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February 14, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar quick tips By Dan Thorpe

9 Tips for Treating Your Guitar Like a Loved One

I once heard someone say something along these lines:

“You should treat your guitar like a good woman or man in your life”.

I have no idea who said that, but I like it, and in the spirit of that quote and as it’s Valentine’s Day, here are nine little tips that you might find useful…

February 12, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar Live motivation By Dan Thorpe

Increase Your Inspiration and Motivation

Motivation and inspiration are incredibly powerful.

Both of these things have created massive positive changes throughout history, after all.

I mean that’s how the lightbulb, TVs, phones, cars, the internet, space shuttles, and more were invented.

February 4, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

When I Was Ashamed of My Guitar Playing

Have you played guitar in front of someone else and had a bad experience?

I know I’ve been there in the past.

For me, it was horrific.

February 1, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

What to Do If You’re Insecure About Your Playing

Here’s an interesting comment I got from a member of the Fingerstyle 101 Facebook group last week.

It was in reply to me asking the question:

“What are you insecure about when it comes to your playing?”

February 1, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Get a Tailor-Made 2-Step Plan to Progress at Your Own Pace

A few people have been asking me lately about how they can learn the guitar effectively at a pace that suits them.

It’s a really important question in many ways.

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

Use This Magic Ingredient to Spice Up All of Your Playing

The guitar is a magical instrument – we all know that.

…And just like how the ancient Aztecs used to cook with a special ingredient called amaranth (which I’ve started to use myself).

I want to teach you about a special ingredient you can add to your guitar playing.

January 27, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar melodies By Dan Thorpe

The Wonderful Thing the Keyboard Taught Me About the Guitar

Yesterday, I talked about the “No Chord Fingerstyle” method of playing songs.

This is a new style I’ve been developing for guitarists.

Today, I want to talk about how it came about and how you can use this style to improve your playing faster than a Tommy Emmanuel flurry of notes!

January 17, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as guitar quiz learning guitar quiz By Dan Thorpe

A Fun 10-Question Guitar Quiz

I thought I’d do something a little random today and give you a guitar quiz.

So, here are 10 questions on all things guitar.

January 1, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as motivation By Dan Thorpe

10-Year Delight

Happy new year to you.

I hope 2023 will be an amazing one for your guitar playing!

Here’s something that will hopefully inspire you as we begin the new year…

December 30, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Guitar Meditations

Over the past few months, I’ve dabbled with meditating.

It’s made me feel relaxed, happier, and more peaceful in life.