The Calvo Report: Phrase to Amaze
The first five years of my guitar playing life were spent studying rhythm guitar, not lead. For some reason, I had
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The Calvo Report: Sibling Harmony
Q: How many guitars does a guitarist need? A: Just one more! Yes, it’s a joke, but one with a
The Calvo Report: Power Practice
My 2020 got off to a flying start with a gig on New Year’s Eve. The very next day, I was
The Calvo Report: Hitting the Sweet Notes
I often represent Yamaha Guitars at the NAMM show — something I love doing. Preparation for events like this starts weeks in
The Calvo Report: The Power Of Five
As an online guitar instructor and Yamaha guitar clinician, I like to share ideas and concepts with students that they can
The Calvo Report: The Song Remembers When
I was born in 1966, the same year that “Eleanor Rigby” and the album Revolver went to Number 1 for The Beatles. I
The Calvo Report: Dialing In Your Live Sound
An evening walk is a great way for me to unwind from the day, stretch my body and enjoy the scent
When I moved to Hawaii four years ago, I formed a band and began gigging at various resort venues on the
The Calvo Report: The Importance of Aesthetics
In 1985, I graduated from the Hastings College of Arts and Technology in my native England, with an Advanced Craft diploma in
The Calvo Report: Major Scale Modes, Part 2: Dorian Mode
In Part 1 of this two-part article, we discussed the major scale and the process of harmonization, focusing on Ionian mode, with
