Every day I come home and play guitar. Often times, I compose my own riffs. My process starts with an intriguing idea. Whether it be an interesting tone, harmony or effect, it's always a short phrase. From there, I find what fits. Where can I go from here? Which chord fits? How can I add some dissonance? And finally, how do I return to the starting phrase. Eventually, I end up with a finished riff. Here are three of my favorites.