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December 4, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Christmas Accordion, Why Music Matters, and Your Precious Fingers)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including a tale of a Christmas accordion, the importance of protecting your precious fingers, and more.

Here we go… Read More

December 1, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learn guitar By Dan Thorpe

Blatant Pitch on How to Make Big Progress in December (While Having Much More Guitar-Playing Fun)

Today is the deadline to subscribe in time for the December Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons.

Here’s the lowdown on some of the potentially game-changing lessons inside:

December 1, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learn guitar By Dan Thorpe

The One Thing That Kept Me Going During the Hard Times

When I first started learning guitar, it was a weird time.

The internet was very much the “new frontier”.

December 1, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks

Whenever anyone joins my courses, I always encourage the student to leave an introduction about themselves in the comments.

One thing I hear a lot is how the student is hopeful I can teach “an old dog new tricks”.

November 29, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

Conquering the “Game” of the Guitar

Let’s talk about achievements – specifically on the guitar.

First though, here’s some inspiration from one of my favourite movies.

November 28, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Guitar guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

How to Finally Connect the Dots in Your Playing

One of the biggest problems I see in the world of music tuition is something I used to struggle with myself, and it is this:

November 27, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Archie’s Award, Nerves, and Ending the Madness)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on awards, overcoming nerves, and an end to madness.

Here we go…

November 24, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

Let’s Dance to a Different Tune

Today is, of course, Black Friday.

It seems like the whole world and their pet hamster are trying to sell you something.

In the guitar world, this might mean micro-amps, guitar pedals…

November 21, 2023 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

The Unforgettable Christmas Truce of 1914

Christmas Eve: 1914

The brutality of World War I is reaching new heights.

Pope Benedict XV had called for a ceasefire asking: “That the guns may fall silent at least upon the night the angels sang”.

It was rejected by governments on all sides.

…But thousands of soldiers set aside their rifles, marking a rare moment of peace in a war that would claim millions of lives.

November 20, 2023 In Practice Songs Tagged as Christmas guitar songs By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (I Do This Too, Emotion, and the Secret Bonuses)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on recording yourself, how I chose the songs for my new course, and some secret bonuses.

Here we go…