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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

June 6, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Variety Is the Spice of Life

I’m a big fan of teaching my beginner students to embrace variety.

Most new students come to me with an open mind in terms of what they want to learn on guitar.

May 20, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

72-Year-Old Takes the Guitar and Life By the Scruff of the Neck

I thought I’d share this email from Bruce, as I found it very inspiring.

There are a lot of people out there (of any age) who feel like they’re “too old”…

May 14, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as ear training By Dan Thorpe

Tone Deaf or “Tone Shy”?

Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member Nicholas left this comment the other day.

April 29, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

When Guitar Publishers Get It Badly Wrong

I own dozens and dozens of guitar books.

At one stage, years ago, I’d be buying at least one book a week, probably for a year or so.

March 23, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as Guitar teacher learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

The World’s Angriest Guitar Teacher?

Someone left this rather shocking comment on one of my Facebook posts a short while back.

Here is what the fella said…