I put the radio on today and heard Billy Joel’s classic tune, “The Piano Man”.
While not a guitar song, of course, this is a very special song.
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Inspiration, Surprising Guitar, and Stopping to Smell the Roses)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on inspiration, my new surprising guitar, and more. Here we go… … [Continue reading]
A Quick Quiz
Tomorrow at midnight the special price discount on The Fingerstyle Collection course goes away… …But before it goes away, here is a fun quiz. It’s a free little quiz which will test your guitar playing skills, ear, and even your music reading … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – What to Play When Things Get Tough
Here is another 10-second tip for you to enjoy. It’s all about doing one little thing that can make your playing more fun and that’s by… Just playing the simple and recognisable melody The melody, of course, is the part of a song we … [Continue reading]
Indiana Jones on Choosing Your Songs Wisely
As a kid, my all-time favourite movie was Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. … [Continue reading]
Two Reader Thoughts (The Perfect Guitar and Impressed His Friend)
Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Arcade Birthday, Thick Skin, and One-Stepping)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including an arcade birthday, the importance of being thick-skinned, and more. Here we go… … [Continue reading]
Two Guitar Playing Assumptions to Avoid
The other day, I had a Zoom lesson with a student. This is something I do very occasionally and may do more of in the future, but probably in a group setting if I decide to. (There are some exciting projects to finish off first though). … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – Clapton’s Powerful Time Saving Tip
Here is another 10-second tip for you to enjoy… …And this week it’s not one of mine but one of the great Eric Clapton’s most useful tips. … [Continue reading]
How Far You’ve Come
Back when I was learning guitar, it was the year 1999. People ‘round here were still using Nokia 3310 mobile phones… Some had “curtain” haircuts and others were still talking of the so-called Millennium bug. …And it was years before our … [Continue reading]