We all dream of it: a two car garage, a job we absolutely hate, and even looking forward to coming home at night to flop down in front of the boob tube to waste what remains of those few precious moments we refer to as life.  If we are lucky, we’ve even got a nagging mother-in-law and a couple of obnoxious screaming brats to keep us further entertained.  And if we are really lucky, we might have a decent amp, a nice guitar, and a few effects pedals to enjoy behind closed doors.  You know, that special place you go to crank it to 11 so that you can’t even hear the ringing in your own ears anymore?  But, if you are Michael Angelo Batio, your home studio and rig is likely a little more over the top than the average player’s.

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO’S HOME STUDIO

  Let’s face it, you don’t get to be one of the world’s most famous shredders by being normal.  No, you throw out the whole 9 to 5 desk and/or cement mixing job and put most of your time and effort into trying to figure out what properly harmonizes with some crazy mode of the major something scale in 5/4 time, while kicking your bass player around to help keep focus during band practice.  Okay, I don’t actually advocate picking on your bass player, but bassists know it’s part of the job if they have been around the industry long enough.

  Now, being a world class shredder gives Michael Angelo the right to use a little creative license when–uhm’ well, Interpreting!  Yeah, that’s it, Interpreting the work of a late legendary guitarist like Randy Rhodes.

MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO’S INTERPRETATION OF RANDY RHODES WORK

  That was perhaps a little over the top in spots, but amazing nevertheless.  So, while you are stuck at work trying to figure out how to stick it to the man, just remember that Michael Angelo is somewhere out there rocking hard.
 
  Would you like to be a world class shredder, but just don’t have the desire to practice day in and day out?  Now you can pawn your old guitar for good this time, because the iAirGuitar is finally here.  Get your hands on a copy for your iPhone and iPod Touch today.  Visit:

  www.iairguitar.com

The iAirGuitar is sweeping the nation and people are trading in their older vintage airguitar models for this new sensation. It doesn’t matter where you are, you can now whip out your iPhone and blow your friends out of the water with air guitar skills that were formerly only believed to be attainable by legendary guru’s and seasoned pros. Inspired by movies from the 80’s, such as Crossroads and Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure, the iAirGuitar is a must have for any closet 80’s child.

The iAirGuitar features:
• 16 professionally recorded guitar riffs
• 4 guitar body styles
• select random riff and guitar in one touch (for the truly lazy shredder)
• tablature provided – (just in case you want to learn how the pros actually play these riffs on a real guitar)
• guitar lesson on “becoming one with the shape”
• general practice tips
• digital guitar pick included

Now you can turn your iPhone and IPod Touch into the ultimate air guitar.

iAirGuitar on iTunes link:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=305923449&mt=8

iAirGuitar main site:
http://iairguitar.com

iAirGuitar press release:
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=117451

  By Corey Bray

  It’s evening in the city and the light dims through your apartment
window.  Kicking back in your computer chair, you decide to enjoy a few
music videos on the web.  Who can blame you, it’s murder to have to put
up with the daily grind and sometimes you just need something loud and
rock’n to help your nerves regain their composure.  That’s when you run
across this video featuring Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson.

WASTE OF TIME: PAUL GILBERT & FREDDIE NELSON

  Okay, that was a good primer, but let’s check out Paul in Japan.

PAUL GILBERT & TJ HELMERICH IN JAPAN

  When you think of Japan, you don’t usually think of their being this
big Rock & Roll scene around.  But, the more you ponder the idea, you
begin to imagine more than hanging gardens and compact cars.  In fact,
it strikes you a little odd that so many virtuoso level guitar players
seem to gravitate over to Japan.  That is, players like Marty Friedman,
who has become a guitar icon on Japanese television.  But, how did Marty
pick up Japanese in the first place?

MARTY FRIEDMAN: TEACH YOURSELF JAPANESE

  Before you know it, you run across a video of Gilbert and Friedman
in Japan working together.  Is this a conspiracy?

PAUL GILBERT & MARTY FRIEDMAN

  So, does this mean that the U. S. is slowly losing its virtuoso
guitarists to Japan?  Or, is this just a passing phase?  Though the
thought of the guitarists you grew up with all migrating over to Japan
is a little disturbing, you wonder if there isn’t more to this story
than initially meets the eye.

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It used to be that back in the 70’s, all that was required to become a shred master was to practice 8 hours a day. During the 80’s, the rigor of guitar slinging increased and we started pushing for more like 10 hours a day. Then guitar playing moved to this whole new level. First, we started by cutting out breaks for eating and just kept a bottle of Perrier and vitamin supplements next to our rig. This made it possible to play about 12 hours a day. That much practice started to create significant results as you can hear in videos such as this one.

Realizing that this just wasn’t going to cut it, shred masters started making some further sacrifices to help them manage their time more efficiently. They stopped dating, partying, drinking, doing drugs, and moved to only use the bathroom once a day, but only when absolutely necessary. This increased the average shred practice session to right around 15 hours a day, despite the fact that more guitarists were dying from kidney failure and a general neglect to eliminate solid waste from their bodies on a regular basis. But, for those who survived this rigorous schedule, the results were staggering as you can hear for yourself.

Finally, in a last stitch effort to add more practice time to their schedule, Shredders far and wide started to take a more serious and extreme approach to disciplined guitar practice. The new technique involved shredding while sleeping. This solved two critical problems in the axe master’s life. The first problem it solved was that it eliminated the need for getting married altogether. The second problem it solved was that it finally made it possible for the seasoned shredder to practice an average of 17 hours a day. Just look what happens to you once you reach this level.

Shredologists (those who study the science of increasing speed and accuracy on the axe) are already deeply involved in developing new methods to push shredding right to the edge of the envelope. It is expected that by the year 2012, shredders will be practicing about 20 hours a day. But, the goal this time will not be to simply improve speed and accuracy. This time around, we hope to actually introduce methods to teach shredders other important musical skills. Things like music theory, the ability to play with other musicians, and a host of other valuable techniques. Until that time, the world of shred heads will continue to blast their amps, run scales, and simulate the death cry of screaming cats with their favorite axe.

Disclaimer: Our shredders are trained professionals, so please do not try this at home. In fact, it’s a good idea to put your axe down from time to time, get off your rear, and get out side and get a little exercise for goodness sakes.

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It’s time to dig deep within your soul and recall those days of dreaming about being a world class shredder. Even if you can’t play a real guitar that well, not all is lost. Let us journey back to San Dimas California and revisit the two great ones who made air guitar what it is today. I give you none other than,

THE ESSENTIAL BILL AND TED GUIDE TO APPLIED AIR GUITAR

Maybe you are new to air guitar. Or, perhaps, you just need a little refresher. To help you out, I have scoured the globe to find the ultimate air guitar instructional video for you. And I think I found it. Air Virtuoso Mitch Ferrence takes us on a special journey through the development of air guitar mastery in a way never presented before. And now you can watch this icon of air guitardom for yourself in the comfort of your own home.

Instructional Air Guitar Video with Mitch Ferrence

It is important to remember that true air guitarists lived through the 80’s, and not everyone has what it takes to be a air virtuoso. But, if you practice hard every day, you might rise through the ranks to become one who resides in the upper echelon of air guitar masters.

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