Whenever someone tells me they’ve been struggling for decades to play any sort of song, my heart sinks a little for them. And sadly, this situation is not that uncommon. … [Continue reading]
Why Don’t More People Do This on the Guitar?
An Ode to the World of Classical Guitar Tuition
One thing I talk a lot about is the importance of good technique when you play guitar. Classical guitarists often have far better “core fundamental technique” than non-classical guitarists. … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – A Super Simple But Brutally Hard Rhythm Exercise
Welcome to a new 10-second tip. Today, it’s all about a really useful yet tricky rhythm exercise that may just make you sweat. …But it’s very simple and anyone can give it a go, so stick with me. This is all about: … [Continue reading]
Two Reader Thoughts (Which Guitar to Practise on and an Essential Tip)
Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]
What’s the Most Confusing Thing About the Guitar?
A little while ago I asked this question on my Facebook page: “What's the most confusing thing about the guitar?” … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Frogs on a Log, Finding “The One”, and a Podcast Update)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including a podcast update, frogs on a log, and finding "the one". Here we go… … [Continue reading]
Mr Guitar Teacher You Are Not Allowed to Have an Opinion Or Make a Joke
A short while ago I sent out an email talking about how powerful simple music can be. …And why it’s far better to play simple things well rather than complex things badly. Well, in that email I made a joke about a certain Mr Ed Sheeran. … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – Do This Daily
Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy… It’s all about getting… … [Continue reading]
90-Year-Old Student Makes Himself and His Family Proud
Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member John Hall left me this lovely comment the other day. … [Continue reading]
A Vital Guitar Lesson from Rocky IV
Last week I wrote a little humorous bit about how there are certain Sylvester Stallone movies which we can take some fun guitar lessons from. Well, as a hardcore Rocky fan growing up, there was one movie and one incredibly special scene I forgot … [Continue reading]