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March 1, 2024 In Practice Tagged as DTAA By Dan Thorpe

Bringing Balance to the Force

Growing up, I remember the first time I watched the Star Wars movies.

I was about 8 years old and my uncle put the VHS on the TV.

February 29, 2024 In Practice Tagged as DTAA By Dan Thorpe

Destroy Tension in 30 Seconds

Whenever I see comments such as this:

“I still can’t play any music, even though I’ve been at it for years.”

…My response is usually two-fold.

February 28, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

The Guitar Is Like a Universe

“The guitar is like a universe; you can never come to the end of it.”

That was a line uttered by one of my musical heroes in a cool little interview I watched the other day.

February 27, 2024 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice By Dan Thorpe

The Most Daunting Words a Guitarist Can Hear

If you’ve ever heard the following words, you’ll know how scary it can be.

“Go on then, play us a tune.”

Those can be the most daunting words a guitarist can hear.

February 26, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learn guitar By Dan Thorpe 2

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (A Memory Experiment, Never Ending, and 8 Years)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on a little memory experiment, 8 years of the DTAA, and more.

February 25, 2024 In Practice Tagged as Guitar By Dan Thorpe

Making Memories

Feeling the thrill of playing music is one of the great things about being alive.

I’ve sometimes been a little guilty in the past of not enjoying the “moment” as much as I should.

…And thinking too far ahead to the next thing.

February 23, 2024 In Practice Tagged as Videos By Dan Thorpe

I’m Back

The other day, I said I was going to make a comeback on YouTube.

Well, now I’m back.

February 21, 2024 In Songs Tagged as Guitar guitar songs By Dan Thorpe

Johnny Carson’s Most “Memorable” Guest

Many times over the years, I’ve been asked one specific question by students.

That is, how do I remember how to play so many songs on the guitar?

February 20, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

How to Make Learning Guitar Like a Treasure Hunt

Every day I play guitar, I try to discover some new treasure.

This can be done in many ways…

February 19, 2024 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (“Duckwalk”, Making It Look Easy, and a Comeback)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on making it look easy, Chuck Berry’s duckwalk, and more.

Here we go…

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