Here is a slideshow I made for Duke's lesson of West Side Shuffle. 

Earl Hooker's the Huckle Buck. That's me on the strat and the buds of many years backing me up. 

Happy New Year everyone. 

Steve

Here is a bonus track. Honky Tonk Duke does a great job teaching this one. 

Happy New Year everyone. 

Steve

I am looking forward to hearing everyones post on Open Mic. Let's see a lot of videos from all of you. Duke 

We have put up a couple of videos on fundamentals that I hope will be helpful to you.  I understand that it can be challenging.  Please look them over and let me know.  Thanks

Look forward to hearing it! Duke

Huckle Buck

Steve

Steve, Which earl Hooker tune? Duke

Just casting my vote for some chromatic lessons as well :)

Hi Harvey --- that sounds like a connection speed issue.  

--- are you logging on from a different location?

OR

--- is there someone else trying to watch videos online the same time you are?

If you email me at --- mike@sonicjunction.com --- with a 4-6 sentence description I can help you work through it.

Mike

Hi Mike,

For the last few days, the video lessons have been breaking up or stopping altogether.  If I hit the play button they restart but soon crash.  Is the problem at my end or yours?  Thanks.

Sonic Junction is thrilled to welcome The Prince of New Orleans, Piano Legend Davell Crawford to our teaching team.  

The embodiment of New Orleans’ spirit, genius, and tradition, Davell is recognized as “one of the most talented musicians alive.”  Davell‘s mastery spans beloved Louisiana classics to work fusing his influences in jazz, blues, gospel, zydeco, funk and beyond.  

Davell's lessons focus on songs and techniques in blues, jazz, gospel and New Orleans piano.  

Check out Davell's music and detailed syllabus here:

http://www.sonicjunction.com/davell-crawford-blues-piano-lessons

Davell on the keys is a real treat.  Check him out and spread the word to your piano friends--I think Davell's artistry will blow you away too.

Let the good times roll,

Mike

Founder, Sonic Junction

Hi Mike 

I planned on doing an old Harry James song that was covered by Bing Crosby and Les Paul (Its been a long, long time) but our 12 week old doxie puppies are currently commanding a lot of our attention. I will instead post an older video of me doing an Earl Hooker instrumental that i would love to share. 

Cheers

Steve

Open Mic - starting Dec 31st to Jan 11th

Open Mic is a time to share your music with the Sonic Junction community. Post a video of yourself playing your favorite tune -- it can be a song you wrote, something you learned here at Sonic Junction or elsewhere, or a tune you're enjoying at the moment. Check out the videos from our past open mic's to get ideas.  It's a great chance to share what's on your mind -- inspire and be inspired!

From Dec 31 to Jan 11, post your videos here and check back often to enjoy all the talent here at Sonic Junction!

PLEASE WAIT until Dec 31st to post your video.

Drop me an email or let me know via the Contact Us page if you have questions or need help editing/posting your video.

Looking forward to some good music!

Mike

Yes that's a good one Bruce. Never tried to learn that one. It was a very popular tune in the 40s. I agree Bill's take on it is very cool!   Duke

Hi Bruce, Thanks I'm glad you like ukulele swing. I wrote it years ago. I don't really consider myself a uke player. I learn a tune when i need one for a recording, so I don't really feel qualified to teach uke. I'll consider it though..... Thanks, Duke   

Hey Duke - how about some of your soloing on Scratch My Back when you were with The Fabulous Thunderbirds - then we could really cut it up with Jerry's harp lesson?

Greetings Geoff and thanks for signing up and welcome.  Actually we will be adding some videos that will focus on fundamentals.  As of now that info is found throughout the lesson series.  So please stay tuned.  Since you are new to the style I think it is best to begin learning songs first...this will help you learn the language and how the riffs and rhythms go together.  I find that when we learn just riffs and licks outside of learning a whole song it takes us a lot longer to play.  That being said, some songs really demand our patience; sometimes it is best to take small bites and chew them very well, if you know what I mean.  Take it steady and slow and work with the basics, which are rhythm, tempo and melody.  Always focus on the rhythm and what the bass line is first.  This is your foundation upon which you will build your song.  Really, a lot of this work is listening...not only to yourself but to the parts of the song you want to learn.  Identify the bass line, learn the rhythm and tempo...listen to the target song a million times and then a million more.  Pick it apart with your ears.  I hope this helps.  Thanks again.

Mike

I don't see the annual special option in my account or payment info. Is the update done by email?

Steve

Hi Joe --- Yes.  When you purchase the annual special we cancel out your existing membership.  

Hi Doug,

Yes --- we are going to be rolling out a new sheet music / tab system over the next couple weeks.  

It will include, tab, standard notation and chord diagrams.  Duke's next lesson will be notated with the new system --- so any thoughts and feedback you have on it would be greatly appreciated.

Mike

mike,

some of the newer lessons from Duke no longer have chord diagrams. Any chance we get these back or at least get a general page of the chord shapes that Duke uses?

thanks,

doug

If I am currently a member can I take advantage of the 3 month free annual membership?  

Thanks. 

Joe

Hi Duke! I was listening to some other Bill Jennings stuff and I am absolutey knocked out by his version Sweet & Lovely. I've been working on it, but it'd be a blast to see how you interpretet it. It's such a cool song! Hope all is well with you. Regards, Bruce

Hi Corey, I've just signed up from hearing a couple of your songs and wanting to play like that!

I've been on and off self teaching myself over the years but i'm quite new to this style of blues. I just love the sound and am really excited to learn from your videos.
I am in a very similar situation to Maurizio, trying to pick up the muscle memeroy bass line.

Apart from starting with Catfish Blues and then Everybody Got to Change Sometime, are there any videos here starting at a fundamentals of blue playing level? Or would you suggest jumping to learning from the songs?

Thanks for making me dust of my guitar! :)