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Quick Music Theory: Modes
Modes seem to be one of the most confusing parts of music theory but the concept is actually really simple.
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Mar 203 min read
Featured Student: Rajni Samavedam
Meet Ranji Samavedam! She is one of our newest and most enthusiastic students.
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Feb 212 min read
Why Kurt Cobain?
We appreciate Kurt Cobain for his expressive playing and his fondness for low-end, budget model guitars.
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Dec 11, 20231 min read
Quick Music Theory: Scales
What exactly is a scale and why does it matter? Check out the videos for how to solo using the pentatonic scale.
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Nov 21, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Mike Fletcher
Hi! I'm Mike Fletcher. I've been learning guitar at Bones Jones Music since June 2022 and I love it! I have always wanted to learn to...
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Oct 19, 20232 min read
Stevie Ray Vaughan Makes The List
Arguably the most influential blues musician of modern times, here are the top three reasons we love Stevie Ray Vaughan.
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Sep 29, 20233 min read
Featured Student: John Brown
John Brown tells us about his Bones Jones Music journey learning to play the bass and joining a band.
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Sep 15, 20232 min read
Jonny Buckland Is a Boss
Jonny Buckland might seem like an usual addition to our favorite guitarist lists but there's a lot to like about this playing.
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Jul 26, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Sarita Sastry
Hi! I'm Sarita Sastry. I’m a singer and guitarist for the Bones Jones Music band Psych Ward. I started playing guitar when I was eight...
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Jul 13, 20231 min read
Introducing: Quick Music Theory
Music theory doesn't have to be intimidating! This blog post series is your go-to for quick music theory you can use. First up: Chords!
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Jun 14, 20233 min read
Three Things You Need To Know Before Buying A Guitar
Buying your first guitar can be fun and exciting. But it's also overwhelming. There are so many choices and so much conflicting advice....
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May 22, 20232 min read
How To Solve Your Barre Chord Problems
The dreaded barre chords! These bad boys seem to give even the most accomplished guitar player problems. This lesson includes a technique...
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May 1, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Judy Chandler
Hi! I'm Judy Chandler. I play guitar in the Bones Jones Music band known as Midweek Mayhem. One of the reasons I retired was to pursue...
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Apr 24, 20232 min read
We are Steve Clark Fans
Before his untimely death in 1991, Def Leppard guitarist Steve Clark was a bonafide guitar great. Steve “Steamin’” Clark definitely makes...
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Mar 27, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Lee Tiffany
Hi! My name is Lee Tiffany. I sing and play guitar for the Bones Jones Music band called Silver Alert. I taught myself to play guitar...
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Mar 13, 20232 min read
3 Reasons Billy Corgan Makes the List
Perhaps it is obvious why we like Billy Corgan: He shares the same (lack of) hairstyle and first name with our fearless leader Billy...
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Feb 20, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Ava Azari
Hi! My name is Ava Azari. I play guitar in the Bones Jones Music Band called Midweek Mayhem. I've always loved music. Throughout high...
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Feb 3, 20232 min read
Featured Student: Mike Cooke
Hi! My name is Mike Cooke. I'm the lead guitarist and vocalist for the Bones Jones Music Band called Angry Atoms. After dabbling a bit in...
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Jan 9, 20232 min read
Three Things We Love About Eddie Van Halen
In honor of the late Eddie Van Halen’s birthday on January 26, we are celebrating the things we love about this behemoth of a guitarist....
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Dec 2, 20212 min read
Size doesn't matter. Does it?
Pick size, that is! What did you think I was talking about? Pick Primer Guitar picks are used for a few reasons. They help: create a...
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