Ed Rodriguez - Guitar Thoughts

Being Open and Active in Creativity

A few ideas on how to mix it up with your normal writing systems.

May 19 • Ed Rodriguez

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Gorge Trio Pt. 1

Writing music thinking of the whole band as one creature.

May 8 • Ed Rodriguez

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April 2026

Inspirations - Glenn Branca

A revolutionary force who embraced the sound of the guitar, a shining example of creativity expanding what was thought to be possible with the…

Apr 25 • Ed Rodriguez

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March 2026

Strengthening Your Intent

Diving deep into your music to find unique ways to convey your message.

Mar 31 • Ed Rodriguez

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Artificial Harmonics

Adding bell-like tones to your improvising and writing.

Mar 17 • Ed Rodriguez

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February 2026

Midnight, the Stars and You - Pt. 3

The final six-guitar ending: A "string" arrangement through voice leading.

Feb 27 • Ed Rodriguez

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January 2026

Midnight, The Stars and You - Pt. 2

The guitar transcription for the Deerhoof cover from "Deerhoof Plays The Music Of The Shining"

Jan 22 • Ed Rodriguez

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Midnight, The Stars and You - Pt. 1

An introduction to the tools you need to enter the world of fingerstyle guitar

Jan 5 • Ed Rodriguez

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November 2025

Know When to Hold 'Em

Exploring the options of using unison guitar parts and creating variations

Nov 30, 2025 • Ed Rodriguez

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Clear as a Bell

Bringing natural harmonics into writing and improvising

Nov 1, 2025 • Ed Rodriguez

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September 2025

Open to possibilities

Expanding your tonal palette by using open strings

Sep 30, 2025 • Ed Rodriguez

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Prepare for the Future

An introduction to prepared guitar techniques: Approaching your guitar as an instrument of pure sound, creating abstract moods and soundscapes

Sep 5, 2025 • Ed Rodriguez

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