I think you guys have already seen it, because I saw some of you already commenting on it. Thank you for that!! :)
I just tried to put out YouTube videos more regularly over the last month and I got great responses. So my plan is to put out a video every Monday! Let me know in the comments if you want to see/hear something specific.
Thanks :)
2020-05-25 23:38:47 +0000 UTC View PostPatreon wants me to inform you about some changes concerning sales taxes. This might affect some of you (I think it is mainly for people living in the US).
Hi everyone,
I wanted to give you an update on some changes that we’ll be seeing which may affect some of your pledges. Due to new laws passing in several countries and US states, Patreon will be required to start charging sales tax on some pledges starting July 1st.
Less than half of all pa...
2020-05-23 17:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
People are asking me why my solo playing sounds so different compared to other metal guitar players. I think it is because I have a different musical background, which consists of many different genres.
Here are some altered licks I'm working on this week to integrating them in my playing. Even though I call them "altered licks" I use them for any melodic minor mode.
Have fun!
Btw: New playthrough videos are on the way! I'm trying to feed my YouTube channel with new vi...
2020-05-22 14:40:16 +0000 UTC View PostI decided to share my Axe Fx II preset with you guys because a lot of people asked for it. So, here it is! :)
If you want to have the whole package, you can get it on my website here: https://rafael-trujillo.com/shop/axe-fx2-xl-plus
Use this code BVRJXUY to get 50% off.
DM me if you have questions
2020-05-16 14:17:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks to you guys I am able to invest more time in making videos for my YouTube channel. Right now I just started Songwriting for my new band called Obsidious but I got plans to put out more videos my channel. Playthroughs are on the way!
Thank you!!!
2020-05-14 23:58:46 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys, I want to share this transcription I did a while ago.
The tune is called "Swunk" by Mike Stern and the solo is played by Michael Brecker, one of my favourite improvisers.
The solo starts at 4:54 on the studio recording
2020-05-09 12:56:30 +0000 UTC View PostI did this with one of my students a while ago. A good way to get more comfortable with changing the strings while alternate picking is the exercise in the attachment.
I basically use the 3-note-per-string scale and play 16th notes in 6ths. Try to focus on the little parts and string changes which are hard to do for you personally.
It makes sense to practice that in many different ways, so feel free to do the same exercise with other scales and other intervals as well!...
2020-05-05 15:01:00 +0000 UTC View Post
I had the opportunity checking out the new Fortin Cali Plugin by Neural DSP and I'm really impressed!
If you have the chance to check it out, please do and let me know your thoughts! There is a demo video coming and I might upload my personal presets here.
2020-05-03 13:07:47 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey guys, if you consider getting a Kiesel guitar, please check out the roasted maple neck options. I've always played regular and Birdseye maple but I think roasted maple is my new favorite thing!
These are the specs btw:
6-String
Trem system
Swamp ashe body
Roasted maple neck
Roasted birdseye maple fretboard
14in fretboard radius
Luminlay side dots
Standard stainless med jumbo frets
Beryllium pickups (bridge and neck)
White p...
2020-04-25 09:30:40 +0000 UTC View PostIf you are into reharmonization, I want to show you what I did on my last Instagram Post.
I took the 12-bar Jazz Blues form and changed some things. Let me know if you could analyze it or if you would be interested in some harmony lessons.
2020-04-18 21:30:54 +0000 UTC View PostI just want to give you some ideas for some Tapping Patterns. I discussed them with one of my students the other day. Check out the PDF!
2020-04-17 20:32:11 +0000 UTC View PostHey guys,
I wrote down all 3-Note-per-String positions. You should practice them using alternate picking as well as economy picking if you haven't yet.
If that's easy for you: Do the same thing for harmonic and melodic minor and in all keys (there are more than 12, at least on the paper, think about that). If you have that down, you can play all modes (except for symmetrical scales) that exists (theoretically).
Happy Easter! :)
2020-04-11 21:20:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Writing down all the voicings and inversions you should practice in order to make your Chords more interesting :)
2020-04-10 16:51:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Just wanted to say thanks to all of you who joined me here on Patreon!
For those who want to check out the gear I’m using right now: Walimex pro daylight softboxes and the Panasonic Lumix LX15 camera.
Upcoming exercises are coming on Sunday.
2020-04-03 12:52:35 +0000 UTC View Post
Just wanted to give some info about the gear I'm using.
Guitars - Kiesel GH3 and OX7
Amps and Plugins - Axe FX II XL+,
Neural DSP Plugins Interface - Motu Ultralite mk3
DAW - Logic Pro and Cubase
Studio Monitors - Yamaha HS7
2020-03-30 17:11:22 +0000 UTC View PostI'm working on some new content. Which topics are you interested in?
2020-03-26 16:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
First exercise is coming on Sunday. Video + Tabs. Stay tuned
2020-03-21 01:49:06 +0000 UTC View Post