College is weird. You show up somewhere new and you’re supposed to just make friends somehow. Like, okay, but how? Being an introvert, I was never good at opening up like some are naturally. Nor am I to this day, kicking middle age… But here’s something that worked for me: guitar. Not in a show-off way….
I get it. Exam season is rough. You’re sitting there with your textbooks spread out everywhere, and your brain just feels fried. Here’s what most people don’t realize about guitar playing during stressful times like exams: it actually changes your body chemistry. Not in some vague wellness way. In a measurable, scientifically proven way that…
One of my new students recently asked about singing and playing the guitar at the same time, and noticed that my beginner guitar lessons do not contain any video material on the subject. This is true, I’m sorry to say that I have no singing voice whatsoever, so this subject isn’t addressed on the website…
The following are some of the best songs for beginners to start combining the 2 artforms: singing and playing guitar at the same time. I’ll give you the exact chords you need to play these songs, make sure to practice them and get those chord changes fluent before you start singing. And read this article…
Want to supercharge your guitar progress? Having a solid practice routine is key. But it’s not just about putting in the hours – it’s about practicing smart. I’ve been teaching guitar for over 20 years, and I’ve seen firsthand how the right practice habits can skyrocket a student’s skills. On the flip side, I’ve also…
Juggling classes, homework, social life and sleep is already a challenge, right? Now try fitting in daily guitar practice on top of all that. It can feel impossible… But don’t worry, I’ve been there myself. As a guitar teacher who went through the college grind, I’ve learned some key strategies that will help you find…
As a guitar teacher of 20+ years, I’ve seen my fair share of online lesson platforms come and go. One of the sites that stuck around is TrueFire.com. 52,000? Lessons from world-renowned artists like Steve Vai and Tommy Emmanuel? Sounds impressive… So for the last year or so, I’ve been using Truefire regularly for many…
If you’re not getting better at the guitar using these online guitar lesson sites, you may benefit from the personal insight and 1 on 1 attention a private guitar tutor can provide. I’m not sure if it was COVID that gave video-based guitar tutors a boost, or if they existed earlier, but it is definitely…
There are a LOT of guitar lesson YouTube channels created by guitar players of various skill levels. Some of them are advanced players, some, well, not so much. While I believe beginners should not learn guitar on YouTube since the millions of lessons provide no structure or direction to follow, intermediate and advanced guitarists can…
For guitarists, receiving a thoughtful gift tailored to their musical passion is incredibly exciting. Believe me, all guitar players love getting guitar-related surprises. I’ve been playing for almost 30 years, and I still love every single guitar gift I get. And I’ve gotten many. The vest part is that it doesn’t have to be expensive…
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