I could write down an elaborate intro for this video, but instead I will let it speak for itself. In short, this is my student Riley, 12 years old, who had recently learned how to play Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen (she was of course more familiar with Alexandra Burke’s version[…]
‘All I got is a red guitar, three chords and the truth’. – Bob Dylan I’ve used this line before and I’m doing it again, since I really love it. It is just so true. My student, Riley, is another great example of why I feel that way. When starting to[…]
As a teacher I strongly connect with my students. They are all different and I care deeply for them. Guiding them on this journey of music is simply as rewarding as can be and I’m honored that they put their trust in me. I’ve always been a strong believer of[…]
‘All I got is a red guitar, three chords and the thruth’ – Bob Dylan Since I’ve always loved to play ánd sing, I really enjoy it when my students try to do the same. This is Romy, 11 years old, who indeed really likes to play songs and sing[…]
I Don’t Know How To Love Him is a song from the 1970 rock opera ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’, written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice. It’s sung by the character of Mary Magdalene, portrayed by Yvonne Elliman in the Broadway production, as well as in the movie version. The[…]
The Boys Of Summer is a song written by Eagles vocalist/drummer Don Henley and Mike Campbell. It’s the lead track and first single from Henley’s 1984 album ‘Building The Perfect Beast.’ This lesson shows a way of how to perform it with only one guitar and is, like the original,[…]
Thinking Out Loud is a song by the immensely popular English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran and is the third official single of his latest album X (Multiply). It’s a romantic ballad, which he describes as a ‘walking down the aisle-song’. The lesson is primarly based on how Ed performs this song[…]
Foolish Games is a song by American singer-songwriter Jewel. It’s taken from her 1995 debut album ‘Pieces Of You’, which became one of the best-selling debut albums of all time. The album version features a lovely piano accompaniment and this lesson shows how to play a similar arrangement on the[…]
Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by English musician Mick Jones, multi-instrumental musician Ian McDonald, along with American vocalist Lou Gramm. This lesson covers the unplugged/acoustic version of their biggest hit and power ballad ‘I Want To Know What Love Is.’ It’s taken from their 1984 album[…]