That's one of the best explanations of modes I've ever heard. You must be a good guitar teacher. By the way, I agree with you when you advise members on this site to seek instruction from a teacher, rather than try to slug it out on their own(no pun intended). I've been do this for a living for many many years and I still take lessons when I'm not gigging. So does Kirk Hammett.
"Let that boy Boogie Woogie. Cause' it in em' and it got to come out." -John Lee Hooker-
There's no substitute for expeience. So get out there and break some strings on stage.
There's no substitute for expeience. So get out there and break some strings on stage.