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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Power Chords, King Crimson, and Two Polar Opposites)

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power chords

Today the new Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons are out…

…And tonight is the last chance to join to get these lessons

So, with that in mind, some of today’s random thoughts are about these new lessons, including thoughts on power chords, King Crimson, and more.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Legends, Practice, Technique Tagged With: power chords, practicing

10-Second Tip – Smooth Scales

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smooth scales

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

It’s all about playing notes with smooth transitions.

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Measuring Progress, “Buddy Movies”, and Scale Woes)

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measuring progress

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including measuring progress, buddy movies, and scale woes.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

A Quick 10-Question Ear Training Test Anyone Can Do

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ear training test

Let’s talk ear training.

Training your ears and improving your aural skills is one of the most underrated things you can do as a guitarist.

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Filed Under: Learning, Podcast, Practice Tagged With: ear training, guitar podcast, guitar practice

10-Second Tip – How to Instantly Change the Tone of Your Acoustic Guitar

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change the tone of your acoustic guitar

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

It’s all about:

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (David Bowie Espionage, Do This Daily, and “Compressing” Time)

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david bowie espionage

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including an espionage anecdote about David Bowie, “compressing time”, and more!

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

Why Reminders Are So Important

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reminders

What do the guitar and the word “branding” have in common?

Well, I once read that when it comes to branding, most people need to hear the name of the brand at least 6 times before they start to remember it.

I have no idea how accurate that figure is, but it makes sense. That’s just the way memory works.

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

Two Quick Ways to Help Identify and Fix Your Mistakes

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fix guitar mistakes

Yesterday, I briefly talked about the importance of spotting and fixing your mistakes on the guitar.

Today, I want to go deeper into this.

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: Learn guitar online, Practice Methods

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (A Creativity Tip, Weddings, and an Annoying Mistake)

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creativity tip

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the nostalgic effect of weddings, a useful creativity tips, and annoying mistakes.

Here we go…

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Filed Under: Learning, Practice Tagged With: learning guitar

10-Second Tip – Jam like Stevie

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jam like stevie

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

Today we’re talking about something the blues legend, Stevie Ray Vaughan, was a master of.

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Filed Under: 10-Second Tips, Legends, Practice Tagged With: 10-Second Tips, quick tips

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