This lesson is rich in detail, photos and diagrams, Continue reading “PA Systems for Small Groups, by Mark Urso, Chapter Three, The Audio Chain, Cables, Connectors, Components, Power”
Chet Atkins & George Benson- “Help Me Make It Through The Night” (Merv Griffin Show 1984)
Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Mark Urso – Lesson One, Diatonic Scale, Styles and Rhythm
The first in a series of guitar lesson videos.
Learn to play from the comfort of your home, by way of this half-hour lesson, geared toward intermediate guitar players, focused on the diatonic (whole notes) scale, styles, hammer-ons, trills, triplets, and playing in rhythm! Continue reading “Intermediate Guitar Lessons with Mark Urso – Lesson One, Diatonic Scale, Styles and Rhythm”
Blues for Baby and Me (Video)
They don’t make music the way they used ta.
This is for Sara. It always makes me think of her.
Here you go! From Elton’s “Don’t Shoot Me,” 1972. Continue reading “Blues for Baby and Me (Video)”
Make it Linger (Poem, Video)
Make it Linger
Go slow!
Joy bringer
Perfect day
For ever
Dream lover
She’s a looker
Touch my face
A little longer!
Trance dancer!
Soul singer
Carefully I
Spin and swing her
My fantasy!
Is no secret Continue reading “Make it Linger (Poem, Video)”
Should I end a 2 year relationship before or after we eat tacos?
I strongly believe you should have the tacos first. And please understand, you’re not the only one who’s had this problem, wondering if they should have their delicious tacos before breaking off their two-year relationship.
Tacos are the perfect meal, in fact, because they’re lightweight and their ingredients are brightly colored, so they can easily be found scattered around Continue reading “Should I end a 2 year relationship before or after we eat tacos?”
If my dog is on Advantage, why is she constantly chewing at her legs and back?
It’s possible the Advantage is not working. It’s also possible your dog has an allergy or rash that could be caused by a different type of bug bite, like a mosquito. There are also other possibilities. Read on!
I do want to take the opportunity to share a story, about how veterinarians prescribe things sometimes. Be careful out there!
I had a Jack Russell named Ollie, who was losing weight and had a supersized flea problem. He was constantly scratching. He didn’t look very happy Continue reading “If my dog is on Advantage, why is she constantly chewing at her legs and back?”
Raining in Baltimore (Video)
Raining in Baltimore – Counting Crows
Mark Urso, Vocal; Brandon Raimondo, Drums
Written by Adam Duritz
A beautiful song about breaking up, feeling small, and having a vivid imagination! On just another Wednesday night at my place!
This is a personal achievement for me; a few years ago, I couldn’t have pulled this off! It’s also a personal favorite of mine! Brandon had only heard the song a few times before this! Video and Lyrics, and a nice article as well, below!
Tech Stuff:
I believe the guitar is a lifelong world full of growing and learning, but you have to contain it; you have to first adhere to a few containers, which could feel like restrictions, the “containers of music” … Continue reading “Raining in Baltimore (Video)”
I Hope You Have Learned (Video)
Westerly, RI, February, 2019 Continue reading “I Hope You Have Learned (Video)”