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Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie last updated 10 June 22 How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.”
Watch Jimmy Page’s “Kashmir” Acoustic Demonstration By Rod Brakes published 24 February 22 Video Get inspired by this hypnotic riff and explore the alternative realm of DADGAD tuning.
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 3: Open Roots Tuning Tips By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22 These essential tunings are the keys to slide blues success.
“We Went from Nobody Giving a Shit About the Band to Selling Six Million Records”: Chris and Rich Robinson Talk ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ By Jimmy Leslie published 9 December 21 The famously feuding Black Crowes brothers reveal the craft of their landmark 1990 debut album.
An Acoustic Guitar Player’s Practical Guide to Using Alternate Tunings By Jimmy Leslie published 19 August 21 From Neil Young and The Doobie Brothers to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.
