Geoff's Musical Musings
Save me from myself...
I am wavering, and need strength. Please, gods of gear help me in my moment of need
Geoff's Musical Musings
I find a lot of intriguing music and I try to share the ones that are most fun and impressive. I am on the left, playing at a friend's party circa 2003. This was my 1986 Charvel Model 4. Man, how I miss that guitar.
Geoff's Musical Musings
That 80's Metal Tone
The 80's were an epoch that marked the rise of hair metal, glam, and MTV ready acts. The tones and the bands were big, but not too difficult to assemble.
Geoff's Musical Musings
How to Build a Blues Tone
The Line 6 Helix is a great tool, providing access to sounds that would cost thousands of dollars to get the old fashioned way...
Geoff's Musical Musings
On Electronic Music
I continue my journey, and discover some things that I failed to realize from the start. All great music starts with a groove.
Geoff's Musical Musings
The Journey Begins
I have now assembled the minimal bits to begin really learning to make music with my computer, it is time to quit procrastinating, and really learn what I am doing.
Geoff's Musical Musings
Electronic Music
Maybe the third (or fifth) try will work. I have long lusted over the desire to make music with keyboards and synthesizers, but have failed to stick with it. Is this the time it sinks in?
Geoff's Musical Musings
Two weeks of the Line 6 Helix
The Helix is truly a game changer, even for a hack like me. 2 weeks in, and I am getting more comfortable with it, and I am exploring more of its capabilities. It is just amazing kit!
Geoff's Musical Musings
Why did I not do this earlier? - Helix
Jumping to the end robs you of learning opportunities. Understanding how to build a tone makes life with a modeler much more enjoyable.
Geoff's Musical Musings
Muscle Memory - Guitar
It does come back, if you work at it. Of course, there are some things my younger self could do that I no longer am able (like long stretches of my fretting hand.) It is still good to play regularly!
Geoff's Musical Musings
I give up ... I bought a Helix
After spending more than the cost of a new Helix on effects pedals, I finally give in and buy a lightly used Line 6 Helix Floor, and wow, why did I wait this long to pull the trigger?
Geoff's Musical Musings
Kids these days...
In the 70's and 80's it was a lot more primitive to learn guitar. Today is an amazing time to pick up the git and learn to play. I don't regret the past, but it was a lot more challenging
Geoff's Musical Musings
The "Super" Strat
The late 70's and early 80's were a heady time. Once Eddie exploded on the scene with his FrankenStrat, build from parts sold by Wayne Charvel, and the concept of the Super Strat was born