So last week I ruffled a few feathers.
I sent out an email talking about how most guitar teachers NEVER really teach good basic technique.
Someone said, “Well, Erich Andreas teaches this stuff”.
The gist of my reply was that if he’s like most other tutors, I doubt he does.
That was not an attack or anything on Erich, and it’s NOT personal…
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the movie Almost Famous, training, and more.
Here we go…
Here is another 10-second tip for you.
…And it’s a good one if you struggle with plucking the wrong strings.
Recently I talked about how YouTube is pretty poor for finding guitar lessons that teach beginners proper technique.
By that I mean the sort of technique where everything you play becomes effortless, relaxed, and free of tension.
I got this really good comment on my Facebook page recently which highlights what good guitar teaching is:
Firstly, I just want to give you a heads up…
In a few hours, enrolment for the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy closes. (After this time you will no longer be able to join for this month).
Right now, here’s something you’ll find interesting:
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including New Year tips, Leonard Cohen, and “chipping” away. Here we go…
Happy new year to you.
I hope 2023 will be an amazing one for your guitar playing!
Here’s something that will hopefully inspire you as we begin the new year…
Over the past few months, I’ve dabbled with meditating.
It’s made me feel relaxed, happier, and more peaceful in life.
It’s almost 2023 and I want to give you something to think about going into the new year.
This is especially important as we head into 2023.