Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on awards, overcoming nerves, and an end to madness. Here we go…
Today, I’ve released a new podcast where I’m talking about an unsung hero of the guitar world. …Gratitude
Today is, of course, Black Friday. It seems like the whole world and their pet hamster are trying to sell you something. In the guitar world, this might mean micro-amps, guitar pedals…
I have many guitar heroes. These range from slightly more obscure to obvious.
Here’s some proof that sometimes songs can be a joy to learn… And easier than you think… At least according to Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy student, Art, who got the Christmas Crackers course the other day:
The other day I talked briefly about how much I love the playing of Jimi Hendrix. Why was he so special? Well, there are many reasons.
One of my most treasured parenting memories was Archie’s 6th birthday. His birthday is a few weeks before Christmas (he will be 8 this year).
Christmas Eve: 1914 The brutality of World War I is reaching new heights. Pope Benedict XV had called for a ceasefire asking: “That the guns may fall silent at least upon the night the angels sang”. It was rejected by governments on all sides. …But thousands of soldiers set aside their rifles, marking a rare […]
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on recording yourself, how I chose the songs for my new course, and some secret bonuses. Here we go…
One of my favourite things to do when playing guitar is to use… The power of ‘contrast’.