My name is Lee Barfield, and I am the owner and founder of LA Guitar School. I have dedicated my career to sharing my passion for guitar and helping others discover the enjoyment and confidence that music can bring, even with the challenges of sightloss. Alongside my work as a guitar teacher, I live with […]
Steve Vai is an American guitarist, composer, and producer known for his virtuosic playing and unique, expressive style, now he’s talking about crafting your guitar tone. He first gained fame playing with Frank Zappa, then built a solo career with albums like Flexable, Passion and Warfare, Sex & Religious. He’s also known for working with […]
Enhance & Refine Your Playing With Personalised 1‑to‑1 Guitar Lessons LA Guitar School in Tamworth offers beginners guitar lessons & advanced guitar lessons with expert, personalised guitar tuition designed to help you progress faster, stay motivated, and enjoy every step of learning. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced player looking to level up, […]
Tim Henson — Who He Is & Why He Matters Core IdentityTim Henson is an American guitarist, producer, and co‑founder of the band Polyphia, formed in 2010 in Plano, Texas. He’s widely recognised as one of the most innovative guitarists of the modern era, blending: Musical Style & Innovations Signature SoundTim’s playing is known for: […]
Randy Rhoads’ musical life — from the moment he first picked up a guitar to the day of his final concert and tragic death. Randy Rhoads: Full Musical Timeline (Early Life → Ozzy → Final Concert → Death) When Randy Rhoads Started Playing Who Taught Him & His Teaching Years Early Teachers Randy as a […]
Phil Campbell (Motörhead) Phil Campbell was the longtime guitarist of Motörhead, joining the band in 1984 and remaining until its end in 2015. He was widely respected for his powerful riffing, humour, and down‑to‑earth personality. Sadly, he passed away on 13 March 2026 at age 64 after a prolonged stay in intensive care following a […]
Guitarists today are steadily leaning toward amp plugins for recording and home practice because they offer huge tonal variety, low cost, and silent operation, while traditional amplifiers still dominate for live performance and players who crave the physical feel and response of real speakers. The trend is clear: plugins are becoming the go‑to choice for […]
The History – Marshall Amplification Why Marshall Amps Were Made The JCM800: A Rock Icon Why Is It Called the “Plexi”? List of Marshall Amplifier Models Here’s a selection of notable models across decades: Series/Model Type Notes JTM45 Head First Marshall amp, bluesy tone 1959 Super Lead Head Classic Plexi, 100W 1987X Head 50W Plexi-style […]
I would like to to ake this opportunity to thank my current students a Very Merry Christmas and thank you for 2025, & I’ll see you all in 2026. To all my past students I would also like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas & a happy New Year, you’ve not been forgotten. […]
Who Chris Rea Was Chris Rea was an English rock and blues singer‑songwriter and guitarist, instantly recognisable for his gravelly voice and soulful slide‑guitar tone. He was born in Middlesbrough in 1951 and became a major European star long before breaking into the UK Top 10 with The Road to Hell (Part 2). Chris Rea […]
