Mario Dueñas (2024)

15/02/2024

Live at

07/02/2024

Here is my perspective of the pitch realm found on “Now’s the Time” by , one of the greatest musical minds of the 20th century.

Each color suggests a practical application of music theory in terms of pitch selection. Hope you find this visual orientation useful and inspiring specially when studying and selecting compositions.

Pitch Analysis
• Green: Chord Tones
• Yellow: Diatonic Tensions
• Red: Non-Diatonic Tensions

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If you are interested in learning more about this perspective or if you have questions about the analysis, ask below on the comment section, I will be happy to help you dig deeper in your understanding of music.

06/02/2024

Here is how I am starting the year with a significant update on my powered by .

• In the beginning of the signal flow, I am keeping the by . Great pedal for those particular wah-wah moments when.
• Secondly, one of the new wonders, by . I am currently using this pedal in its Hi-Gain setup.
• Thirdly, the magnificently built, transparent-sounding by . I have been searching for this particular pedal, in great conditions (and red case) for a long time, and am using its Lo-Gain Setup. Yes, I decided to stack both overdrives from Hi (TubeDreamer) to Lo (Gain ChangerSR).
• Fourth in the signal flow, is the pedal by . I really enjoy the feel of this pedal as well as how comfortably it allows me to control the attack of my sound.
• Finally, the path ends with the by , which successfully keeps the essence of my tone.

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Question: Between the two overdrives, are you familiar with (or perhaps even own) any of these gems?

25/01/2024

FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT (January 24, 2024)

Whenever you are facing challenges, and circumstances seem overwhelming, remember every moment that strengthen your being and let this music speak to you… without words.

I composed this meditation for acoustic guitar, ten minutes and thirty seven seconds inspired by these

Love / Joy / Peace
Patience / Kindness / Goodness
Faithfulness / Gentleness / Self-control

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Fruits of the Spirit

09/01/2024

Wesnesday, January 17th at 7pm
Live at

09/01/2024

Featuring Chris Paquette
Live at The Clancy, Chicago.
Saturday, January 6, 2024.

02/01/2024

Live at The American Club, Kohler
January 1, 2024

26/12/2023

Live private event at Lansing, IL.

17/12/2023

, Chicago
December 16, 2023

15/12/2023

Live at Lincoln Park 2550, Chicago

13/12/2023

Live at Mariano’s, Orland Park

12/12/2023

Live at The American Club, Kohler
December 11, 2023

06/12/2023

Live at The American Club, Kohler

25/11/2023

Featuring Milan Blissett
Live at Steinhafels, Crystal Lake
November 25, 2023.

23/11/2023

Live at The American Club, Kohler.
November 20, 2023.

Fender
The American Club Resort
TEC - The Entertainment Company

14/11/2023

Live at Eden, St Charles
Saturday, November 18, 2023.
Music 6:30pm-9:30pm.

14/11/2023

Live at The American Club, Kohler.
November 13, 2023.

11/11/2023

Found this photo of my Japanese and American from last month when I was studying Brazilian compositions.

Aside from my Epiphone Emperor Regent, I also deeply enjoy these guitars, each impose individual challenges from different disciplines and traditions.

09/11/2023

Live at The American Club, Kohler.
November 8, 2023.

05/11/2023

Enjoying my favorite pedals. The signal flow begins with a timbre modulation pedal: the famous , followed by a magnificent low gain overdrive pedal: . Next, another timbre/amplitude modulation pedal: the one and only , followed by an amplitude modulation pedal, Dunlop’s passive . Finally, the signal flow ends with the iconic . This pedalboard is powered by .