Elli Perry Performance

A short word of advice and performance by Elli Perry, a solo artist and Peter Vogl guitar student. Elli is performing her original song Let It Slide. To hear more of Elli's music visit her myspace page.

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Bio: Atlanta based singer, songwriter, guitarist Elli Perry has been writing and performing music since childhood. After picking up the guitar at age 12, she quickly started to develop her skills as a songwriter. Elli recorded her debut independent album entitled "A Beautiful Chaos" at age 15, and now as a polished and professional 19 year old she is working on her new record with famed vocal coach Jan Smith and her production team. Elli's percussive guitar playing, soulful voice, and intensely personal lyrics lend themselves to her unique style. Her biggest influences as a songwriter show her mature and eclectic musical tastes.-The Beatles, Elliott Smith, and Fiona Apple. One of Elli's greatest strengths as a musician is her live performance. She continuously wins over new fans with her emotional and honest stage prescence. She performs frequently around Atlanta, and the first 2 tracks from her new record can be found on her myspace page.


Elli's thoughts on Peter Vogl:"Working with Peter Vogl has enabled me to expand as a guitar player and as a songwriter. Peter is truly an artist and his ability to provoke the very best from his students is unparalleled. Peter has helped me to better understand my instrument, my technique, and what it is to be truly a musician."

Ask a Teacher: Thirds

Mike: I just found your site "Watch & Learn" and I like it very much. I was going over the section on Country 3rd's. My question is, why are they called 3rd's?

Peter: The reference to 3rds has to do with the type of interval they are. Intervals means the distance between two notes. For example 1 fret is also called a half step and two frets is called a whole step. 3 frets is called a minor 3rd and 4 frets is called a major third. This way people can communicate with different instruments and know what is being talked about regardless of whether they have frets on their instrument or not. This falls under the category of music theory. You may want to try The Guitarist's Music Theory Book. (on our site) It starts from the beginning and all the intervals and their relevance is covered in the first chapter. Thanks for the question and I hope this helps.

Watch Peter's video explanation of Major and Minor Thirds.

Adam Harris Performance

A quick bit of advice and performance by Adam Harris. Adam is a Peter Vogl student and will perform an original solo over a G Minor Groove jam track from the Let's Jam Jazz & Blues CD.

Bio: Adam Harris has been playing guitar for nearly six years. He was in several bands in high school that played a wide variety of genres including jazz, funk, blues, latin, rock and reggae. He is currently studying music at Presbyterian College in South Carolina with an emphasis in Jazz improvisation. Adam’s influences include Larry Carlton, George Benson, Joe Pass, Eric Clapton and Trey Annastasio.

On Peter Vogl: Studying under Peter’s instruction has taken my guitar playing to a very advanced level. He improved my technique immensely, allowing myself to play at speeds I had only dreamed of prior to taking lessons with him. Peter has given me a great depth in knowledge in theory along with many essential aspects of the guitar.

Watch the performance in Quicktime Video.