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Collaborating with Chris Duarte

1/4/09-Blues guitar god Chris Duarte will be collaborating with me in my Lethal Guitar column in the January issue of Premier Guitar. There will also be a feature on Chris in the mag. The lesson will be chocked full of some of the best blues guitar licks you'll find anywhere so please check it out. Also check out Chris' fan web site at www.chrisdua... [More]

Full Shred Ahead in Chicago

2/8/09 My National Guitar Workshop master class "Full Shred Ahead" will be in Chicago, Illinois this year! The dates are July 12-17 at Judson University. Check it out at this link: http://www.guitarworkshop.com/seminar.php?campus=IL&seminar=Full+Shred+Ahead&seminarId=168. If you're into an intense class designed to push you to the limit of your sh... [More]

Collaborating with Ron Thal, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando in Premier Guitar magazine.

I'll be working with Ron Thal (Guns'n'Roses), Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando in an awesome feature for Premier Guitar magazine called the "Rock Guitar Rountable". It'll be 7-8 pages of shredding licks including tab illustrations. I'm gonna do another one of these for PG so check this one out and stay tuned for the second one later this year!

3/20/09 New endorsement with D'Addario guitar strings!

Yeah!!! Just got an endorsement from D'Addario guitar strings. Special thanks to Tom Dempsey, Jason Shadrick, Steve Lobmeier and Hugh Gilmartin. Also special thanks to Angus Clark (Trans-Siberian Orchestra). I've always used D'Addario 10's 'cause they have the best tone! I've tried every brand you could imagine and I always come back to D'Addario! ... [More]

First Blog Post

Here's my first blog post.

Welcome to the GS3 blog!!!

Hey guys and gals welcome aboard the new GS3 blog! Fire away... Jeff

Welcome to Jeff Beasley's blog!!!

Welcome to the Jeff Beasley guitar blog. Here you can discuss Jeff's upcoming events, his National Guitar Workshop master classes, Premier Guitar magazine articles, Jeff's playing, CD's, DVD's, lessons, or anything guitar you feel like talking about. Climb on board and join the discussion, we're glad to you're here!

Catching you up...

Hey guys sorry it takes a minute to get to the new blog section but I've got some interesting things to tell you! First, my buddy Ron Thal (Guns'n'Roses) has come down with pneumonia so please remember Ron and we hope for a speedy recovery. He's been practicing with G'n'R around 12 hours a day with no break in sight!!! Second, my good friend Angu... [More]

Shred Video with John 5, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando...

4/2/09 I'll be playing in and hosting a shred guitar lesson video with none other than John 5, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine. We'll be discussing our ideas for developing your shredding abilities and demonstrating some ripping licks, so stay tuned to GS3 for the details of this really cool event with Premier Guitar.

Spoke with John 5 today...

John is on his way to New Mexico to do some guitar clinics but took the time to speak with me about an upcoming video he and I will be collaborating on with Rusty Cooley and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine this summer.

Sierra acoustic guitar endorsement...

I recently signed with Sierra acoustic guitars and will be recieving an awesome guitar built to my specs (the SJS98CE). Special thanks to Laura Pilcher and all at Sierra. I look forward to a great future together.

Jeff Beasley's Shred Ahead video in Guitar Player Magazine digital edition...

4/2/09 Truefire will be using excerpts from my "Shred Ahead" video in Guitar Player magazine's digital edition this summer. I'll keep you guys posted on when this will be available. Special thanks to Brad Wendkos, Ali Hasbach and all at the Truefire studios.

My New Sweep Picking Article In Premier Guitar

5/10/09 My Lethal Guitar column in Premier Guitar is up so log on and tune in at: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/ Sweep_Picking_102.aspx . In this second in a series of articles on sweep picking, I get a bit more technical. The article gives extensive instructions and illustrations on how to utilize this cool melodic techniqu... [More]

Gearing up for Sophmore CD...

Well I'm getting closer and closer to recording my second CD. I've got my National Guitar Workshop seminar in July this year and I think I'll be going into the studio right after that. The CD will be eclectic like my first CD "Tiebreaker" was including a track dedicated to my late friend Spanky Alford. I've got a great amp (an old British Roost) th... [More]

Dean Clinics w/ Michael Batio...

Michael Batio phoned me yesterday 5/14/09 and asked if I'd like to jam with him at 2 Dean Guitar clinics and of course I said heck yea! The clinics are on September 14th in Hunstville, Alabama and September 17th in Tupelo, Mississippi. Hope to see you there. Thanks Michael, you are the best!

Next Sweep Picking article in Premier Guitar...

Tne next in a series of my articles on sweep picking is available for your viewing pleasure in Premier Guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009
/Jun/Sweep_Picking_201.aspx. I designed this series to give my readers the ability to go from the ground up in the development of this cool and useful technique.

FULL SHRED AHEAD In Chicago July 12-17

My master class "Full Shred Ahead" for the National Guitar Workshop is in Chicago this year at Judson University. The class will give you all the tools necessary to compete in the modern day, competitive world of shred guitar. I cover all the traditional ideas for technical development as well as many of the most effective approaches from the moder... [More]

Full Shred Ahead in Chicago

07/03/09 Gearing up for Full Shred Ahead in Chicago with the National Guitar Workshop. I fly out on the 11th and classes start on the 12th. I'll be very busy teaching all day and playing every night. It's very hard work but I'm so grateful for the opportunity. This is my 6th year with NGW and honestly, I wouldn't trade the experiences and friendshi... [More]

Happy 4th of July...

I want to wish all my GS3 fans a happy 4th!!! Enjoy yourself and be careful. I'll be practicing the first half of the day and relaxing the rest.

Dean Guitar clinics w/ Michael Batio coming up...

I just got back from my National Guitar Workshop Full Shred Ahead class in Chicago late Friday night. It was a fantastic week of shredding in Chi-town. Now I'm gearing up to do two Dean Guitar clinics with Michael Batio in September, the 14th in Tupelo, MS and the 17th in my hometown Huntsville, AL. Michael and I always pull out the stops for these... [More]

New Sweep Picking article in Premier Guitar...

8/18/09 Hey guys and gals my new sweep picking article-"Sweep Picking 302" is now up in Premier Guitar, here's the link: Sweep Picking 302. This is the 5th installment in my series on sweep picking. It'll take you from ground zero to advanced, ... [More]

Shredding with Michael Batio this month...

My new column in Premier Guitar magazine is up. Here's the link: Sweep Picking 401 Check it out if you wanna develop your sweep picking ability. You can leave a comment at bottom of the page if you want. Also, I'll be shredding it up with my go... [More]

Youtube Videos with Michael Batio and more...

10/03/09 Hey guys I had an incredible time shredding it up with my great friend Michael Batio last month! We ripped it up in Tupelo, MS and Huntsville, AL. There will be a video of one of the performances on Youtube very soon. Truefire also posted some excerpts from my instructional video on Youtube, and there are two performances I gave in Chicago... [More]

New Article in Premier Guitar

10/10/09 Hey guys my new sweep picking article is up at Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 402 Please check it out and leave a comment at the bottom of the page! This is the 7th installment in my series on sweep picking. It contains some more unorth... [More]

Truefire Video soon

Spoke with Brad Wendkos at Truefire today and they're fired up about my 2nd video for them, me too!!! I'll be flying to Tampa the first of the year 2010.

Truefire, Shred Videos, Shred Lesson...

11/7/09 There's a new video of Michael Batio and myself shredding it up on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS6dfiBYPXA and my new lesson on sweep picking in Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 501. I'm slated to do another shred video for Tru... [More]

Sweep Picking Finale...

11/25/09 Here's the finale in my sweep picking series in Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 502 Please check out the lesson series to gain some serious insight into the sweep picking technique. Each lesson from beginning to end is available as they'... [More]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

12/20/09 Thanks GS3 followers for another fantastic year! I also want to thank NGW, Truefire, and Premier Guitar for another awesome year!!! Last but certainly not least all of my students over the past 23 years! Wow, I feel old. In 2010 I'll be in Anaheim, CA, Tampa, FL, Washington D.C., Tupelo, MS and several other spots either teaching, gigging... [More]

Instructional video...

As most of you know I'll be doing another shred video for my friends at Truefire. I'll also be hosting and doing a video with Oli Herbert (All That Remains), Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine. Stay tuned.

New Series in Premier Guitar Magazine and NAMM 2010

12/26/09 Ok guys are ya ready for my new column series in Premier Guitar? Here it is: Detailed Diminished I If you want a thorough understanding of diminished concepts and how to incorporate them into your playing check out the series and f... [More]

Shredding with Michael Batio 2010...

Over the holidays I got a call from my true friend Michael Batio with an invitation to shred it up again in 2010...hey that rhymes! I'll keep you guys posted on the dates of the 2010 Southern Shred Tour!

HOMEPAGE ABOUT ME BLOG GALLERY LESSONS LINKS RESUME TIPS CONTACT	Collaborating with Chris Duarte 1/4/09-Blues guitar god Chris Duarte will be collaborating with me in my Lethal Guitar column in the January issue of Premier Guitar. There will also be a feature on Chris in the mag. The lesson will be chocked full of some of the best blues guitar licks you'll find anywhere so please check it out. Also check out Chris' fan web site at www.chrisdua... [More] Full Shred Ahead in Chicago 2/8/09 My National Guitar Workshop master class "Full Shred Ahead" will be in Chicago, Illinois this year! The dates are July 12-17 at Judson University. Check it out at this link: http://www.guitarworkshop.com/seminar.php?campus=IL&seminar=Full+Shred+Ahead&seminarId=168. If you're into an intense class designed to push you to the limit of your sh... [More] Collaborating with Ron Thal, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando in Premier Guitar magazine. I'll be working with Ron Thal (Guns'n'Roses), Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando in an awesome feature for Premier Guitar magazine called the "Rock Guitar Rountable". It'll be 7-8 pages of shredding licks including tab illustrations. I'm gonna do another one of these for PG so check this one out and stay tuned for the second one later this year! 3/20/09 New endorsement with D'Addario guitar strings! Yeah!!! Just got an endorsement from D'Addario guitar strings. Special thanks to Tom Dempsey, Jason Shadrick, Steve Lobmeier and Hugh Gilmartin. Also special thanks to Angus Clark (Trans-Siberian Orchestra). I've always used D'Addario 10's 'cause they have the best tone! I've tried every brand you could imagine and I always come back to D'Addario! ... [More] First Blog Post Here's my first blog post. Welcome to the GS3 blog!!! Hey guys and gals welcome aboard the new GS3 blog! Fire away... Jeff Welcome to Jeff Beasley's blog!!! Welcome to the Jeff Beasley guitar blog. Here you can discuss Jeff's upcoming events, his National Guitar Workshop master classes, Premier Guitar magazine articles, Jeff's playing, CD's, DVD's, lessons, or anything guitar you feel like talking about. Climb on board and join the discussion, we're glad to you're here! Catching you up... Hey guys sorry it takes a minute to get to the new blog section but I've got some interesting things to tell you! First, my buddy Ron Thal (Guns'n'Roses) has come down with pneumonia so please remember Ron and we hope for a speedy recovery. He's been practicing with G'n'R around 12 hours a day with no break in sight!!! Second, my good friend Angu... [More] Shred Video with John 5, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando... 4/2/09 I'll be playing in and hosting a shred guitar lesson video with none other than John 5, Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine. We'll be discussing our ideas for developing your shredding abilities and demonstrating some ripping licks, so stay tuned to GS3 for the details of this really cool event with Premier Guitar. Spoke with John 5 today... John is on his way to New Mexico to do some guitar clinics but took the time to speak with me about an upcoming video he and I will be collaborating on with Rusty Cooley and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine this summer. Sierra acoustic guitar endorsement... I recently signed with Sierra acoustic guitars and will be recieving an awesome guitar built to my specs (the SJS98CE). Special thanks to Laura Pilcher and all at Sierra. I look forward to a great future together. Jeff Beasley's Shred Ahead video in Guitar Player Magazine digital edition... 4/2/09 Truefire will be using excerpts from my "Shred Ahead" video in Guitar Player magazine's digital edition this summer. I'll keep you guys posted on when this will be available. Special thanks to Brad Wendkos, Ali Hasbach and all at the Truefire studios. My New Sweep Picking Article In Premier Guitar 5/10/09 My Lethal Guitar column in Premier Guitar is up so log on and tune in at: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/ Sweep_Picking_102.aspx . In this second in a series of articles on sweep picking, I get a bit more technical. The article gives extensive instructions and illustrations on how to utilize this cool melodic techniqu... [More] Gearing up for Sophmore CD... Well I'm getting closer and closer to recording my second CD. I've got my National Guitar Workshop seminar in July this year and I think I'll be going into the studio right after that. The CD will be eclectic like my first CD "Tiebreaker" was including a track dedicated to my late friend Spanky Alford. I've got a great amp (an old British Roost) th... [More] Dean Clinics w/ Michael Batio... Michael Batio phoned me yesterday 5/14/09 and asked if I'd like to jam with him at 2 Dean Guitar clinics and of course I said heck yea! The clinics are on September 14th in Hunstville, Alabama and September 17th in Tupelo, Mississippi. Hope to see you there. Thanks Michael, you are the best! Next Sweep Picking article in Premier Guitar... Tne next in a series of my articles on sweep picking is available for your viewing pleasure in Premier Guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009 /Jun/Sweep_Picking_201.aspx. I designed this series to give my readers the ability to go from the ground up in the development of this cool and useful technique. FULL SHRED AHEAD In Chicago July 12-17 My master class "Full Shred Ahead" for the National Guitar Workshop is in Chicago this year at Judson University. The class will give you all the tools necessary to compete in the modern day, competitive world of shred guitar. I cover all the traditional ideas for technical development as well as many of the most effective approaches from the moder... [More] Full Shred Ahead in Chicago 07/03/09 Gearing up for Full Shred Ahead in Chicago with the National Guitar Workshop. I fly out on the 11th and classes start on the 12th. I'll be very busy teaching all day and playing every night. It's very hard work but I'm so grateful for the opportunity. This is my 6th year with NGW and honestly, I wouldn't trade the experiences and friendshi... [More] Happy 4th of July... I want to wish all my GS3 fans a happy 4th!!! Enjoy yourself and be careful. I'll be practicing the first half of the day and relaxing the rest. Dean Guitar clinics w/ Michael Batio coming up... I just got back from my National Guitar Workshop Full Shred Ahead class in Chicago late Friday night. It was a fantastic week of shredding in Chi-town. Now I'm gearing up to do two Dean Guitar clinics with Michael Batio in September, the 14th in Tupelo, MS and the 17th in my hometown Huntsville, AL. Michael and I always pull out the stops for these... [More] New Sweep Picking article in Premier Guitar... 8/18/09 Hey guys and gals my new sweep picking article-"Sweep Picking 302" is now up in Premier Guitar, here's the link: Sweep Picking 302. This is the 5th installment in my series on sweep picking. It'll take you from ground zero to advanced, ... [More] Shredding with Michael Batio this month... My new column in Premier Guitar magazine is up. Here's the link: Sweep Picking 401 Check it out if you wanna develop your sweep picking ability. You can leave a comment at bottom of the page if you want. Also, I'll be shredding it up with my go... [More] Youtube Videos with Michael Batio and more... 10/03/09 Hey guys I had an incredible time shredding it up with my great friend Michael Batio last month! We ripped it up in Tupelo, MS and Huntsville, AL. There will be a video of one of the performances on Youtube very soon. Truefire also posted some excerpts from my instructional video on Youtube, and there are two performances I gave in Chicago... [More] New Article in Premier Guitar 10/10/09 Hey guys my new sweep picking article is up at Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 402 Please check it out and leave a comment at the bottom of the page! This is the 7th installment in my series on sweep picking. It contains some more unorth... [More] Truefire Video soon Spoke with Brad Wendkos at Truefire today and they're fired up about my 2nd video for them, me too!!! I'll be flying to Tampa the first of the year 2010. Truefire, Shred Videos, Shred Lesson... 11/7/09 There's a new video of Michael Batio and myself shredding it up on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS6dfiBYPXA and my new lesson on sweep picking in Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 501. I'm slated to do another shred video for Tru... [More] Sweep Picking Finale... 11/25/09 Here's the finale in my sweep picking series in Premier Guitar: Sweep Picking 502 Please check out the lesson series to gain some serious insight into the sweep picking technique. Each lesson from beginning to end is available as they'... [More] Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 12/20/09 Thanks GS3 followers for another fantastic year! I also want to thank NGW, Truefire, and Premier Guitar for another awesome year!!! Last but certainly not least all of my students over the past 23 years! Wow, I feel old. In 2010 I'll be in Anaheim, CA, Tampa, FL, Washington D.C., Tupelo, MS and several other spots either teaching, gigging... [More] Instructional video... As most of you know I'll be doing another shred video for my friends at Truefire. I'll also be hosting and doing a video with Oli Herbert (All That Remains), Rusty Cooley, and Mike Orlando for Premier Guitar magazine. Stay tuned. New Series in Premier Guitar Magazine and NAMM 2010 12/26/09 Ok guys are ya ready for my new column series in Premier Guitar? Here it is: Detailed Diminished I If you want a thorough understanding of diminished concepts and how to incorporate them into your playing check out the series and f... [More] Shredding with Michael Batio 2010... Over the holidays I got a call from my true friend Michael Batio with an invitation to shred it up again in 2010...hey that rhymes! I'll keep you guys posted on the dates of the 2010 Southern Shred Tour!
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