Steve Krenz

Hey gang, So sorry about tonight's audio problems. After a little post-broadcast trouble-shooting I found the problem and we should be much better next time. I'll re-record the lesson in the morning and it should be up by the afternoon. Thanks for your patience as we break in an entirely different video and audio system for tonight. We'll get the bugs worked out and it will only get better from here! Thanks again for your patience. The new and improved version will be up tomorrow. - Steve

So sad to hear this. And don't like the trend. I feel forums like this offer a bit more personally than just a one way facebook post. Where we can interact with each other and get to know each other over a longer period of time and content. -Steve

Tuesday March 17th, 2020 Topic: Solutions for Scale Boredom 7pm Central Time US You can watch the lesson HERE. Hey gang, Learning and practicing your scales is a fundamental part of any serious guitarists routine. But, let's face it... playing scales up and down - over and over is BORING! What if we could play scales in ways that they actually work in music and soloing? I'll be showing you multiple ways to approach your scales that breaks you out from the boredom and actually into better guitar playing. PLUS, we'll have a question/answer time regarding our triad series so bring your questions and I'll help you out as much as I can. There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there! Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE - Steve

Yes, with all of the travel restrictions and things shutting down, Bob contacted me and he is unable to get here. He's a great guy and I look forward to having him in the future. So, we will have a normal Tuesday night Live Lesson and I'll be giving you some exercises to break you out of being bored working on scales. See you then! -Steve

POSTPONED THURSDAY March 19th, 2020 Topic: Bob Bennett Fingerstyle, Songs & Stories 7pm Central Time US You can watch the lesson HERE. "When I hear Bob Bennett's music, I'm reminded that there are still songwriters and artists among us who wear honest hearts on their sleeves." - Phil Keaggy "A gifted poet and musician - Bob Bennett is a thought provoking artist. His insight challenges me. The timeless quality of his work will guarantee Bob a place in our music culture for years to come. - Amy Grant Hey gang, This is a live lesson that I've been trying to put together for quite a while. It's a special THURSDAY edition of Live Lessons! Let me introduce you to an artist that was foundational in my musical life - Bob Bennett. https://bobbennett.com/ A master singer/songwriter/guitarist who weaves his intricate playing and poignant lyrics with a James Taylor-esque ease, Bob Bennett combines amazing fingerstyle guitar with stories of faith and love. Bob's album "Matters of the Heart" won Album of the Year in CCM Magazine and is listed 25th on their list of Best CCM Albums of All Time. Bob's work has expanded over decades. Here are a few videos of Bob's amazing work... There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there! Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE - Steve

WOW!! What great fun. I wish I could have been there with you. It looks like such an amazing time. Honored that our Guitar Gathering family was so well-represented! -Steve

Tuesday February 25th, 2020 Topic: TRIADS: Seventh Chord Triads 7pm Central Time US You can watch the lesson HERE. It's been a tremendous series on Triads. This week we will finish it up with Seventh Chords! These "seventh" triads will add some funk to your playing and create some classic blues progressions. If you missed the first lesson on Major Triads you can watch it here. And you can download the FREE 10 page book of examples, forms and progressions HERE. If you missed the second lesson on Minor Triads you can watch it here. And you can download the FREE pdf of examples, forms and progressions HERE. This week we will continue with Seventh Chord Triads - their inversions and chord patterns. It's sure to be a great live lesson! There will be music, laughs, giveaways and more. I look forward to seeing you there! Watch on our Guitar Gathering YouTube Channel HERE - Steve

Great news. - Steve