Back in 2020 most music teachers had about a week to figure out how to teach through a laptop. Some were pleasantly surprised, others spent half the lesson begging a seven year old to unmute himself. Video teaching hasn’t gone anywhere since, but plenty of people still aren’t sure what holds up on a screen…
For guitarists, receiving a thoughtful gift tailored to their passion for the guitar 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 best part is that it doesn’t have to…
Once you’ve decided to start learning guitar, the first step will be to actually get one. At first sight, guitars have mysterious specifications and technical jargon that you won’t be able to comprehend, so it can be a daunting process for a beginner who doesn’t have a clue about anything guitar-related. To make things a bit…
Once you make the decision to buy your first guitar, there are a few extra things you’ll want to buy. These accessories will make your life a bit easier, help you out, or even save you money in the long run. Here are my recommendations on what you need to get, and why. As you…
The guitar pick (aka plectrum) you use is one of the most overlooked parts of most beginner guitar lessons, so I want to share some guitar pick tips with you. Believe it or not, the guitar pick you use makes a huge impact on both the tone you get from your guitar and the ease with which you…
Have you ever wanted to record your guitar? Were you putting it off because it seemed too difficult or daunting? Recording yourself is a ton of fun and can be super helpful when practicing and learning new skills. On top of that, you can record yourself to share your music with your friends, family, and…
After changing guitar strings, you will find that your strings get out of tune very easily for about 1-2 weeks, depending on how much you play and how often you retune. This is due to the fact that new strings stretch, causing them to go out of tune very easily. I want to share a…
One of the most common questions I get from new guitar players is to answer the epic question once and for all, and decide whether Is it best for beginners to learn on an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar? This is a very interesting question that causes many disagreements between us, guitar teachers as…
Learning how to tune your guitar, and keeping it in tune is one of the most important technical elements of playing the guitar. If your guitar is not in tune, you simply won’t be able to hit the notes you want, or play the songs you love, since it will all sound out of tune….
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