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April 18, 2024 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends By Dan Thorpe

How a Legendary Rock Guitarist Almost Had a “Muzak” Career

When I first heard the music of Led Zeppelin at age 15, I was in awe.

I was listening to the Remasters album (basically a ‘best of’ record).

It was full of amazing songs.

March 26, 2024 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends By Dan Thorpe

The Beatles and the Pieces of the Puzzle

Learning guitar is something that doesn’t happen overnight.

It’s like how most bands work for years before making it.

January 22, 2024 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Talent, Inspiration, Self-Belief and a Bob Dylan Special)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life…Today, I want to do something different and talk about the polarising genius of Bob Dylan.

Why?

Well, I’ve been enjoying his music ever more lately, browsing live videos on YouTube, and listening to Highway 61 Revisited (my favourite of his records)…

…And because I’ve never really written much about him or some of his influence on me. Read More

January 10, 2024 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends By Dan Thorpe

Happy 80th Birthday to a True Guitar Hero

I should have written this email yesterday.

That’s because yesterday it was the 80^th birthday of one of my all-time favourite guitar heroes…

Mr Jimmy Page.

November 23, 2023 In Legends Songs Tagged as Acoustic Guitar Songs Christmas guitar legends guitar songs By Dan Thorpe

The Real Technique Behind Jimi Hendrix’s Success

I have many guitar heroes.

These range from slightly more obscure to obvious.

November 23, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar legends guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

Why Was Hendrix So Special?

The other day I talked briefly about how much I love the playing of Jimi Hendrix.

Why was he so special?

Well, there are many reasons.

October 15, 2023 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends By Dan Thorpe

The Legends Do This One Thing Daily

How often do you spend time on the fundamentals of playing guitar?

Some people are great at doing this.

Others don’t do enough of it.

July 3, 2023 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends learning guitar By Dan Thorpe 1

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Changing Guitar Strings, Simple Stuff, and Pro Musician Fun)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including advice on changing guitar strings, some pro musician fun, and the simple stuff.

Here we go…

May 18, 2023 In Legends Tagged as guitar legends learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Guitar Heroes Part 2

I’ve been meaning to write a follow-up to the Guitar Heroes email I wrote a few months back.

(You can check out Part 1 on my blog HERE).

Today, we’re talking about these other guitar heroes:

April 3, 2023 In Legends Practice Tagged as guitar legends learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Five Guitar Legends, Small Hands, and the New Podcast)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including a story of how five guitar legends came together, the struggle of small hands, and more.

Here we go…