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June 19th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 42, Tom Bukovac, “The Genius of Gordon Mote”
Chapters00:00 - Introduction and interview of Gordon Mote
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
May 21st, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 31, Tom Bukovac, “Sharp....Distance....”
Chapters00:00 - Yes - Long Distance Runaround loop jam
01:21 - Hello Lads / Garage light
02:21 - Sessions
02:43 - Who's part? Conversation
04:19 - Les Paul Custom
04:34 - Yes - Long Distance Runaround lesson
06:57 - Yes - Fragile album
07:40 - Disliked styles of music
08:52 - Gildan
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A brief chat about the genius of Yes “Fragile” record and a look into the viewer comment bin. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 18th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 30, Tom Bukovac, “Eternal Flame"
Chapters00:00 - Lynyrd Skynyrd intro
00:29 - Hello, class!
00:46 - '58 Les Paul
01:20 - Lynryd Skynyrd unison lead lesson
02:26 - Back to work
03:00 - Viewer Comment Bin / Spinal Tap vs. Holy Grail
03:53 - Stock licks? Lesson
06:18 - '58 Les Paul
06:44 - TV Series Nashville
07:40 - Unintentional Legacy
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A brief demonstration of an original 1958 Les Paul Standard and a quick glance into the viewer comment bin. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 15th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 29, Tom Bukovac, “Existential Friday”
Chapters00:00 - Intro Cosmic jam
04:37 - Hello friends / Welcome / Thanks
07:02 - Viewer Comment Bin
07:17 - Yes - Tormato
08:09 - Talent vs hard work
08:56 - Explore / Hard work
09:53 - Big jumps
10:34 - Gildans
11:13 - Just play
12:56 - Ebow
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A cosmic slab of self indulgence and a brief examination of the virtues of the electronic bow. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 14th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 28, Tom Bukovac, “Gettin’ In Tune”
Chapters00:00 - Reggae intro jam
01:49 - "Hello, class!"
02:23 - Covid-19 Depression
02:53 - Yes - Close to the Edge
03:37 - Future of Sessions
05:37 - Viewer Comment Bin / Street Theory
06:19 - Notes and chords recipe lesson
07:30 - Bouncing bass notes lesson
09:00 - Most important part: Tuning
15:17 - The guitar nut / Tuning
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A brief chat on tuning and a few gems from the viewer comment bin. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 12th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 27 “Tom Bukovac, "Tennessee Jack Ford”
Chapters00:00 - Blues jam
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A very brief three chord blues exploration in the key of B. Check out my friend and former 80’s guitar student Bobby Latina’s band “The Jack Fords” from Cleveland Ohio.
May 11th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 26, Tom Bukovac, “Regatta De Summer Breeze”
Chapters00:00 - Police bass loop jam
04:19 - Greatest concert
05:33 - Walking on the Moon lesson
06:50 - Common traits of the Greats
10:36 - Muting / Bouncing trick lesson
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A brief explanation of string muting and a declaration of my lifelong obsession with The Police. Homeskoolin' T shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 10th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 25, Tom Bukovac, “City To City”
Chapters00:00 - Baker Street intro
00:42 - Welcome
03:57 - Viewer Comment Bin / Doing your homework?
05:39 - Who are the Greats?
09:20 - Underrated players
12:33 - Magic Man lesson
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A brief look at the genius of music of days long gone... t shirts available at guitarhouse.net if you like the show, PayPal tip jar: tombukovac@gmail.com
May 9th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 24, Tom Bukovac, “The Jones’s”
Chapters00:00 - Acoustic Beatles Intro
00:18 - Welcome / Waking up On Your Own
02:17 - Beatles acoustic lesson
03:08 - Great endings / "End a Phrase"
06:30 - Pedalboard / Non-traditional guitar sounds
08:29 - Joe Baldridge story and overdubs
10:49 - Acoustic guitar / LEON?
12:08 - Be among the greats
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A brief early morning stroll down memory lane. Homeskoolin' t shirts available at guitarhouse.net Homeskoolin’ tip jar: PayPal tombukovac@gmail.com