Brian Fish

Four real students. Four different lives. One answer. Charles hadn’t touched a guitar in over twenty years.   Life got

When most players hear rhythm guitar, they picture one thing—strumming along while singing or playing in the background while someone

When most people start learning guitar, they imagine it’ll be like unlocking a series of levels: first chords, then scales,

Music is often compared to a language, but most players misunderstand what that really means. Think about how language works:

Every guitarist hits that wall at some point. You pick up your guitar, run through the same riffs and licks

Nathan will turn 13 in a few months. He’s been taking lessons with me for two years. He knows his

I turn away business every month. Parents call me asking about lessons for their 6, 7, 8-year-old. Kids who seem

We all have them.The doubters.The people who laughed, shrugged, or flat-out told us, “You’ll never stick with that.”   Sometimes it’s

The internet has changed the way people learn everything—including guitar. With just a few taps on your phone or clicks

Let’s take a step back for a minute. Think about the day you decided to learn guitar. It wasn’t just

I get students all the time who have been “teaching themselves” from YouTube or apps for months. In a 45-minute

How many times does this happen to you? You’re tired.Your brain is fried. You reach for your phone—just to “check

When most parents think about guitar lessons, they picture their child strumming out chords, learning songs, and maybe even performing

A while back, one of my students shared a story with me about an interview with John Petrucci, recalling a

Here’s what most parents don’t realize about kids and guitar lessons: Most kids quit. They start excited. Maybe they stick

Choosing a guitar teacher is one of those decisions that can shape how your child feels about music—and themselves—for years

If you’re a parent thinking about guitar lessons for your child, you’ve probably asked the big question: What’s the right age

Guitar players—especially new students or folks thinking about joining—will sometimes hit me with a question like this: “So here’s my

Most guitarists fall into one of two categories.   Dabblers and Players.   Let’s start with the dabblers…   Dabblers are always learning—or

Here’s something that happens to almost every guitar player: They sit down to practice.They grab their favorite guitar.They start playing

Have you ever said, “I want to keep playing guitar, but I’m just too busy—and my time to practice is

Do you ever catch yourself wondering if you really have what it takes to play guitar well? Maybe you’ve asked yourself: “Am

When you think of learning guitar, “limitation” might not be the first word that comes to mind. After all, most

I’ve noticed something over 30 years of teaching guitar. Every one of my former students who had a band in

The music industry often paints professional musicians as effortlessly talented, creating an illusion that success comes naturally. This mystique can

The ultimate goal that a musician should strive for is to be able to play whatever they can imagine or

Are you ready to unlock your musical potential and start your journey to guitar mastery? Whether you’re a beginner picking

Every guitarist dreams of commanding the stage with captivating solos or weaving spontaneous melodies that leave listeners in awe. I’m

Students ask me this all the time: “Should I be spending more time learning songs?” The answer depends entirely on