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“Play Better, Practice Smarter: 
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Left Hand Guitar
Guest Author
Brian Fish

Buying a Left-Handed Guitar: Is It Worth It?

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

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Music Theory For Guitar
GLG Article
Brian Fish

How Music Theory Can Revolutionize Your Guitar Playing

Music theory is one of the most practical tools a guitarist can learn. Far from being a dry academic exercise, it provides a blueprint for understanding how music works. It’s how you create specific sounds on purpose instead of by accident. With even a basic grasp of theory, you can

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Guitar Transcribing Music
GLG Article
Brian Fish

What Is Transcribing – And How It Will Help You

Transcribing is one of those words that makes most students nervous. When I bring it up in lessons, I can almost see the resistance — they picture sitting at a desk with manuscript paper, painstakingly writing out every note of a complex solo. That sounds daunting if you have never

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Guest Author
Tom Hess

Why You Don’t Get Good Results From Your Guitar Practice

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

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Bass Guitar Lessons
Guest Author
Tom Sklenar

How To Play Percussive Notes On Bass

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

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Guest Author
Janez Janezic

How to Smoothly Change Any Chord on Guitar

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

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Guest Author
Byron Marks

Does Practice Really Make Perfect?

 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

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Guest Author
Josh Beetler

What You Can Learn From The Guitar Style of Eddie Van Halen

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

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Guest Author
Janus Buch

How to Optimise Your Guitar Practice

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

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Guest Author
Rene Kerkdyk

The Secret of Effective Guitar Lessons

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

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Guest Author
Dennis Winge

Making Up Contracts for Gigs

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

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Guest Author
Vishall Kapoor

The Power of Repetition

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

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Intermediate Guitar Player Map
Guest Author
Chris Glyde

A Roadmap for Intermediate Guitar Players

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

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Goal Setting For Guitar Players, How To Get Good On Guitar
Guest Author
Ryan Duke

How To Set Goals To Motivate Yourself To Practice Guitar

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. 

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Strum, Guitar Strum, Strumming Basics
Guest Author
Derk Stiepelmann

​Strumming Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide for Guitarists

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

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Guitar Instructor, Rock Guitar, Blues Guitar, Worship Guitar, Guitar Lessons Near Me, Burton Ohio, Geauga County, North East Ohio
Guest Author
Ryan Popovic

How To Set Up Your First Home Studio For Guitar Players 

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

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Guitar Lessons In Auburn Ohio
GLG Article
Brian Fish

How To Practice Without A Guitar In Hand

“I don’t have time to practice.” I hear this constantly. Students with school, work, families, commitments – they’re genuinely busy. Here’s the thing: You can’t build technique or muscle memory without your guitar in hand. That requires physical practice. But there’s other stuff you can work on away from the

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GLG Article
Brian Fish

How To Get The Most From Your Guitar Lessons

Learning to play the guitar is an exciting and rewarding journey that opens the door to endless creativity and self-expression. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, the experience can be incredibly enjoyable when approached with the right mindset and habits. By following a few simple

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How To Find The Best Guitar Teacher For Me or My Child
GLG Article
Brian Fish

Guide On How TO Choose The Best Guitar Teacher For You

If you’re looking for a guitar teacher right now, I already know how you’re going about it. You’re searching for someone close to your house, and you’re comparing prices. That’s it. Those are the two things you’re thinking about. Location and cost. I know this because after 30 years of

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