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Here is a new trailer which I composed :

After going through tests and strategies the tiktok channel is back to HPCrazy & Dr. Pink and you will find it now here and this will now stay. https://www.tiktok.com/@hpcrazycom This channel will be focused on performance but I will also upload the shorts there which you can see on the HPCrazy YT channel. The general goal is to get the HPCrazy Guitar Nights which I restarted one month ago running that we will have a nice community either online or local to join the guitar night.

Due to the hot and nice weather here in Switzerland I will take some time off and today will be no tutorial :)

Hey guys, as you might have noticed I am going back to the old style teaching - were we are not talking about licks to play but tips and tricks and some advice to work on your intuitv playing abilities.

I will take some more time off this summer don't worry. I need a bit of a rest. I have been working so much recently.

Here I show you some cool tricks on how you learn to groove on jazz guitar comping. The example I am using here is a minor blues in Cm.

Hey thanks for sharing your story. That's so cool to see these handwritten scripts here. How many students did he have back then and did you become friends with Joe ? This really cool and a part of rock guitar history which you are sharing here - thanks

Hey guys, Due to many strategic changes I have been extremly busy in the past weeks - but slowly I am back to normal work routines. I noticed that I did not anwser any comments on YT anymore. Now I'm back. And I also took like 2 days off and went into the swiss alps. This picture is taken on the Julierpass in Switzerland.

Here is now a follow up tutorial :

In this tutorial, Hanspeter Kruesi shares the secrets to infusing soul and feeling into your blues solo, using Snowy White’s iconic "Midnight Blues" as the perfect example. Learn how to create that magical, emotional moment that makes this song unforgettable. With practical tips on E-minor pentatonic, dynamic phrasing, and nailing the perfect tone (Gibson Les Paul & Fender Vibrolux), you’ll discover how to bring deep soul to your blues guitar playing. Here you find the backing track and more about Snowy Whites " Midnight Blues "

Step into the high-energy world of 80s rock lead guitar! This tutorial breaks down advanced techniques used by the era’s greatest guitarists. Discover how to craft extreme sound settings, master tone control, and wield modes to create blazing solos and iconic riffs that defined a generation. Perfect for players aiming to capture the bold, electrifying sound of 80s rock. Grab your guitar, crank your amp, and let’s shred! Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :

I understand that Matteo Mancuso is the current superstar on the guitar scene but I prefer Josh Maeder. He is as technical brilliant as Mancuso but is playing the more sophisticated jazz lines.

The Guitar Pro file has been added now. You can download it over the download link.

I see - ok then Guitar Pro is the tool to use since you can change the tuning of the guitar there. It's really the tool one needs to have if you are into guitar playing. Don't worry your request is legitimate and you are not the first one asking for this and this night I got the solution how I can do this without too much work. It would be a lot if I needed to upload on each tutorial - but this way it can be in the natural workflow and I create the guitar pro files anyway. Thanks - it's an Epiphone Elitist. That's the same quality as a Gibson Les Paul Studio and also the same price. I got it back in 2006 when I was an official Gibson online instructor. no kidding ? can you share your story in the students forum ? I would be extremly curious. Steve Vai was a student too - you probably met him there too. If you want to share your story just join the forum by hitting " join " and then open up a new topic here : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/forum/79-students-forum/

Well it's not so easy as you think - there are so many tutorials which would need to be updated. This would take me like one or 2 days to do that. But here is the solution. View below - I am out of office till tuesday but I will upload the guitar pro file to this tutorial then so you can download it. For any other tutorial just make a request in each tutorial you want to have it. And from now on all future tutorials come with guitar pro files again.

There have been several requests to get the tabs of the tutorials as Guitar Pro Files. I use this software with all my live students because it is extremly useful for learning because you can listen how the tabs sound, you can slow down the speed or you can loop a specific section where you are working on. I STRONGLY recommend to use this software for learning guitar. There are 2 versions available. The full software or the app. To learn it is enough to just get the app since the playback featured I mentioned above are functional in the app too. If you want to get the software or the app at a reduced price you can use this link here : GET YOUR GUITAR PRO SOFTWARE Workflow : From now on all tutorials come again with the Guitar Pro Files for download. There are so many tutorials where I have a Guitar Pro File stored but not added in the download section. So here is how we can proceed :

Hey there - in fact I have all files of the tutorials also stored as guitar pro files and there was a discussion once if I should provide those files as well for premium members. The main problem I have is that they are so many for so many lessons and I am not sure how many of you guys in fact want those guitar pro files. I'll think about it and what a solution could be for that problem 😊

Hey guys, here's now the newsletter for June 2025 : First of all the next HPCrazy Guitar Night is coming up on June 6th at 7PM CET. I have been working a lot on jazz guitar in these days and forming better guitar sounds for that. So this will be a main topic of my performance and also the journey into the world of the 70s where I analyzed the production and playing technics of Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin and David Gilmour in specific. If you have any questions you can ask me during the life stream and I'm glad to give you guys tips and tricks. And now lets move on to the lates news in the academy : Blues Red House Blues : Dive into the iconic "Red House" blues classic! In this tutorial, we break down Jimi Hendrix's legendary version, explore Gary Moore's soulful take, and touch on other notable covers. Learn the history, techniques, and unique styles behind each rendition. Perfect for guitarists and blues fans alike! Since I have been loving you ( Led Zeppelin ) : Unlock the soulful magic of Led Zeppelin's "Since I've Been Loving You" with this in-depth guitar tutorial! We’ll explore the song’s iconic minor blues structure, focusing on creating your own heartfelt interpretation. Learn the essential riffs, chords, and improv techniques to capture its emotional intensity, plus discover tips for nailing that classic 70s guitar tone. Perfect for intermediate players eager to master minor blues and channel Jimmy Page’s vintage sound. Grab your guitar and let’s dive in! Crazy Swinging Blues Guitar Licks : Ready to inject some serious swing into your blues playing? In this tutorial, we’re diving into a handful of simple yet insanely groovy blues licks that’ll have you swinging like crazy! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these licks are all about feel, vibe, and that unmistakable blues swagger. We’ll break down each lick step-by-step, showing you how to nail that swinging rhythm and add some soul to your solos. Grab your guitar, crank up your amp, and let’s get those strings singing! Don’t forget to hit that Like button if you dig the vibe and Subscribe for more killer guitar tips. Let’s swing it! Rock Heavy Drop D Rock Guitar Riff : Here I show you a really really cool and heavy rock guitar riff with a drop D tuning. I Love Rock N Roll ( Joan Jett ) : Rock out like Joan Jett! 🤘 In this guitar tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through playing the iconic riff of „I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll“ on guitar. Perfect for beginners and advanced players, I break down the chords, rhythms, and techniques to help you master the riff in no time! 🎸 Artist Studies Psychedelic David Gilmour : This tutorial is your ticket to recreating the timeless, otherworldly guitar sounds of The Dark Side of the Moon. From the searing solos of “Time” to the dreamy chords of “Breathe,” we’ll cover every detail to help you channel Gilmour’s genius. Perfect for fans of psychedelic rock, classic rock, or anyone looking to elevate their guitar tone with vintage-inspired effects. Amp Model: Fractal FM3 HIPOWER (Hiwatt DR103) Effects: FM3 Fuzz Face, Script 90 Phaser, Binson Echorec Delay, Rotary Block Mixing: Nuendo 14 Magneto II for tape saturation Cab IRs: 4x12 WEM with Fane speakers Guitar Music Production Check out the new department here in the academy where I will soon share some tips and tricks for you guys : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/forum/82-guitar-music-production/ Jazz Neo Soul Guitar Series No 2 : Dive into a soulful neo soul guitar progression (Bm9-Asus9-Gmaj9-F#7b13) and master a vibrant, retro-funky 70 BPM conga groove! Elevate your playing with lively tambourine, shaker, and a warm acoustic standup bass. Get ready to groove and bring that mellow, funky vibe to life! Basic Bossa Nova Guitar Course - NEW ! In this online guitar course, students will learn the essentials of bossa nova rhythms and fundamental concepts for simple improvisation. Discover the smooth, syncopated grooves that define bossa nova, and master techniques to create authentic Brazilian sounds. Through step-by-step lessons, you'll explore iconic chord progressions, rhythmic patterns, and easy improvisation ideas to bring this vibrant style to life on your guitar. Perfect for beginners and intermediate players looking to add bossa nova flair to their playing! and now lets move on to the music 😊 Synch Music for TV and Movies I have started to produce synch music for TV & movies again and started with the pitching process in order to my music placed again in any TV or movie broadcast. I have made my first orchestral trailers : Due to a listing for synch I have been working a lot on typical 70s psychedelic rock sounds and so for all David Gilmour and Pink Floyd fans - I've spent the last 2 days working intensively on the typical sound of David Gilmour in the days of “ Dark Side Of The Moon ”, recorded in the Abey Road Studio's and 70's psychedelic rock because of a listing. You wouldn't believe what you have to pay attention to. 😃" Today I'm releasing a tutorial and a recording of a track on my website that is intended to revive this vibe. The 70s was one of the most creative decades ever in terms of music technology. Here you can listen to the result - the song " Have a cigar " by Pink Floyd was the model for this one here : The title is like this because I referred to the original sound settings use by David Gilmour in the Abbey studio's when recording " Dark Side Of The Moon " Farbmusik Farbmusik : Music related to colors is currently my main concert outlet here in Switzerland. I am doing 2 concerts per month here are the dates which will be held in June 25. You can visit them at the venues here in Switzerland and experience music and light together and dive deep into the world of Farbmusik or you can also watch the show online but I strongly recommend to watch a live show to get the full sensation of music, light and colors. Here are the June dates : June 11th 2025 - Ref. Kirche Seegräben ( Switzerland ) 20:00 CET : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/events/event/177-farbmusik-concert-sagetarius-fullmoon/ June 25th 2025 - Alte Ref. Kirche Urdorf ( Switzerland ) 20:00 CET : https://www.hanspeterkruesi.com/members/events/event/179-farbmusik-concert-cancer-new-moon/ As you can see I have been working very hard to bring a new wind into the whole Academy and Farbmusik. If you love my work please support my work with a donation of a premium membership and / or just share to the world that this website exists. Thanks HP

Basic Bossanova Guitar 1 Here you learn the basics of bossanova guitar by understanding what a clave is and you learn a first simple clave and how you work with it. This tutorial is the first of a basic bossanova guitar course.

Yes will be online on Friday 6th june 7PM CET 😊

Here you learn the basics of bossanova guitar by understanding what a clave is and you learn a first simple clave and how you work with it. This tutorial is the first of a basic bossanova guitar course. Here you can download the files associated to this tutorial :