Tim Pierce Essentials: Andrew Synowiec, LA Session Ace

Tim Pierce Essentials: Andrew Synowiec, LA Session Ace

You may not know Andrew Synowiec by name, but chances are you’ve heard his guitar playing. Andrew is a multi-faceted musician with credits like the blockbuster film Frozen (including “Let It Go”), Michael Bublé’s #1 album To Be Loved and countless commercial and indie projects. With his collection of over 80 stringed instruments, he has recorded for artists ranging from Barbra Streisand to Rob Zombie and producers from Bob Rock to David Foster. Andrew has contributed to albums selling over 10 million copies worldwide and more than 25 Grammy-nominated recordings, including his own 2015 Grammy Award as a member of the acclaimed LA Big Band “Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band.” His latest record, Second Story is out now.
Tim Pierce Essentials
Duration: 21:18

Related

Tim Pierce Essentials: Essential Gary Clark Jr licks
Tim Pierce Essentials

Tim Pierce Essentials: Essential Gary Clark Jr licks

Austin Texas guitar player, Gary Lee Clark Jr. is best known for his fusion of blues, rock and soul music with elements of hip hop, and BEING an exceptional guitar player. Tim looks at some of his trademark licks and sound.
07:09
The Essential Dave Phillips (pedalboard designer to the stars)
Tim Pierce Essentials

The Essential Dave Phillips (pedalboard designer to the stars)

LA based Dave Phillips is one of the greatest pedal board makers in the country.; Here he is talking to Tim about some of his recent pedalboards, including boards for Neil Giraldo and Joe Perry.
21:39
The Edgar Winter Album
Tim Pierce Essentials

The Edgar Winter Album

If you had told Tim when he was 12 years old that Edgar Winter would be coming around to his home to record an album dedicated to his brother, the late great Johnny Winter, he would have freaked out....BUT, that's exactly what happened. The album features the likes of Joe Bonamassa, Billy Gibbons, Steve Lukather and various guitar luminaries, but Tim is the guitar 'glue' on this project and that's an important role on any album. In this episode, Tim shows us some Johnny Winter inspired riffs and talks about the profound effect Johnny had on his playing in his formative years.
12:49
Rick Vito Show: Episode IV: Hawaiian Slide Guitar
Rick Vito Show

Rick Vito Show: Episode IV: Hawaiian Slide Guitar

Nashville-based Rick Vito is known for his work with Fleetwood Mac, taking over lead guitar after Lindsey Buckingham quit the band. He also worked closely with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood from the late eighties to the present day. Over his vast and varied career Rick also worked with many other famous musicians including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, John Mayall, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Roger McGuinn, Little Richard and many more! Rick Vito now has his own exclusive show on All Guitar Network and is the latest edition to our team of 'Lesson' experts. In this episode Rick shows how to perfect your slide guitar technique with open 'E' tuning. Rick Vito performs a song by Peter Green titled 'Albatross' that provokes a sea setting with the symbols, originally played by Mick Fleetwood, resembling waves. The song is one of the earliest original Fleetwood Mac songs and is often featured on their setlist in modern times as Rick Vito is well aware. This is a great classic song by the band and in this episode he reveals how he slides on the guitar for this classic tropical sound.
03:26
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe To Ya
Tim PierceNorman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingLessonsVintageMorning Joe MassHenny HendrexzGuitar Of The DayInterviewsCountryRockBluesAcoustic

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'. Another great tip from the great Joe Mass.
01:16
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. IV
Session Progression

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.'
04:32
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe: Chromatic exercise with alternate picking
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe To Ya
Studio & RecordingLessonsVintageMorning Joe MassGuitar Of The DayInterviewsCountryRockBluesAcoustic

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe: Chromatic exercise with alternate picking

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe: Chromatic exercise with alternate picking. Another great arrow in the quiver from the great Joe Mass.
01:39
Rick Vito Show: Episode III: Slide Guitar
Rick Vito Show
Joe BonamassaJosh SmithNorman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingDeke DickersonLessonsVintageTech & repairsKirk FletcherMorning Joe MassNorman's Rare Guitars PodcastHenny HendrexzMichael LemmoGuitar Of The DayInterviewsRockBlues

Rick Vito Show: Episode III: Slide Guitar

Nashville-based Rick Vito is known for his work with Fleetwood Mac, taking over lead guitar after Lindsey Buckingham quit the band. He also worked closely with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood from the late eighties to the present day. Over his vast and varied career Rick also worked with many other famous musicians including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, John Mayall, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Roger McGuinn, Little Richard and many more! Rick Vito now has his own exclusive show on All Guitar Network and is the latest edition to our team of 'Lesson' experts. In this episode Rick jams with his friend Dan Duehren to perform an Elmore James styled song. Rick shows how to perfect your slide guitar technique by sliding around the twelfth fret with 'E' tuning.
02:34
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. III
Session Progression

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. Be sure to tune in next Wednesday for another 'Session Progression' with the world famous Tim Pierce.
03:42
Professor Richard Smith from the USC Thornton School Of Music.
Getting Your Improvising Into Shape
Studio & RecordingDeke DickersonLessonsNewsVintageTech & repairsKirk FletcherMorning Joe MassNorman's Rare Guitars PodcastHenny HendrexzMichael LemmoGuitar Of The DayInterviewsDavid BeckerCountryRockBluesAcoustic

Professor Richard Smith from the USC Thornton School Of Music.

Jazz guys do indeed RULE.....!! David's guest this week is the amazing Professor Richard Smith, from the University Of Southern California, Thornton School Of Music, Contemporary Music Dept. Richard Smith’s thirteen solo recordings have established him as a veteran of the contemporary music world – with critical success on every one of his releases. His albums have garnished praise such as “Best Contemporary Jazz Guitar Album” (Tune Up Magazine), a nomination for “Record of the Year” (Ad Lib Magazine), and “Best New Artist” (Radio & Records Magazine). His album ‘SOuLIDIFIED’ spent 17 weeks in the top 10 for radio airplay of American contemporary jazz radio (Radio and Records Magazine) and 3 weeks at number 1 in the World for satellite and cable airplay (Music Choice). His most recent recording, “One World, Two Guitars” is an exciting duo project with Italian guitar virtuoso Francesco Buzzurro – the duo tours regularly in America and Europe. His 2010 release ‘L.A. CHILLHARMONIC’ features Alex Acuna, Brian Bromberg, Vinnie Colaiuta, Jeff Lorber, Eric Marienthal, Michael Paulo, Greg Adams, and the Tower of Power horn section. The touring ensemble won a nomination for Best International Group of the year from the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. In 2012 his touring and teaching took him to England, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Holland, Italy, Australia and Tahiti. Professor Smith’s students are working professionally from Broadway and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, to recording and touring with such luminaries as Marc Anthony, Snoop Dog, Beck, Josh Groban, Michael Buble, Elton John, Clay Aiken, Christina Aguilera, Miley Cyrus, Madonna. Michael Bolton, Bono, Maroon 5, Jenifer Lopez, John Mayer and current hit television programs American Idol and Glee. In EUROPE Richard has performed master classes at the Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, London, The Academy of Contemporary Music, Guildford, The Leeds College of Music, The London College of Contemporary Music, the Academy of Popular Culture, Leeuwarden, Holland, The Rotterdam Conservatorium, The Utrecht Conservatorium, The Royal Academy of Music, Denmark, Music Academy 2000, Bologna, The Universtate d’Rome, Ionian University, Greece, The ESC Guitar Seminar, Siracusa and many more. In 2012 he spent a semester as visiting professor at Agder University, Norway. He is co-director of ACI – The Aegean Cultural Initiative, headquartered in Paros, Greece, and has on-going relationships with schools in Australia, Malaysia, Norway, England, Italy and Argentina.
38:46
Lessons with Henny Hendrexz: Episode 4: Scales
Lessons with Henny Hendrexz
Joe BonamassaTim PierceJosh SmithNorman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingLessonsNorman's Rare Guitars PodcastHenny HendrexzMichael LemmoGuitar Of The DayRockBlues

Lessons with Henny Hendrexz: Episode 4: Scales

In this 'lesson' series we have the fantastic guitar player/musician Henny Hendrexz to teach about what to do when all your musician friends are on the road. Hendrexz teaches how to loop your guitar with various pedals/effects in order to become a one man band! Hendrexz shows how to create drums, bass, rhythm and lead guitar patterns all with a looper pedal. In this episode Hendrexz focuses on scales surrounding particular chords in order to create a great solo with the looper pedal!
04:47
Rick Vito Show: Episode II: Air Guitar To Blues Guitar: Pt. II
Rick Vito Show
Joe BonamassaJosh SmithNorman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingLessonsNewsVintageKirk FletcherHenny HendrexzCountryRockBluesAcoustic

Rick Vito Show: Episode II: Air Guitar To Blues Guitar: Pt. II

Nashville-based Rick Vito is known for his work with Fleetwood Mac, taking over lead guitar after Lindsey Buckingham quit the band. He also worked closely with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood from the late eighties to the present day. Over his vast and varied career Rick also worked with many other famous musicians including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, John Mayall, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Roger McGuinn, Little Richard and many more! Rick Vito now has his own exclusive show on All Guitar Network and is the latest edition to our team of 'Lesson' experts. In this episode Rick closely examines open 'E' tuning employed to great effect by the great Bo Diddley. From 'Air' guitar to 'Blues' guitar, Rick will have you sounding like an authentic Blues man quicker than you think!
03:02

Newrecently added videosShow more

Black Tar Roses
Nextdoor Sessions

Black Tar Roses

Black Tar Roses are a Dark Folk/ Americana band from Plymouth, UK, playing authentic, original music with a rootsy feel and a gritty edge. The group stopped by the All Guitar Network office to record several original songs from their new album 'Rebels, Rogues & Outlaws' available now!!
13:23
Vintage Lowdown: The 1923 Gibson F5 Mandolin
Vintage Lowdown
Norman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingDeke DickersonLessonsNewsVintageTech & repairsMorning Joe MassGuitar Of The DayCountryAcoustic

Vintage Lowdown: The 1923 Gibson F5 Mandolin

Vintage Lowdown: The 1923 Gibson F5 Mandolin. The absolute best of the best...A Lloyd Loar made Gibson mandolin from 1923. And, played by the great Jack Ryan Sullivan this little gem is doing exactly what it was made to do, pump out some great Bluegrass. This mandolin was also once owned by Dave Grisman.
07:07
SECRETS of GUITAR SUCCESS. Most don't know Pete Thorn's TOP 20 TIPS | Tim Pierce
Youtube Links

SECRETS of GUITAR SUCCESS. Most don't know Pete Thorn's TOP 20 TIPS | Tim Pierce

SECRETS of GUITAR SUCCESS. Most don't know Pete Thorn's TOP 20 TIPS | Tim Pierce
22:57
Rick Vito Show: Episode IV: Hawaiian Slide Guitar
Rick Vito Show

Rick Vito Show: Episode IV: Hawaiian Slide Guitar

Nashville-based Rick Vito is known for his work with Fleetwood Mac, taking over lead guitar after Lindsey Buckingham quit the band. He also worked closely with Stevie Nicks and Mick Fleetwood from the late eighties to the present day. Over his vast and varied career Rick also worked with many other famous musicians including Bob Seger, Bonnie Raitt, Dolly Parton, John Mayall, Jackson Browne, John Fogerty, Roger McGuinn, Little Richard and many more! Rick Vito now has his own exclusive show on All Guitar Network and is the latest edition to our team of 'Lesson' experts. In this episode Rick shows how to perfect your slide guitar technique with open 'E' tuning. Rick Vito performs a song by Peter Green titled 'Albatross' that provokes a sea setting with the symbols, originally played by Mick Fleetwood, resembling waves. The song is one of the earliest original Fleetwood Mac songs and is often featured on their setlist in modern times as Rick Vito is well aware. This is a great classic song by the band and in this episode he reveals how he slides on the guitar for this classic tropical sound.
03:26
Beware Of Darkness - Moon
Youtube Links

Beware Of Darkness - Moon

Beware Of Darkness - Moon: instrumental guitar piece inspired by a pilgrimage to the Teotihuacan pyramids.
02:24
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'
Tip Of The Mornin' Joe To Ya
Tim PierceNorman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingLessonsVintageMorning Joe MassHenny HendrexzGuitar Of The DayInterviewsCountryRockBluesAcoustic

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'

Tip Of The Mornin' Joe with Joe Mass: 'Arpeggio Sequence'. Another great tip from the great Joe Mass.
01:16
Thumpin’ Thursday: 1976 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass
Guitar Of The Day

Thumpin’ Thursday: 1976 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass

Thumpin’ Thursday: Edibles At Night; 1976 Rickenbacker 4000 Bass
12:05
What's Happenin' Out There: Bill Champlin: 'live' at Bogies, Westlake Village_Nov 24th
AGN News

What's Happenin' Out There: Bill Champlin: 'live' at Bogies, Westlake Village_Nov 24th

Grammy award winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Bill Champlin is best known for being a member of the iconic jazz-pop/rock band Chicago, which he joined in 1981 and remained a member of for 28 years. However, his defining work with his band, the Sons of Champlin and as a Grammy award winning songwriter put him on the musical map long before he arrived in Chicago. Early in his career, Bill relocated to Los Angeles and worked as a session lead and background vocalist on numerous recordings from 1977-1985. That included Patti LaBelle, Lou Rawls, Elton John, Boz Scaggs, Donna Summer, Nancy Wilson, George Benson, Jimmy Smith, Amy Grant, Neil Diamond and Kenny Rogers. He also continued writing, and in 1978, he released “Single”, his first solo album. In 1979, Bill won his first Grammy for co-writing “After the Love is Gone”, later recorded by Earth, Wind & Fire, and in 1981, Bill won a Grammy for co-writing “Turn Your Love Around” for George Benson. In 1988 Bill’s recording of the song, “In the Heat of the Night”, was picked up as a show opener by the television show of the same name. Bill released the critically acclaimed “No Wasted Moments” followed by four solo albums and an a cappella release of “West Coast All Stars”, a project he did with Jason Scheff of Chicago, and Toto’s Bobby Kimball and Joseph Williams. Bill’s album, “No Place Left to Fall”, became a career-defining record with an honesty and immediacy that reflect his old-school approach to music. Don't miss Bill Champlin and WUNDERGROUND at Bogies, 32001 Agoura Rd, Westlake Village, CA 91361, November 24th..
04:43
AGN Pros: Michael Reno Harrell; 'Me And You'
AGN PROS
Norman's Rare GuitarsStudio & RecordingDeke DickersonLessonsNewsVintageGuitar Of The DayInterviewsCountryRockBluesAcoustic

AGN Pros: Michael Reno Harrell; 'Me And You'

Incredible storyteller, singer/songwriter , Michael Reno Harrell comes by the AGN studios to perform one of his original tunes, 'Me And You'.
06:21
Wednesday: Gibson Firebird V
Guitar Of The Day

Wednesday: Gibson Firebird V

Wednesday: Gibson Firebird V; Bi-centennial Edition
08:56
Tim Pierce: Session Progression: Synthesizer Pt. IV
Session Progression

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.'
04:32
Tuesday; 1959 Les Paul Jr.
Guitar Of The Day

Tuesday; 1959 Les Paul Jr.

Tuesday; 1959 Les Paul Jr.
06:58