http://jimperona.com/ Recent Videos Video  My solo guitar arrangement of "With A Little Help From My Friends" by The Beatles. Written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Twitter: @jperonaguitar]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 08:26:19 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=114  My solo guitar arrangement of "Across the Universe" by The Beatles. Written by John Lennon. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Twitter: @jperonaguitar]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:53:51 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=113  My solo guitar arrangement of "Your Song" by Elton John. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Twitter: @jperonaguitar]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:49:21 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=112  An early sketch of my "Landslide" arrangement. Recorded around midnight on my 29th birthday. I often record these "sketches" of arrangements I'm working on, but decided to share this one. Hope you enjoy where it's at so far :) Originally written by Stevie Nicks, performed by Fleetwood Mac.]]> Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:45:43 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=111  A sample of holiday music by guitarist Jim Perona.]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:50:35 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=110  Unknown]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:36:21 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=109  Check out my website, www.jimperona.com. Arranging songs for solo guitar is one of my many services offered to clients as a performer. For more info, please visit www.jimperona.com & check out my press kit at http://www.gigmasters.com/classical-guitar/James-Perona/ About the video: This a compilation of different Beatles songs for solo guitar. All of these arrangements are my own. Here is the list, in order: 1. Eight Days a Week 2. She Loves You 3. All you Need is Love 4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps 5. Blackbird 6. In My Life As the title implies, this is merely a sampling of the Beatles (and numerous other artists) songs I have arranged in the solo guitar style. In other words, there's much, much more where that came from :)]]> Tue, 26 Jun 2012 05:35:47 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=108  My solo guitar arrangement of "God Bless the Broken Road" by Rascal Flatts. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates, booking info, and tons of media.]]> Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:09:50 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=107  My solo guitar version of "Yesterday" by The Beatles. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 07:52:22 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=106  Check out my website, www.jimperona.com. Arranging songs for solo guitar is one of my many services offered to clients as a performer. For more info, please visit www.jimperona.com & check out my press kit at http://www.gigmasters.com/classical-guitar/James-Perona/ About the video: This a compilation of different Beatles songs for solo guitar. All of these arrangements are my own. Here is the list, in order: 1. Here Comes the Sun 2. Here, There And Everywhere 3. With A Little Help From My Friends 4. Something 5. I've Just Seen A Face 6. Yesterday As the title implies, this is merely a sampling of the Beatles (and numerous other artists) songs I have arranged in the solo guitar style. In other words, there's much, much more where that came from :)]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 07:51:20 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=105  The classical guitar staple "Romanza" - Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 07:44:22 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=104  My solo guitar version of "Feels Like Home" by Chantal Kreviazuk. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 08:30:31 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=103  My solo guitar version of The Turtles' "Happy Together". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:26:56 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=102  My solo guitar version of The Beatles' "I've Just Seen A Face". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:25:59 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=101  My solo guitar version of Keith Urban's "Making Memories of Us". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 10:23:12 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=100  My solo guitar version of the James Taylor's "Something In the Way She Moves". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:08:25 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=99  My solo guitar version of the Beatles' "Something". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:05:00 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=98  My solo guitar arrangement of Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:00:07 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=97  Unknown]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:58:13 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=96  My solo guitar arrangement of Zac Brown Band's "Whatever It Is." Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:57:41 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=95  Unknown]]> Sun, 08 Jan 2012 20:57:09 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=94  My solo guitar version of "Here, There and Everywhere" by the Beatles. Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:59:24 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=93  My solo guitar arrangement of Adele's "Make You Feel My Love" (slightly abbreviated). Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:56:42 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=92  My solo guitar version of the Beatles' "Here Comes The Sun". Check out www.jimperona.com for performance dates & booking info!]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:53:32 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=91  Learn how to change chords faster on guitar with this simple, but effective exercise. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:12:46 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=90  Learn how to get more creative mileage out of basic chords by connecting them w/melodies. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:11:46 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=89  Learn how to use non-linear triplets in your music. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:10:55 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=88  Learn how to use octaves in a chordal way. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:10:11 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=87  Learn how to play 75 riffs from the mighty Metallica! Part 2 covers riffs from The Black Album, Load, Re-Load, & Death Magnetic. The complete list (with time markings) of every riff featured in this video can be found on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque. Riff list available at http://www.zacharmusic.com/WAK76.docx]]> Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:09:23 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=86  Learn how to play 75 riffs from the mighty Metallica! Part 1 covers riffs from Kill 'Em All, Ride The Lightning, Master Of Puppets, & ...And Justice For All. The complete list (with time markings) of every riff featured in this video can be found on my Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 08:30:43 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=85  Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #74: Repetition On Guitar: Volume 1 - Dream Theater's "Overture 1928" Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Thu, 05 May 2011 08:19:20 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=84  Learn how to play an ionian guitar sequence. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #73: Guitar Sequences - Ionian. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:04:17 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=83  Learn how to play Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Blue On Black" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #72: How to Play the "Blue On Black" Solo (part 3) Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:03:33 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=82  Learn how to play Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Blue On Black" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #71: How to Play the "Blue On Black" Solo (part 2) Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:03:05 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=81  Learn how to play Kenny Wayne Shepherd's "Blue On Black" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #70: How to Play the "Blue On Black" Solo Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:23:31 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=80  Learn how to play Extreme's "Rest In Peace" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #69: How to Play the "Rest In Peace" Solo Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:22:26 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=79  Learn how to play Alice In Chains' "No Excuses" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #68: How to Play the "No Excuses" Solo Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:20:31 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=78  Learn how to play Foo Fighters' "Stranger Things Have Happened" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #67: How to Play the "Stranger Things Have Happened" Solo Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Also, check out Zachar Music and Jim Perona on Facebook: Zachar Music: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Zachar-Music/60625120777 Jim Perona: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Jim-Perona-Official-Music-Page/142635152460330 Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:13:48 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=77  Learn how to play Metallica's "Unforgiven 2" Solo. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #66: How to Play the Unforgiven 2 Solo" Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:09:04 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=76  Learn how to transcribe the Beatles' "8 Days a Week" for solo guitar. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #65: How to Transcribe a Song for Solo Guitar (part 6). Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:07:37 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=75  Learn how to transcribe the Beatles' "8 Days a Week" for solo guitar. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #63: How to Transcribe a Song for Solo Guitar (part 5). Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Wed, 02 Mar 2011 20:06:30 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=74  Learn how to transcribe the Beatles' "8 Days a Week" for solo guitar. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #63: How to Transcribe a Song for Solo Guitar (part 4). Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:29:33 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=73  Learn how to transcribe the Beatles' "8 Days a Week" for solo guitar.

Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #61: How to Transcribe a Song for ...]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:28:27 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=72  Learn how to transcribe the Beatles' "8 Days a Week" for solo guitar. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #61: How to Transcribe a Song for Solo Guitar (part 2). Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:27:55 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=71  Learn how to transcribe a song for solo guitar. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #60: How to Transcribe a Song for Solo Guitar. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:27:22 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=70  Learn how to use modes to get more creative mileage out of a riff. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #59: Using Modes to Alter a Riff Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:26:53 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=69  Learn how to come up with an open tuning & use it creatively. Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #58: Open Tuning Guitar Lesson Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:37:44 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=68  Learn how to use a minor pentatonic scale to create cool-sounding chords! Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #57: Pentatonic Chords Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque. Download the tab at http://www.zacharmusic.com/pentchord.html]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:35:31 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=67  Learn a shred riff that uses only one string! Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #56: One-String Shred. Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque.]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:25:45 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=66  Learn a riff that uses a concept called "mirror modal sequence" Jim Perona presents the Weekly Axe Kicking. #55: Mirror Modal Sequence Check out http://www.zacharmusic.com/wak.html for information on taking live, online guitar lessons with Jim! Jim Perona holds a Master's in Music degree in Classical Guitar Performance from the New England Conservatory where he studied with world-renowned guitarist Eliot Fisk. He also holds a Bachelor's in Music from Northern Illinois University where he studied with jazz/fusion/classical virtuoso Fareed Haque. Download the tab at: http://www.zacharmusic.com/mirror.html]]> Mon, 20 Dec 2010 14:23:45 GMT http://www.jimperona.com/index.php?option=com_hwdvideoshare&task=viewvideo&Itemid=54&video_id=65