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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Little Rewards, Music Theory, and a Kickstarter)

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little rewards

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Music Theory, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar, Music Theory

3 Examples of “Expert” Guitar Tuition You Should Probably Ignore

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ignore these expert tips

Learning from a variety of people can be great…

…But be aware of the advice others give to you.

It’s worth casting a sceptical eye on what people tell you.

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

Tips on Building Up Your Set List

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building your set list

When it comes to guitar playing, there are five big things I’ve found every student wants.

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Filed Under: Learning, Songs Tagged With: learning new songs

The Second Rule of the Asylum

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secondruleoftheasylum

Today, I’ve released a new episode of the Acoustic Asylum.

It’s another “rule of guitar playing” aka the second rule of the asylum.

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Filed Under: Learning, Podcast Tagged With: Breathing, guitar podcast

72-Year-Old Takes the Guitar and Life By the Scruff of the Neck

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never too old

I thought I’d share this email from Bruce, as I found it very inspiring.

There are a lot of people out there (of any age) who feel like they’re “too old”…

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Guitar Heroes Part 2

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guitar heroes part 2

I’ve been meaning to write a follow-up to the Guitar Heroes email I wrote a few months back.

(You can check out Part 1 on my blog HERE).

Today, we’re talking about these other guitar heroes:

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Tone Deaf or “Tone Shy”?

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tone deaf

Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member Nicholas left this comment the other day.

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Friendship, “Mastery”, and the Trickiness of Ear Training)

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friendship

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including friendship, the trickiness of ear training, and more.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar, Practice

3 Quick Tips to Help Fix Your Mistakes

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3 quick tips

Today I want to share 3 ways to help you overcome the mistakes that may be holding back your playing with you.

If you’re like most guitarists, making mistakes has probably caused your blood to boil in the past.

It may have filled you with angst and even caused veins to throb in your forehead.

It’s a pretty picture I know, but it’s one most guitarists understand.

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar, quick tips

Why Mainstream Music Is So Awful

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awful mainstream music

I was at the gym earlier.

My oh my, why do gyms play such awful music?

It’s no wonder most people in there have headphones on.

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Filed Under: Learning, Songs Tagged With: learning guitar, learning new songs

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