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Pepper and Sassafras
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Dead to the Core
The Complete Singer-Songwriter
Songwriter Circle
Songwriting toolbox
Christmas songbook
Beyond Strumming
Dynamic Guitar
Grateful Dead guitar
Learn Guitar Parts from Recordings
More
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Free online lessons
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JPR on NPR
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A little update for CNY music friends. Last week we announced Shakedown Sunday at the 443 Social Club with special guest Pete Heitzman on 3/29, and it sold out in a flash. Apparently a bunch of people are as excited about this show as I am! 

Good ne
What a beautiful and much-needed afternoon at Shakedown Sunday, with special guest Jessica Brown, who raised the roof on “Mr. Charlie” and went deep on “Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door.” I loved playing an acoustic take
I’m processing the news about the passing of Bob Weir, which came as such a shock. At 78, as strong and fit as a senior hippie rocker could be, he seemed to have a lot of road ahead still.

There’s no question that Garcia was at the prow
Coming soon, friends: the fifth annual Grateful Dead Song Camp starts Jan. 13. This is my favorite way to teach and learn guitar—by digging into classic songs. Leading the vote with campers so far: “Eyes of the World,” “Fire o
Just announced! Liz Strodel joins us as our special guest for Shakedown Sunday at @443socialclubcny on 2/22.

Liz is one of the grooviest drummers around these parts—playing these days with CNY Songbirds, Tangled Roots, and her new band Pocket
I loved talking with @sierrahull earlier this year for @acousticguitarmag and transcribing her beautiful song "Spitfire." The full interview is online now. 🔗 in bio.
📷 Allen Clark
What a sweet way to close out the year of music—with Dead to the Core’s 10th sold-out show at the 443 Social Club. That’s in addition to 21 (!) sold-out Shakedown Sundays at the 443. 

We take a lot of chances with this project&mdas
I’m still feeling the glow from yesterday’s Shakedown Sunday at @443socialclubcny — our 20th sold-out show in the series, which earns us a spot on the 443 Wall of Fame. 

Huge thanks to the amazing Maureen Henesey for jumping in as
Important update for all who are coming to the sold-out 11/23 Shakedown Sunday at the 443 Social Club.

Unfortunately our special guest, Jessica Brown, can't perform—she's been battling a nasty cold this week and completely lost her voice as of
After this weekend’s shindig with special guest Jessica Brown—our 20th sold-out Shakedown Sunday!—I’ve got just one more show for the year, on 12/18 at @443socialclubcny with the original Dead to the Core quintet: @jeffreypepp

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