John S. (Jack) Brooks
I began my "life experiencing" as a musician, playing in bands from age 15 to well into my 40's. I've also worked in various construction trades, electronics, audio/video, teaching/counseling, computer consulting, personal assistant, web development and my current pursuit, consulting on simplifying online business, for which I co-founded Websmartgroup, a team-based Internet business consulting organization.
I began writing locally 20 years ago and have written for print publications in the Southern California area and online content for Internet magazines, blogs, and articles, as well as websites.
I believe the Internet has the power to shift our world consciousness, both personally and commercially, as more people communicate easily and openly, as new ideas of sharing and understanding emerge above the noise floor, and thought borders are freely crossed. This is my vision.
Latest Articles
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Play That Synthesizer With A MIDI Electric Guitar
Play any sound imaginable on electric guitar using MIDI technology.
Apr 29, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Strum With the Jellifish - The Guitar Pick That Swims
Break away from traditional guitar picking and get more sound variation using the Jellifish tined plectrum.
Apr 29, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Tuneful Songs-Joni Mitchell's Alternate Guitar Tuning
Explore the marvelous music of Joni Mitchell from the inside out with her artful variations on guitar standard tuning.
Apr 28, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Make Electric Music-The History of Magnetic Guitar Pickups
Thank the inventive musical experimenters who created the magnetic pickups used on electric and acoustic guitars today.
Apr 28, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Meet Charlie Christian-The First Guitar Hero
Give thanks to Charlie Christian, pioneering jazz guitar player of the 30's, when enjoying that favorite fleet-fingered electric guitar solo.
Apr 6, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Make Any Electric Guitar Sing With the EBow
Use an electric guitar to mimic a wide variety of instruments, as well as reshaping those stock riffs into exciting audience-grabbing sounds with the amazing EBow.
Mar 26, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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Choose the Best Electric Guitar-Old vs New
Searching for an electric guitar that fits your style and taste? Traditional and modern instruments offer you both choice and value.
Feb 15, 2010
- John S. (Jack) Brooks
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