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July 4th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 50, Tom Bukovac, “Uncle Sam Larry”
Chapters00:00 - Intro tricky loop jam
01:15 - Hello, class!
03:38 - Viewer Comment Bin / Front burner
04:02 - The word "hype" / Find stuff on your own
07:10 - Thumbs down / Deep feelings
08:17 - Guitar seat / 1 false move from being laid out for days
09:06 - Newer music you like? Church of the Cosmic Skulls
11:11 - Crazy loop lesson
Notes
Some brief advice regarding hype, the great killer of joy in music.
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July 2nd, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 49, Tom Bukovac “But Seriously Folks”
Chapters00:00 - Intro Joe Walsh jam
01:12 - Hello, class!
01:38 - Joe Walsh tribute
02:14 - Loop / Synth piano and bass
02:58 - Life's Been Good talk
04:11 - Joe Walsh Tour accident
05:13 - "YouTuber" / Revv amp present
07:12 - Joe Walsh - Life's Been Good lesson
Notes
A brief chat on the genius of Joe Walsh.
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June 30th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 48, Tom Bukovac, “Cord Of Life”
Chapters00:00 - Omnichord intro
00:06 - Welcome
02:03 - Garage studio / Brad Paisley story
03:33 - Repeated question / Looper pedal
04:40 - Looper pedal lesson (Do You Feel Like We Do)
05:47 - Attempt 2 (Bass guitar)
Notes
A brief illustration on how to use a looper pedal...and some other rambling
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June 28th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 47, Tom Bukovac, “Here Comes The Sunn”
Chapters00:00 - Intro Lennon jam
02:24 - Hello, class!
04:57 - Perfect song, perfect moment
06:40 - Viewer Comment Bin / Beer drinking
07:34 - Getting lost in work / Tracking
08:34 - Play a lot of styles / Chameleon
10:00 - John Lennon - Mind Games lesson
12:08 - Sunn amps
Notes
A brief discussion on a fabulous post Beatle achievement.
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June 27th, 2020
Homeskoolin Volume 46, Tom Bukovac, “Workin’ Man”
Chapters00:00 - Look into a session
Notes
On location in Nashville TN...song number 12, at the end of two really fun days of recording with Johnny Reid at his amazing studio. Killer band....Bryan Sutton on acoustic, Freddie Eltringham on skins, Jimmie Lee Sloas on bass, Paul Franklin on steel, Tim Lauer on keys, Corky on the console. I am plunking on a '37 Martin OOO-28.
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June 23rd, 2020
Homeskoolin Volume 45, Tom Bukovac, “4 and 5 at 7”
Chapters00:00 - Intro celtic jam
03:32 - Good Morning Class
04:10 - Open strings riffs
04:57 - Trills lesson
05:39 - Key of B lesson / Mark Knopfler
07:14 - 4ths & 5ths / Saddest chord
08:13 - Horizontal layout of chords
09:00 - Tops of chords lesson
09:48 - The 5ths lesson
10:54 - Ego waffles
11:15 - The 4ths lesson
13:14 - Upstroke picking
Notes
A brief ramble on harmony.
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June 22nd, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 44, Tom Bukovac, “Gimme All Your Tumblin’ Dice”
Chapters00:00 - Intro 70's jam
01:46 - Hello, class!
02:20 - 2 Loops / Blues over Major
02:48 - 4 Chord progression
03:39 - E pentatonic over Key of E Major lesson
06:50 - Loop - Key / Overdub
08:51 - Pull-offs lesson
Notes
A brief foray into the notes to avoid when playing in major keys. Coffee mugs and new t shirts are in at guitarhouse.net Homeskoolin PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
June 20th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 43, Tom Bukovac, “Fathers Day”
Chapters00:00 - Intro loop jam
03:02 - Hello, class! / Thanks
05:04 - Viewer Comment Bin / That Pedal Show
05:56 - MXR rubber knob
07:01 - Cleveland Browns
07:26 - Boxing match
07:57 - Don't get excited / Blooming notes
09:33 - A rare edit
10:00 - Loop jam lesson
11:35 - '64 SG - Best one
Notes
A brief exploration of poly chords and a little taste of "Saturday Nights Alright For Fighting". Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
June 19th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 42, Tom Bukovac, “The Genius of Gordon Mote”
Chapters00:00 - Introduction and interview of Gordon Mote
Notes
A chat with one of the most fascinating musicians and fascinating people i have ever known. Well class, everything i always preach to you about...touch, feel, phrasing....its all here in spades....hope you enjoy.
Gordon’s website is gordonmote.com
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June 14th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 41, Tom Bukovac, “Wall Of Sound”
Chapters00:00 - Intro jam
03:02 - Hello, class!
04:47 - Duesenberg
06:24 - Viewer Comment Bin / Trustworthy
06:54 - Favorite chord change
08:12 - Pants?
09:10 - Internalized beat
10:16 - Band vs. Session guy (Ringer)
11:53 - Jeff Senn Guitar
13:56 - Intro jam lesson
Notes
A brief look at the music of the 50’s and a full body cavity search of the beloved Senn strat. PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
June 10th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 40, Tom Bukovac, “Dreadnaughts & Herringbones”
Chapters00:00 - Brian Sutton introduction and interview
Notes
A brief interview with the legendary Bryan Sutton. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
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June 9th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 39, Tom Bukovac, “Funky Little Guitar Man”
Chapters00:00 - Intro montage / blues jam
04:26 - Hello, class!
05:14 - T-Shirt idea contest
06:37 - Lick idea / bends lesson
09:44 - Another blues lesson
Notes
A brief exploration of country guitar twang...and an invitation to design a t shirt. PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
June 7th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 38, Tom Bukovac, “A Tale Of Two Mustangs”
Chapters00:00 - Intro jam
02:19 - Hello Cats
03:22 - '78 BC Rich Super Eagle
04:28 - Viewer Comment Bin / Annoying ads
05:05 - Best Slovenian guitarist
06:56 - Hauling gear to sessions / Ritchie
08:40 - Matching Mustangs story
12:00 - Lesson: Two chord, dropped D, crazy loop
Notes
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June 5th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ , Tom Bukovac, “A Session Update’s Gonna Come”
Chapters00:00 - Covering Sam Cooke's - A Change Is Gonna Come
01:34 - Hello, class! / Blackbird Studio update
03:09 - Lesson: Sam Cooke - A Change Is Gonna Come (Bb, Cmin, Gmin) (Bb, Cmin, EbMaj7, D7, Gmin)
Notes
A brief super early morning lay of the land in current session world for my dear Homeskoolin’ family.
June 2nd, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 37, Tom Bukovac, “Solid Gold Party Rock”
Chapters00:00 - Intro Robert John - Sad Eyes jam
02:42 - Hello, class!
06:35 - Viewer Comment Bin / If I wasn't a session man?
07:59 - Dynamics and touch
10:54 - Confidence
12:28 - Sound in your head
15:01 - Improvising and melody
19:34 - Sad Eyes lesson
Notes
A brief look at a 70s AM classic and a walk through the always entertaining viewer comment bin. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 30th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 36, Tom Bukovac, “Devil in the Details”
Chapters00:00 - Stone Temple Pilots jam
01:18 - Hello Friends
03:07 - Viewer Comment Bin
03:25 - How to dial in amp and guitar
06:16 - Session walk out
07:59 - Funny story / Struggling engineer
09:17 - Look back at old work
11:11 - '59 Les Paul Jr
12:34 - What drives you to help? Life lesson
15:00 - Dean DeLeo / Stone Temple Pilots
16:24 - Details / Lesson
18:15 - Funny story Scott Weiland
Notes
A brief examination of "Sour Girl" by Stone Temple Pilots and a look into the bubbling cauldron i sometimes call the "viewer comment bin". Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 28th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 35, Tom Bukovac, “TV Dinner”
Chapters00:00 - Intro jam
03:43 - Greetings Lads
04:14 - '59 Les Paul Jr and Music City Bridge
05:07 - T-shirt and mug update
05:50 - Viewer Comment Bin
06:06 - Endorsements
08:02 - Perfect pitch
10:32 - Ridiculous comments / Sound quality
11:38 - Brotherly advice and cowboy chords
14:38 - C# jam and odd time signatures
Notes
A brief discussion on odd time signatures and a look into the sometimes preposterous viewer comment bin. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 26th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 34, Tom Bukovac, “Strat Fury”
Chapters00:00 - Intro blues jam
03:33 - Hey guys
04:17 - Pick lesson
05:00 - Viewer Comment Bin / Theory
06:50 - Amsterdam bender?
07:15 - Petra Haden - Tattoo
07:46 - Session man / Popular songs
10:08 - Younger guitar rig
12:17 - Funny story / Fayreweather
14:58 - Lesson: 3rd & 5th
Notes
A brief walk through of some common shapes in the peoples key. Homeskoolin' T shirts and coffee mugs available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 25th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 33, Tom Bukovac, “The Salad Days”
Chapters00:00 - Intro blues jam
03:03 - Hello, class!
04:35 - Viewer Comment Bin
05:30 - Kemper profile
06:39 - Rolling Rock baths
07:18 - Back life story
14:36 - Loop lesson
Notes
A brief look into the viewer comment bin and a description of my painful early years. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 22nd, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 32, Tom Bukovac, “Plexi Soul”
Chapters00:00 - Experimental jam intro
02:58 - Hello, class!
03:54 - '58 Les Paul
04:23 - Viewer Comment Bin / John Cleese & Dolly Parton joke
05:12 - Garage playing?
06:48 - Guitar picks / Pick use
08:34 - Thin Lizzy - Cowboy Song
10:27 - Great solo album
11:07 - Eric Johnson vids
12:17 - Eric Johnson lesson
13:52 - Pete Townshend lesson
15:10 - Cast session musicians?
17:15 - Loop lesson
Notes
A not so brief experimental odyssey on a borrowed guitar. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com