't seem like there are any clear answers in sight. COVID-19 has...

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Getting the Right Gear : My Recommendations

Nick Aldieri

Jul 22, 20202 min read

Getting the Right Gear : My Recommendations

I know one thing I definitely struggled with when I was starting out was...how to pick the right equipment? What is my sound? What gear...

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