Earlier in the week, I talked about how it’s been almost ten years since I quit my old job to become a full-time guitar tutor. And yesterday, I mentioned a big announcement coming up today.
Let’s talk about a super frustrating part of guitar playing. There is rarely a day that goes by that I don’t get an email or social media comment on this one specific topic. This is the thing that causes more frustration, self-doubt, and even physical as well as emotional pain for more guitarists than anything.
Lately, Archie and I have been playing around with an app called Duolingo. This is a great app for learning a new language (which is something I’m keen to do). Well, that app does something which I’m a huge fan of. That is… it tests you a lot.
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including an upcoming 10-year anniversary, the effects of stepping up, and the importance of community. Here we go…
Here’s a little case study on how to learn anything on your guitar to a high standard… It’s a great example of the journey we all go on when learning a new skill or technique on the guitar.
Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy… It’s all about:
One of the most frustrating things about learning guitar is not the learning… …but it’s the forgetting!
The G chord guitar! In the vast world of guitar chords, every chord has its own unique charm. The G Major chord and the key of G are no exception. Playing songs in the key of G opens up a treasure chest of melodic possibilities and emotions. Whether you’re strumming a gentle ballad or rocking […]
Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful…
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on home, the brake / blast method, and more. Here we go…