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January 6, 2023 In Practice Technique Tagged as Guitar teachers Learn guitar online learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Fretting Flotsam Versus Guitar Gold

Recently I talked about how YouTube is pretty poor for finding guitar lessons that teach beginners proper technique.

By that I mean the sort of technique where everything you play becomes effortless, relaxed, and free of tension.

January 4, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Guitar teachers learning guitar self teaching By Dan Thorpe 1

Finally a Guitar Teacher Who Gets It

I got this really good comment on my Facebook page recently which highlights what good guitar teaching is:

January 2, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Learning learning guitar practising By Dan Thorpe

12 Years of Hard-Won Guitar Teaching Success in a 61-Word Paragraph

Firstly, I just want to give you a heads up…

In a few hours, enrolment for the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy closes. (After this time you will no longer be able to join for this month).

Right now, here’s something you’ll find interesting:

January 2, 2023 In Legends Practice Tagged as learning guitar practicing By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (New Year Tips, Leonard Cohen, and “Chipping” Away)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including New Year tips, Leonard Cohen, and “chipping” away. Here we go…

December 29, 2022 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Something Guitarists Should Watch Out for in 2023

It’s almost 2023 and I want to give you something to think about going into the new year.

This is especially important as we head into 2023.

December 24, 2022 In 10-Second Tips Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – Gratitude

Here’s a good 10-second tip for you as we head towards the end of the year.

It’s one that can help motivate you, make you a happier guitarist, and keep you inspired as we move into 2023.

It’s all about the:

December 22, 2022 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar Practice Methods By Dan Thorpe

Krampus Is Out to Get the Guitar Players of the World

Last Christmas, I watched a film called Krampus.

The movie was so-so, but it got me interested in the story of Krampus.

December 20, 2022 In Practice Tagged as Inspiration motivation By Dan Thorpe

The Snowman and a Magical Moment

On Sunday, Archie and I had one of our favourite ever musical experiences.

We went to our local town hall and watched an orchestra play a whole bunch of Christmas songs.

It was magical.

December 19, 2022 In Practice Tagged as Christmas By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Christmas Special)

Welcome to the last of my Monday posts before Christmas, where I share 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life.

Here we go…

December 18, 2022 In 10-Second Tips Chords Practice Tagged as 10-Second Tips Barre Chords quick tips By Dan Thorpe

10-Second Tip – The Super Light Barre

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

I’ve mentioned in the past how dangerous it can be if you practise barre chords with bad technique.