One thing I talk a lot about is the importance of good technique when you play guitar.
Classical guitarists often have far better “core fundamental technique” than non-classical guitarists.
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Injuries, Child’s Play, Silly Debates)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including how to make progress even when you have injuries, silly debates about the best guitarist ever, and more. Here we go…
How to Avoid a Destructive Lack of Musical Flow
Tricks in Your Tool Bag
One thing I’ve really disliked about YouTube over the years is all those videos on “hacks” and the like.
Toughening Up Your Fingers With Ancient Volcanic Rock?
Today I want to address something important.
It’s a common sort of email I get from folk who are new to my teachings.
Here’s an example of an email I got the other day.
See if you can spot the issue…
7 Ways to Improve Your Finger Dexterity (While Saving You Time)
I often get asked about how to improve finger dexterity on guitar.
Paying Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy members get the perk of me giving them specific and, when needed, tailor-made advice on such matters…
…but as I get asked this a lot, here is what I would do if I wanted to improve my own finger dexterity.
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Icebergs, the 3 Days in a Row Method, and “Get Back”)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including icebergs, Get Back, and more.
Here we go…
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (“Double Think”, Free Solo, and Signs)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including “Double Think”, making helpful signs, and more. Here we go…
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Rubik’s Cube, Brain Age, and an Alternative 101)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including solving a Rubik’s Cube, reducing brain age, and more…
Here we go…
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Riffs, The Competition Winner, and Beethoven)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including riffs, Beethoven, and more.
Here we go…