April Issue of Guitar World: Mike Errico on Percussive Acoustic Guitar Playing

April Issue of Guitar World: Mike Errico on Percussive Acoustic Guitar Playing

In the April, 2014 issue of Guitar World, I explain my percussive acoustic guitar playing techniques and how they can inspire songwriting. The article has transcriptions of the grooves for “Springtime” and “1000 Miles,” and the web site features bonus video content. I had a great time writing it and filming with the GW crew. It’s on newsstands now, or available at the Guitar World Online Store. “Beat It: A Guide to the Inspired Techniques of Percussive Acoustic Guitar Playing” Bonus video content from the...
Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Diminished Blues Run

Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Diminished Blues Run

Inspired by Charlie Parker, it’s a good way to get from here to there. Enjoy, and see if it sparks something in your own playing. As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. More iTunes || Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Tumblr || Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Expensive Blues

Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Expensive Blues

Hammer-ons, position jumps, string skipping…all at an unbeatable price. Enjoy, and see if it sparks something in your own playing. iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/mike-errico/id3567281 As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. More iTunes || Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Tumblr || Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Fun Country Lick

Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Fun Country Lick

A chicken pickin/double stop/pedal steel combo plate, done on my ’67 Gretsch. Enjoy it, and see if it sparks something in your own playing. As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. More iTunes || Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Tumblr || Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: “Springtime” Tapping

Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: “Springtime” Tapping

This is a technique I have used for several of my songs. See if it sparks something in your own playing. As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. More iTunes || Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Tumblr || Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...
Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Keyboard Runs Using Open Strings

Mike Errico Guitar Lesson: Keyboard Runs Using Open Strings

Extend your lines by jumping up positions and using open strings for cover. Enjoy, and see if it sparks something in your own playing. As always, the official site updates regularly with any news/changes: http://www.errico.com. More iTunes || Bandcamp || Facebook || Twitter || YouTube || Tumblr || Tallboy 7, Inc. Box 20463 NY NY...