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February 5, 2024 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Basketball, Supportive Spouses, and the Art of Cinema)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on some basketball fun, supportive spouses of musicians, and the art of cinema.

February 4, 2024 In Misc. Tagged as DTAA Performing By Dan Thorpe

No Regrets

Each month in the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy, I like to give a prize to the person who leaves the best comment.

Well, for the month of January, we got a nice little comment from John.

February 1, 2024 In Misc. By Dan Thorpe

Fretboard Hopping

Whenever I ask subscribers what they want to learn more of, there’s one big thing that pops up time and again…

That is…

The desire to truly learn, use, understand, and explore the fretboard.

January 29, 2024 In Misc. By Dan Thorpe

A Quick Apology (And Something Very Cool to Make Up for It)

I love technology.

It’s great until it breaks.

December 30, 2023 In Misc. By Dan Thorpe

The Problem With “Normal” Chords

I’m not a massive fan of teaching chords the conventional way.

The type I mean is where we play a chord such as a G, C, D…

But in the typical way, and strumming them over and over using one pattern.

September 23, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as Performing By Dan Thorpe

A Horrible Moment Playing on Stage

The other day I talked about a little glitch in my emails that went out.

I was talking about how the little things do make a big difference.

…But today I want to flip that on its head and talk about the importance of not “sweating the small stuff”.

August 26, 2023 In Misc. Songs Tagged as DTAA By Dan Thorpe

How Songs Can Change Lives

A few years ago, I sat down and watched the Elton John, biopic, Rocketman.

I love a good rock star movie.

July 8, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar quick tips By Dan Thorpe

You Are the Guitar Teacher Now

A week or two ago, I shared a comment from my Facebook page.

It was from a frustrated guitarist.

July 6, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as freebies jamming By Dan Thorpe

Friends Who Play Guitar

I’m always curious, how many people do you know who play guitar?

June 12, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Kid in a Candy Store, Reminiscing, and Famous Students)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including some “famous” students I’ve had, the importance of rewards, and more.

Here we go… Read More