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Session Progression with Tim Pierce: "Right Hand Man"
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Session Progression with Tim Pierce: "Right Hand Man"

When you're a session guy, you're essentially a "right hand man". So who better than the great session ace, Tim Pierce to take us through a very comprehensive look at the importance of right hand technique.
09:143 years ago
Session Progression with Tim Pierce:   Cm, Ab7, Bb7
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Session Progression with Tim Pierce: Cm, Ab7, Bb7

Tim looks at the myriad of soloing possibilities over the progression, Cm, Ab7, Bb7. Tim’s recording discography includes Crowded House, Christina Aguilera, Seal, Avril Lavigne, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Rascal Flatts, Chris Isaak, Jewel, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, John Legend, Gavin Degraw, Mika, Carolina Liar, Goo Goo Dolls, Uncle Kracker, Josh Groban, Mylie Cyrus, Demi Lovato, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Daniel Powter, Chris Allen, Jack’s Mannequin,The Band Perry,Shinedown, Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson,Il Volo,Lana Del Ray, Gloriana, Colbie Caillat, and many others. He works with producers such as: Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls), Warren Huart (Augustana, The Fray), Matt Serletic (Santana, Rob Thomas), Eric Ross (Sara Bareilles), John Fields (Switchfoot, Jonas Brothers), Walter A (Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin), Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow, ELO, Michael Jackson, Tom Petty), Tim James (Mylie Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Sick Puppies), Ron Nevison (The Who, The Rolling Stones, Meat Loaf, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne), Michael Lloyd, Howard Benson (Gavin DeGraw, Daughtry, Chris Cornell), Patrick Leonard (Roger Waters, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Anna Vissi, Rod Stewart, Madonna), Keith Olsen (Fleetwood Mac), Trevor Horn (Seal, Yes, Art of Noise), Dan Huff (Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Faith Hill), Randy Jackson (American Idol and others). Tim still lives in LA and is busier than ever, doing sessions every day.
07:213 years ago
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. IV
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Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. IV

In this episode of Session Progression, one of the most well known and famous LA guitar session player, Tim Pierce, closely looks at one of his performances with Tom Rasulo and teaches how to properly obtain a synthesizer effect on the guitar! In this episode Tim looks at how to properly solo while accompanying a synthesizer melody! This is the final synthesizer segment of Tim Pierce's 'Session Progression.'
04:324 years ago
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. III
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Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. III

In this episode of Session Progression, one of the most well known and famous LA guitar session player, Tim Pierce, closely looks at one of his performances with Tom Rasulo and teaches how to properly obtain a synthesizer effect on the guitar! In this episode Tim looks at rhythm patterns on his guitar that helps aid the synthesizer.
03:424 years ago
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. II
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Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. II

In this episode of Session Progression Tim looks at one of his performances with Tom Rasulo and teaches how to properly obtain a synthesizer effect on the guitar using certain effects!
02:094 years ago
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. I
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Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. I

In this episode of Session Progression Tim looks at one of his performances with Tom Marzullo and teaches how to properly obtain a synthesizer effect on the guitar.
04:284 years ago
TIM PIERCE shows us how to craft a GREAT guitar solo in the studio.
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TIM PIERCE shows us how to craft a GREAT guitar solo in the studio.

In the studio, many great solos don't just happen, they are created. In this extended Session Progression workshop, Tim takes us through the steps he uses to create a great guitar solo....from guitar choice, FX choices, scales, licks, building intensity and more. Click the link to check out the Tim Pierce Masterclass.
47:144 years ago
Episode 9 - Bmaj, F#m, D, A, E
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Episode 9 - Bmaj, F#m, D, A, E

Tim takes us through the myriad of options over the progression - Bmaj, F#m, D, A and E.
05:004 years ago
Episode 8 - Minor 3rd to Major 3rd
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Episode 8 - Minor 3rd to Major 3rd

The 3rd and the 7th are the two 'strongest' note choices in any scale and can create great depth, impact and interest in your soloing. In this episode Tim looks at switching soloing from Am tonality to A major, then Am to A Dorian.....
06:294 years ago
Episode 7 - Fm, Cm, Gb, Db
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Episode 7 - Fm, Cm, Gb, Db

Tim explores the soloing possibilities over the progression Fm - Gm - Gb - Db.
05:534 years ago
Episode 6 - Interlocking Rhythms, Alt Rock
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Episode 6 - Interlocking Rhythms, Alt Rock

Tim looks into the use of Interlocking rhythms and alt rock.
08:324 years ago
Episode 5 - Interlocking Rhythms R&B - Part 2
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Episode 5 - Interlocking Rhythms R&B - Part 2

Part 2 of the interlocking rhythms R&B. Top LA based session guitarist, Tim Pierce shows us some of the possibilities of soloing over the progression Gm, F, Bb, C, and how to weave them together. Tim’s recording discography includes Crowded House, Christina Aguilera, Seal, Avril Lavigne, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Rascal Flatts, Chris Isaak, Jewel, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, John Legend, Gavin Degraw, Mika, Carolina Liar, Goo Goo Dolls, Uncle Kracker, Josh Groban, Mylie Cyrus, Demi Lovato, David Cook, Adam Lambert, Daniel Powter, Chris Allen, Jack’s Mannequin,The Band Perry,Shinedown, Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson,Il Volo,Lana Del Ray, Gloriana, Colbie Caillat, and many others. He works with producers such as: Rob Cavallo (Green Day, Goo Goo Dolls), Warren Huart (Augustana, The Fray), Matt Serletic (Santana, Rob Thomas), Eric Ross (Sara Bareilles), John Fields (Switchfoot, Jonas Brothers), Walter A (Mariah Carey, Marc Anthony, Josh Groban, Celine Dion, Christina Aguilera, Ricky Martin), Bill Bottrell (Sheryl Crow, ELO, Michael Jackson, Tom Petty), Tim James (Mylie Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Sick Puppies), Ron Nevison (The Who, The Rolling Stones, Meat Loaf, Bad Company, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne), Michael Lloyd, Howard Benson (Gavin DeGraw, Daughtry, Chris Cornell), Patrick Leonard (Roger Waters, Bryan Ferry, Elton John, Anna Vissi, Rod Stewart, Madonna), Keith Olsen (Fleetwood Mac), Trevor Horn (Seal, Yes, Art of Noise), Dan Huff (Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Faith Hill), Randy Jackson (American Idol and others). Tim still lives in LA and is busier than ever, doing sessions every day.
04:374 years ago