Mike Crutcher

Guitarist, Vocalist, Arranger, Instructor

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Monthly Archives: January 2018

It’s been 11 years since Michael Brecker passed…

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Mike Crutcher

The world lost a genius musician when Michael Brecker passed on. He has been sorely missed. While performing at the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival in 2004, Brecker experienced a sharp pain in his back. Shortly thereafter in 2005, he was … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, John McLaughlin!

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Mike Crutcher

John McLaughlin (born 4 January 1942 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England), also known as Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, is among the most advancing musicians on the planet today. John has been cited as an influence by a number of prominent musicians. In 2010, guitarist Jeff … Continue reading →

Posted in Blues/Rock innovation, Jazz innovation, Music News | Leave a reply

Celebrating Mike Stern’s 64th Trip around the sun…

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Mike Crutcher

Mike Stern is a down-to-earth, happy-go-lucky inspiration to us all, musicians and otherwise. Born on January 10th 1953, Stern has long been a shining example of one of the hardest working musicians of his generation. After attending Berklee College of … Continue reading →

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What’s been happening lately…

  • My answer to the eternal question: For someone who wants to learn to play guitar in order to write better music, how often should they practice, aside from taking weekly lessons? December 29, 2023
  • Brecker Dominant-Diminished Pattern for Guitar(or any instrument) June 28, 2023
  • Dominant-Diminished Lines for Guitar May 27, 2023
  • Music Learning Motivation March 9, 2023
  • The Silver Bullet November 5, 2022

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