Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy… As you know, playing chords can be challenging. You probably remember the early days of learning chords. … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – The Simplest Way to Have More Chordal Fun
Why Mainstream Music Is So Awful
I was at the gym earlier. My oh my, why do gyms play such awful music? It’s no wonder most people in there have headphones on. … [Continue reading]
Two Reader Thoughts (Old Dusty Books and a Nifty Little Stretching Tip)
Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… Today we are talking about old books and a new start, plus a very useful tip from a student… … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Power Chords, King Crimson, and Two Polar Opposites)
Today the new Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons are out… …And tonight is the last chance to join to get these lessons So, with that in mind, some of today’s random thoughts are about these new lessons, including thoughts on power chords, King … [Continue reading]
5 Fretting Hand Tricks Everyone Should Add to Their Playing
As you develop your playing, there are five cool “tricks” you can add to your playing. I say the word “tricks” loosely, as that’s what some people think of them as… …But in reality, these are all great techniques… … [Continue reading]
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. … [Continue reading]
10-Second Tip – Smooth Scales
Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy… It’s all about playing notes with smooth transitions. … [Continue reading]
The Problem With Scales
Do you hate scales? Do you love ‘em? …Or are you like me and have a love/hate relationship with them? … [Continue reading]
Two Reader Thoughts (“I Don’t Want to Be a Star” and Cheese Wire Fingers)
Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Measuring Progress, “Buddy Movies”, and Scale Woes)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including measuring progress, buddy movies, and scale woes. Here we go… … [Continue reading]