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September 27th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 71, Tom Bukovac, “Strange Daze”
Chapters00:00 - People Are Strange intro
00:46 - Hello, class!
02:00 - Viewer Comment Bin / Ads
02:34 - Session Man vs. Homeskoolin'?
04:02 - Melodic playing / Solo: Rhythm or Melody
06:13 - "No idea what you are talking about."
06:54 - Question Guy / Humor
07:44 - Who's iconic guitarist, but not for you?
08:27 - The Doors
09:34 - Great record making / RHCP - Under the Bridge
11:37 - People Are Strange lesson
Notes
A brief look at one of my favorite solos of all time and a deep dive into the VCB.
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August 30th, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 66, Tom Bukovac, “Faux Acoustic”
Chapters00:00 - Clean intro jam
02:09 - Hello, class!
02:25 - Les Paul Jr. / Volume control
03:30 - Dave Stewart record
04:35 - Ukelele / "Off-brand"
05:21 - Cooper Time Cube delay
06:10 - Viewer Comment Bin / Multiple instruments?
08:28 - Music store etiquette / Young hipster story
10:50 - Chords / Yes - Wurm reminiscent lesson
Notes
A brief examination of the wonders of the volume control on an old Les Paul Junior. Thanks for watching the show my dear Homeskoolers.
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July 22nd, 2020
Homeskoolin’ Volume 56, Tom Bukovac, “Simple Cleveland Man”
Chapters00:00 - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Simple Man Intro
01:07 - Hello, class!
02:20 - "VCB" - Viewer Comment Bin
02:56 - Chord, melody tangents
06:46 - Live vs Studio playing
08:05 - Homeskoolin' song decisions
08:49 - Simple Man lesson (the lift)
Notes
A brief examination of an otherworldly occurrence that took place near Jacksonville Florida almost 50 years ago.
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July 15th, 2020
Homeskoolin Volume 53, Tom Bukovac, “And All We Have To Do Is Sing Along”
Chapters00:00 - Intro jam
02:36 - Hello, class!
05:56 - Viewer Comment Bin / Uncle Larry origin
06:58 - COTCS - Church of the Cosmic Skulls
07:44 - Favorite thing to watch / Playing
09:11 - Chord stretch
09:41 - R&B loop jam
10:56 - Rock and Roll drum intro
Notes
A brief look into R and B in A...homeskoolin merch available at www.guitarhouse.net
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 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 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 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
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
Notes
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
Notes
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