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It Was Nothing Personal

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nothing personal

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…

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Almost Famous, Teeth, and Training )

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almost famous

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…

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

10-Second Tip – Play Melodies in This Way for Maximum Benefit

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playing melodies 

Here is another 10-second tip for you.

…And it’s a good one if you struggle with plucking the wrong strings.

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

Fretting Flotsam Versus Guitar Gold

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flotsam vs gold

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.

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice, Technique Tagged With: Guitar teachers, Learn guitar online, learning guitar

Finally a Guitar Teacher Who Gets It

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a guitar teacher who gets it

I got this really good comment on my Facebook page recently which highlights what good guitar teaching is:

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: Guitar teachers, learning guitar, self teaching

12 Years of Hard-Won Guitar Teaching Success in a 61-Word Paragraph

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guitar teaching success

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:

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (New Year Tips, Leonard Cohen, and “Chipping” Away)

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chipping away

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…

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

10-Year Delight

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10-year delight

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…

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Guitar Meditations

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guitar meditations

Over the past few months, I’ve dabbled with meditating.

It’s made me feel relaxed, happier, and more peaceful in life.

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Something Guitarists Should Watch Out for in 2023

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guitarists watch out for in 2023

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.

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