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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.

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

New Single "Getting Off Grid" Streaming Now!

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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...