GeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Everyday I Write the Book” by Elvis Costello
Continuing with the literary theme for National Novel Writing Month, this week we’re going to work on Elvis Costello’s “Everyday I Write The Book”. In this lesson, we discuss tuning down a half step to...
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The Vitrolum Republic Offers Highbrow Sideshows and Rowboat Serenades
It’s not often that I get to do something like this. While most of us here at GeekDad spend all our waking hours focusing on the awesomeness of this little blog, some of have side projects we like to...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: Chiron Beta Prime by Jonathan Coulton’s vide
What do you think is the greatest Geek Christmas song? If you said something other than Jonathan Coulton’s “Chiron Beta Prime”, you’re wrong. This lesson tackles chord progressions with descending and...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Real Gone” by Sheryl Crow
If you have a young son (like I do), than you have undoubtedly heard “Real Gone” by Sheryl Crow many, many times. It is the song that opens the Pixar Cars movie. If you want to impress the young ones ...
View ArticleWhich Geeky Guitar Song Do You Want To Learn Next?
I’ve really been enjoying putting together the GeekDad Guitar Lesson Videos. I need your help now. I need suggestions for new songs to teach, so let me know: Which Geeky Guitar Song Do You Want To...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Starship Trooper” by Yes
Yes, the iconic progressive rock band of the 70′s, may also be one of the geekiest bands of all time. It takes a special breed of geek musicians to compose rock songs that consistently clock in at...
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Loog Guitars Simplify Teaching Guitar to Kids – DIY Style
Learning guitar can be a daunting task. While shredding on Guitar Hero has made the instrument even more popular with kids, mastering six strings and developing finger dexterity, muscle memory for...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: The Transformers Theme
The Transformers Theme may be one of the most covered geek songs. From the original cartoon theme song to interpretations by a diverse group of musical artists like Lion, Mute Math, and Cheap Trick,...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “White Rabbit” by Jefferson Airplane
GeekDad reader Glenn let me know that there is a great cover of “White Rabbit” in the very polarizing “Sucker Punch” movie. I thought about the original version of the tune by Jefferson Airplane and...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Rock Lobster” by The B-52s
As per GeekMom Jenny’s request, this week’s Guitar Lesson is “Rock Lobster” by The B-52s. In this installment, we go over open string riffing and pull-offs. Want more? Follow John on Twitter and...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: “Ring Capacity” by Kirby Krackle
With the Green Lantern movie currently in theaters, it just makes sense to work on “Ring Capacity” by Kirby Krackle this week. The band has lots of great songs about comic book characters and video...
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: The Jimmy Neutron Theme Song
If you’re a geek, live with a five-year old and have Netflix Streaming, then you have probably watched a fair amount of The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron. While watching the show one day with my son, I...
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Apogee Lets You to Plug Into iOS and Jam
A new, simple adapter to connect a guitar into your iOS device and capture quality audio.
View ArticleGeekDad Guitar Lesson: The “GeekDad” Song
Remember the official GeekDad song that I co-wrote with GeekDad Z.? If not, refresh your memory with this free download: The GeekDad Song GeekDad by John Anealio The verse lyrics that Z. wrote really...
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I’ve Raised a Music Geek. Yes!
My oldest son Michael is what I call a bonafide music geek. He has been learning to play the guitar for a little over a year now. His taste in music is quite eclectic, and I definitely know he gets ...
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Download the GeekDad Song For Free For Father’s Day
To celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, you can download the GeekDad song for free! Just click the Download button on the player above. If you’re viewing this post in a feed reader, just click here...
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The Future of Sheet Music Is an iPhone App
TabToolkit, with its recent 2.0 release in the App store, is your one-stop shop for sheet music for popular music.
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The Vox Mini3: A (Tiny) Amp for All Seasons
Years ago, in what we may call the Before-Time, I had a sweet home office, a dedicated room that my desktop, various collectables and musical equipment called home. Then, the addition of two kids took...
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What’s the Geekiest Thing You Ever Did as a Kid?
Sure, you’ve done plenty of nerdy or geeky things as an adult and parent (Organizing that party around the Curiosity landing? Your outrageous Harry Potter cosplay at ComicCon? Getting STAY GEEK...
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The I Am So Far Behind in My Book Reviews Review
The end of 2012 is fast approaching, and I'm doing my best to clear my desk, so to speak. I can't speak for the other GeekDad writers, but it's always the end of the year when my To Review List ...
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