If you’re left-handed and thinking about picking up the guitar, someone has probably already told you that you need a left-handed guitar. It makes sense on the surface. You write with your left hand, you throw with your left hand—so you should play guitar left-handed, right? Not necessarily. And before

Have you been practicing guitar a lot but don’t feel like you are making much progress? This happens to a lot of guitarists, so you’re not alone. The main reasons why you don’t make much progress have little to do with a lack of time spent practicing. Here are various

As you may or may not know, the bass guitar is partly a rhythmic instrument. It means that importance of rhythmic playing is on the same level (if not higher) as melodic playing on this beautiful instrument. This is also one of the reasons why we focus with students in

Have you ever wanted to learn your favorite song on guitar, but something held you back?   Have you looked up the chords on the internet, but then your fingers couldn’t keep up with the fast changes?   If that sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. The

Have you ever thought, “I’m too old to learn guitar. If only I had started as a kid, I’d already be the guitarist I dream of being.”? This is a common thought for people in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and beyond. Many believe that unless you start young, it’s impossible

 When it comes to being the best you can be, we almost always think of or hear the phrase “Practice Makes Perfect,” and we have just accepted that to be the truth. Is it though? Does just the art of doing things over and over and over again guarantee that

Van Halen exploded onto the scene in the early 70’s with their first full length record “Van Halen” and forever changed the way guitar players think about lead guitar, harmonics, and blues rhythm guitar. His driving blues shuffles, intense harmonics and vibrato, and his revolutionary use of two hand tapping

Getting the most out of your guitar practice is essential for anyone striving to master the instrument. Yet, many guitar players and teachers focus solely on how much time you spend practicing. The common belief is, “The more hours you practice, the better your results.” While there’s some truth to

Have you ever wondered what sets exceptional guitar lessons apart from the rest? Great teaching is more than just showing someone where to place their fingers on the fretboard. It’s an art that combines expertise, inspiration, and connection. Let’s uncover the secrets behind truly remarkable guitar lessons and how they

If you agree to make music for an event in exchange for money, it is a good idea to consider the possibility of making a contract with the person hiring you.  As a disclaimer, I’m not an attorney and this article is not attempting to give you legal advice for

What leads to mastery isn’t necessarily cramming in as many different exercises into one and repeating those but instead working on smaller fragments of those exercises to the point where they require little to almost no effort or thinking.   Once you are able to play these smaller exercises at

Okay, it’s time to be creative. If you’re regularly practising your guitar, going over your chord changes and strumming patterns and maybe some scale shapes, you might find that it can get a little stale and boring doing the same thing all the time. But as guitar players we always

If you’re an intermediate guitar player or striving to become one, this guide provides you with a structured approach to advance your skills. It’s especially useful if access to teachers or resources is limited. Let’s start by reviewing what a late beginner guitarist should be able to do. If you’ve

Goal setting is the key to success. The term success is not awarded just to those who make millions of dollars or who achieve a high level of guitar playing. In fact, the moment you decide on a goal, you are immediately successful because you know where you are going. 

If you’re a beginner guitarist, one of the first things you’ll need to learn is how to strum the strings. Strumming is a fundamental skill that allows you to play a wide variety of songs and styles. In this article, we’ll take you through the basics of strumming, from establishing

Learning how to play the guitar is one of the coolest things you can do on this planet. Think about it for a minute. The music in our culture is predominantly driven by guitar, no matter what the genre is. Who is the popular person at the campfire or at

Do you play guitar and want to have an awesome home studio to create and record music but not sure where to start? It’s a lot simpler to create a great set up in your home than you think. Let’s go through all the different components you’ll need to get