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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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10-Second Tip – What Do “Dating” and the Guitar Have in Common?

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avoiding awkward silences

Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy…

It’s all about getting better musicality in your riffs and melodies, but first…

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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

3 Random Thoughts This Tuesday (Guardians, R.I.P. Bill, and Simple Changes)

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guardians of the galaxy

Welcome to a new post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy, some sad news about DTAA member Bill, and some simple changes.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

10-Second Tip – Charlie Chaplin Guitar Inspiration

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charlie chaplin

Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy.

…And it’s an unusual one which is:

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (When Hendrix Stunned Clapton, Time, and Songwriting)

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hendrix stunned clapton

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the story of when Jimi Hendrix stunned Eric Clapton, the importance of managing your time, and more.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

10-Second Tip – Stop Doing This When Learning Chords 

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tips for learning chords

Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy…

It’s all about chord changes.

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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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10-Second Tip – The Simplest Way to Have More Chordal Fun

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chordal fun

Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy…

As you know, playing chords can be challenging.

You probably remember the early days of learning chords.

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