Category Archives: Lessons

Creativity Clinic for HCAMtv, January 2018, Lauren Passarelli featured guest

Posted on October 20, 2023 by L Pass

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-ej43d-14d798c Lyric , music, melody, ideas, guitar voicings, jumping off places, how to start, continue, finish, trust your instincts in songwriting.

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Creative Conversations

Posted on June 19, 2023 by L Pass

I have wanted and needed creative company my whole life. I have longed and bewildered some part time creative friends in my life to keep running, keep makkering (creating) and wanting to know about their creations. It most likely came … Continue reading →

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L Pass interviewed by Richard Niles for his podcast, Radio Richard

Posted on May 21, 2023 by L Pass
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Because It’s Fun and What We Do

Posted on February 18, 2023 by L Pass

  I’ve been getting a few comments on my youtube channel thanking me for reminding folks to have fun. Everything has gotten serious and monetized and only valued by income generating or why bother. Nobody would argue against earning more … Continue reading →

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Time To Begin

Posted on January 11, 2023 by L Pass

I’ve been in a deep dive of learning more about recording and mixing since 2014. That’s when I updated my interface to a UA Apollo and not long after that found Puremix. At the time they were the only online … Continue reading →

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Routing audio from logic pro to the Audient 4816

Posted on June 22, 2022 by L Pass
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Tegeler Live Instagram Interview

Posted on February 25, 2022 by L Pass
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A Month of Songwriting

Posted on February 1, 2022 by L Pass

January, 2022 A Month of Songwriting January seemed the perfect month to jump into the new year, and set a new goal: How many songs can I write in one month? Dedicate the month to just writing new songs. Twenty-three … Continue reading →

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Posted recently on the Berklee Blog

Posted on October 18, 2021 by L Pass

Lauren Passarelli ~ The new album ~ Night Vision

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Questions for me by Griffin Woytaszek

Posted on April 10, 2021 by L Pass

Thank you so much Lauren! I will let you know how my presentation goes. I appreciate you going into so much depth on these questions, and taking the time to do so. I found this very inspiring, particularly the piece … Continue reading →

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April 2021 Songwriting Mastermind

Posted on March 31, 2021 by L Pass

Songwriting Mastermind

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Sign up for the next Songwriting Mastermind

Posted on January 30, 2021 by L Pass

Who’s it for? What can I expect? Songwriting Mastermind “I will be back for another session in the near future. Was a great experience.” ~ John S. “Thank you, I found these very inspirational and thought provoking. I didn’t know … Continue reading →

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Guitar Insights ~ Writing A Song

Posted on January 25, 2021 by L Pass

A Songwriting lesson: 0:00? Can’t learn how to ride a bicycle from a book alone 0:39? Unlock your confidence by practicing 2:43? Free association 3:35? Change one string, top E to C 4:13? Catch your ideas in a notebook 5:02? … Continue reading →

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Developing Your Musicianship

Posted on January 16, 2021 by L Pass

Excerpts from an online class 0:00 foam/sponge under the bridge, James Jamerson bass mute, prepared guitar 1:35 creating your favorite sounds 2:25 player’s personality 3:34 too many bar chords 3:46 breaking out of your playing rut 4:32 taking classes that … Continue reading →

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L Pass live at LOMA ~ Feature Performing Artist 2012

Posted on January 13, 2021 by L Pass

Notice the guitar parts for each song. You can accompany yourself in many ways. You don’t have to strum or finger pick the same way throughout the whole song. Songs include: 0:00 Sweetest Thing 3:15 Playing With The Pieces 7:55 … Continue reading →

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Songwriting Mastermind

Posted on January 12, 2021 by L Pass

Join Now   “Those who sign up are in for a treat as you are an amazing teacher, writer and performer. This is quite and opportunity for aspiring songwriters to jump at.” ~ Dave B.

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Guitar Insights ~ Alternating Picking, String Skipping & Groove

Posted on November 6, 2020 by L Pass

Take control of your guitar, play better lead guitar, play better rhythm guitar, improve your time, and improve syncing both hands.

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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé

Posted on October 26, 2020 by L Pass

L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather th­­an keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading →

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Guitar Insights ~ Touch

Posted on October 22, 2020 by L Pass
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Guitar Insights ~ Guitar Picks

Posted on October 15, 2020 by L Pass
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Guitar Insights ~ The Rest Stroke

Posted on October 8, 2020 by L Pass

When you need to play accurately and clean use the rest stroke.

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Inside The Arrangement Of: Love Wins

Posted on October 4, 2020 by L Pass

From a tiny guitar idea (like this first riff) to a finished song, I love the whole creative process, and thousands of decisions it takes to turn the idea into a finished song, and finished recording. It’s like making a … Continue reading →

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True Fire Asks Lauren for 7 tips

Posted on September 9, 2020 by L Pass

7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning by Lauren Passarelli There is no greater technique book for guitar than William G Leavitt’s, A Modern Method For Guitar (a 3 book series). Learning from a great book puts you miles ahead of … Continue reading →

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Inspiration Is Everywhere, In December

Posted on January 19, 2018 by L Pass

Recently I watched the film, De Lovely, about Cole Porter. It was so cool to watch another creative person doing his thing, and there were so many pianos in this film. I loved that. There were times in the film … Continue reading →

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LAUREN’S TOP TEN for Guitarists

Posted on December 4, 2016 by L Pass

Create meaning everyday. Do your thing – practice, write, play, record. Make yourself proud. Learn to set your intonation and play in tune. Each string has to be balanced at the 12th fret so the guitar is in tune with … Continue reading →

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Pass’ Words

Posted on April 25, 2014 by L Pass

Video Blog: Welcome to Pass’ Words Lauren on CBS Sunday Morning Smoothie! Harrifest 2014 New Projects To London This is a close up video of me playing the song, What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life:  Song Demo … Continue reading →

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Song Writing, Creativity Sessions & Beatle Events

Posted on October 28, 2013 by L Pass

Master guitarist, Lauren Passarelli has been a guitar professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984. • She’s an entertaining Performing Songwriter, • Beatles’ Expert • Creativity & Technology Clinician • Recording Engineer • Music Producer & Music Arranger • … Continue reading →

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Online Guitar Lessons

Posted on April 2, 2011 by L Pass

We’re busy people. You may have always wanted guitar lessons but don’t know to fit them in & get there during regular hours. Online lessons are your ticket to the music. You can set something up with me over the … Continue reading →

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Words from a student

Posted on November 30, 2009 by L Pass

Wavicles By Greg Arney11. November 2009 18:04 My first guitar teacher at college, Lauren Passarell, taught me a number of things that I am still learning years after the fact. After carefully eyeing my picking hand, she faulted it for … Continue reading →

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7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Guitar

Posted on November 2, 2009 by L Pass

Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. When I listen, I can hear whether my students are ready to absorb what I have to offer. First I need to know they believe in their ability and, at the same time, that they’re willing … Continue reading →

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