Hey guys, last week I posted my two secrets to speed video lessons. A big part of them is the idea of practicing with a metronome and tracking your progress. I've always done this by writing tabs in a notebook, loading a metronome app, and then writing down what speed I'm at as I progress. Well, for a long time I've thought that would be much better in an app. Then, Gary lit a fire under my butt when he suggested that needed to be the case too... So, https://www.guitarlicklab.com is exactly that. All you need is your email and the code: GDGA2026 to sign up. As a GDGA member you have access to all the lessons as we add them. There's just a few now (including the secrets to speed ones), but the teaching team here will be adding many more over the next month. For now, this is a web app, but we will be making a downloadable mobile app for it as well. We want to have people using it for awhile and testing it out before we got to that stage. So, enjoy the app and let us know if anything needs tweaking. Happy practicing!

If you just joined us from Recording For The Rest Of Us — welcome! Glad to have you here. You’ll find that all of your recording lessons and core content are right here, just like before — plus now you’ve got access to a much bigger world of guitar and music training inside this community. 🎛️ Where to continue the conversation To keep things organized and make sure nothing gets lost… 👉 Please use the “Recording Tips / Gear Talk” topic for anything related to: - home studio setup - recording workflows - plugins & gear - mixes, tones, and troubleshooting This will basically be your new home base for everything we were doing in the previous community. 🔥 What to explore next Beyond the recording content, I highly recommend diving into: - the guitar lessons - performance and technique content - songwriting insights There’s a ton of value here that pairs perfectly with what you already know. 🔒 Quick reminder As part of this transition: 👉 You still have free access to all recording-related lessons, even as this community grows and evolves. Really excited about this next chapter — this is a big upgrade for everyone involved. Drop a comment below and say hello when you arrive 👇 — Mark

Welcome to Guitar Development Global Arts (G.D.G.A.) – our growing music academy for passionate guitarists, vocalists, songwriters, producers, and more. Whether you're just starting out or diving deeper into your craft, this is your hub for connection, learning, and growth. 🔑 How to Use the Platform • Community Tab – Ask questions, share videos, progress, gear tips, or just say hi. Tag instructors with @ if you want feedback. • Classroom Tab – Access all lessons, from beginner guitar to advanced blues, metal, vocals, songwriting, and production. More added weekly. • Calendar – Watch for live Q&As, workshops, and jam sessions. • Leaderboard – Stay engaged, climb ranks, and unlock new perks as we grow. 👨‍🏫 Your Instructors • Gary Dranow – Founder, Blues/Rock guitar mentor. • Chris Zoupa – World-class lead guitar instructor (rock, blues, metal). • Larry Dvoskin – Award-winning songwriting & production coach. • Klym Apalkov – Vocal and composition expert. • Malena Marcase – Contemporary vocal instructor. • Jason Jones – Drums & audio engineering (coming soon). ✅ Get Started Now • Introduce yourself in the Community tab! • Ask questions, post your playing, and connect with instructors and peers. • Explore the Classroom and follow your first course. • Watch for events and new content – this is just the beginning. 🎁 GDGA is currently free to join, so make the most of it because it won't be free for very long. Whether you're here to learn your first chords or write your next hit, you’re in the right place. Let’s grow together. Let’s make music. Let’s rock. 🎶