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October 30, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Record Breakers, Time, and This Beats Ability)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on record breakers, time, and more.

Here we go…

October 29, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Fretboard and Theory Practice Tagged as Fretboard By Dan Thorpe

An Alternative Way of Learning the Fretboard

Recently I got this interesting comment from a Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member.

October 27, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Simple Clarity

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

This week’s tip is a simple one, but it’s essential.

It’s all about…

October 25, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

If You Worry About or Suffer from Arthritis…

If you struggle with arthritis, you might have considered quitting playing guitar.

If so, there’s evidence to say that may not be the best thing to do.

October 23, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Chilling Out, Ed Sheeran, and Helping Others)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the importance of chilling out, thoughts on Ed Sheeran, and helping others.

Here we go…

October 22, 2023 In Practice By Dan Thorpe

Bleary-Eyed Nostalgia

I heard a song on the radio the other day.

It was by a band called Barenaked Ladies and the song was called “One Week”.

Back when I was a kid, I’d hear this song on the radio a lot.

October 22, 2023 In Practice Practice Techniques By Dan Thorpe

How to Improve Your Guitar-Playing Motivation

Do you ever have times when your motivation for practising the guitar varies wildly?

For instance, at some point, you might feel super motivated and some days you’re just “not in the mood”.

If so, and especially if your motivation is lower than you’d like, this should help…

October 16, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Practice Room, Clapton’s Comeback, and the Dead “Thud”)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on setting up your practice room, Clapton’s comeback, and the dead “thud”.

Here we go… Read More

October 15, 2023 In Practice Practice Techniques Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

Arthritis

I was reading an interview in The Guardian the other day with Keith Richards.

He was talking about his recent struggles with arthritis.

Promoting the band’s first studio album in 18 years, Keith was rather upbeat about it all.

October 13, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – A Guitarist’s Friday the 13th Special

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

It’s Friday the 13^th today, which is a traditionally very unlucky day for many…

So let’s ward off any evil, beat the curse of this ghastly day, and turn any bad luck into good luck…