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October 9, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Vinyl, Artwork, and a Musical Superpower)

Welcome to a new Monday email with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life.

Here we go… Read More

October 8, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Six Bad Habits

Today, I want to share six typical beginner bad habits with you.

I struggled with these myself and they are habits I see a lot of people struggle with too.

Some may be obvious to you, but some may not. (Even if they are obvious to you, the following will make for good reminders to avoid them.)

Here we go…

October 7, 2023 In Practice Practice Techniques Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

When the Guitar-Playing Abyss Stares Back at You

As we all know, there are a gazillion, trillion things to practise on the guitar.

…At least potentially anyway.

October 6, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Avoiding Sensory Overload

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

It’s all about improving your musicality, listening skills, and your spatial awareness.

A simple way to do this is to play ONE piece of music and… Read More

October 3, 2023 In Practice Tagged as DTAA By Dan Thorpe

He Can Now Practise for Hours Without Pain

New Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member, Sean Richards, checks in with this comment:

October 2, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Resistance, the Power of Contrast, and Ending Mistakes for Good)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on resistance, the power of contrast, and ending mistakes for good.

Here we go…

October 1, 2023 In Practice Tagged as quick tips By Dan Thorpe

What to Do When You’re Short on Time

One thing I realised many years ago is that treating all students the same is futile.

I’d get a lot of new students coming through my door who wanted a personal approach to lessons.

September 29, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Ignite Your Creative Flame

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

It’s all about igniting your creative flame by:

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

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Alternative Grades, Listening Back, and What No One Cares About…)

Welcome to a new Monday email with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on the benefits of grades, the importance of listening back, and why simple still beats complex.

Here we go…

September 22, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe