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05.21.13

JazzMando V-picks are back in stock
We've reloaded with an order of our proprietary clear V-picks. A highly successful joint venture with V-picks in 2011, we've since offered a custom variation
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05.19.13

Why music moves us.
Music is "cheesecake?" The following video makes the case for that, and activity that isn't something that drives our evolutionary advancement or need for
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05.17.13

Introducing 5-string chord pairs: 'm7b5 V7'
The 'IV V7' part of the 'IV V7 I' is pretty easy for any folk or blues musician to pick up. It's a major part
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