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February 26, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Fingerstyle learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

The Flesh-Eating Zombie of the Guitar World

Back when my son Archie was a baby, I wrote a book on fingerstyle technique that was full of lovely musical pieces.

It’s called Fearless Fingerstyle.

I no longer sell this book, but it’s still a book I’m proud of.

One of the reasons I wrote the book was to fight back against something…

February 25, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar practicing By Dan Thorpe

She Thinks I’m “Sickening”

I sometimes like to share a few emails I get from people on my email list.

Today I’m sharing an email I got recently from someone who I won’t name.

February 24, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Use These to Help Transition Around the Fretboard

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

It’s all about:

February 20, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Foot Tappers, Vince Lombardi, and Podcast/Outsourcing)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including foot tappers, Vince Lombardi, and the new podcast. Here we go…

February 13, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Love/Hate, David Gilmour and His Wife, and Attractiveness)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including a story of David Gilmour and his wife, the attractiveness of guitarists, and the love/hate relationship with guitar.

For a bit of fun, here’s a Valentine’s Day special…

February 12, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

A Broken-Hearted Guitarist

As it’s Valentine’s Day in a few days, I want to tell you a quick love story about the guitar gone bad.

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

10-Second Tip – A Church Organ Tip to Fatten Up Your Playing

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

It’s all about taking a technique commonly used by church organists.

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

Why Things Can Rapidly Fall Apart When Playing Guitar to Others

Last week I talked about one of my most embarrassing moments playing guitar.

If you’ve ever played in front of others and it didn’t go so well, you might wonder why it’s so hard.

One reason is because of nerves.

February 6, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Learn guitar online learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (“Thick Skin”, Play for Yourself, and New Podcast?)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including needing to have “thick skin”, playing for yourself, and a potential new podcast. Here we go…

February 3, 2023 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe