With their flashy costumes, dramatic make up, crazy hairstyles and overall theatrical performances, glam rock is insistent on bringing us an over the top rock experience. However, the drama wasn

A culmination of his inherent passion for music, guitars and a drive to re-create what was seen as a dull, lifeless guitar market, Dean Guitar Company was founded in 1976 by seventeen year old Dean Zelinsky. At its inception, the company was much more than a way to sell instruments, it was a culmination of passion and a desire to live through music. Unwilling to accept the status-quo, Dean Guitar Company has continuously produced superior, innovative models that spark musical inspiration and break the mold of traditional guitar design. Whether a player is just starting out or a seasoned pro, there is a Dean guitar to perfectly suit each one.

From 1976-86, Dean Zelinsky hand-crafted what are now considered the Golden-Era Guitars, in the attic of his boyhood home, which served as his Chicago shop. Widely recognized Dean models include, the Cadillac, V, Splittail, MZ and Soltero electric guitars. The iconic inverted V headstock design was unlike anything else of the time and remains a distinguished mark of Zelinsky

Looking for a new song that sounds awesome and is easy to play on the guitar? Every day StrumSchool.com posts a free tune via Rdio.com and the matching guitar tabs or chord chart for your listening and strumming pleasure. We do our best to cover all genre’s and styles to keep everyone happy. Today’s song of the day […]

Looking for a new song that sounds awesome and is easy to play on the guitar? Every day StrumSchool.com posts a free tune via Rdio.com and the matching guitar tabs or chord chart for your listening and strumming pleasure. We do our best to cover all genre’s and styles to keep everyone happy. Today’s song of the day […]

In 1969 lead vocalist Ozzy Osbourne, guitarist Tony Iommi, bass guitarist Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward pioneered the iconic heavy metal band, Black Sabbath. Sabbath quickly came to embody the very essence heavy metal music and are considered by many to be pioneers of hard rock.

With roots in Aston, Birmingham, England, Black Sabbath has achieved global recognition with songs like Iron Man, Paranoid and War Pigs. Today, Osbourne, Iommi and Butler complete the bands lineup.

To replicate the dominating chords of songs such as Paranoid or Electric Funeral, the most important factor is your equipment setup. Two incredible guitars from Iommi

Looking for a new song that sounds awesome and is easy to play on the guitar? Every day StrumSchool.com posts a free tune via Rdio.com and the matching guitar tabs or chord chart for your listening and strumming pleasure. We do our best to cover all genre’s and styles to keep everyone happy. Today’s song of the day […]

Looking for a new song that sounds awesome and is easy to play on the guitar? Every day StrumSchool.com posts a free tune via Rdio.com and the matching guitar tabs or chord chart for your listening and strumming pleasure. We do our best to cover all genre’s and styles to keep everyone happy. Today’s song of the day […]

After moving to Houston in the mid 1970s, Bill Collings began moonlighting as a guitar builder. By day, Collings worked as a petroleum engineer on nearby pipelines. Driven by a passion for his trade, he decided to head further west into California. Ever the wandering musician, Collings made it only as far as Austin, before setting up a shop of his own. Despite the humble surroundings of the tiny wooden garage, Bill quickly built a solid and trustworthy reputation through his business. Known for superior quality and astute craftsmanship, it wasn

Looking for a new song that sounds awesome and is easy to play on the guitar? Every day StrumSchool.com posts a free tune via Rdio.com and the matching guitar tabs or chord chart for your listening and strumming pleasure. We do our best to cover all genre’s and styles to keep everyone happy. Today’s song of the day […]