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September 5, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

Guess How Many Attempts It Took Me to Learn Guitar

One point I like to highlight to students frequently is this…

…If something is a challenge for you right now, it doesn’t mean that it will always be a challenge.

August 29, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

New Podcast Episode (My 10-Year Anniversary and Why We All Need a Moment of Reflection on the Guitar)

Today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast is a very special one.

Inside, I’m sharing my backstory of how I got started teaching guitar full-time…

…And why we all need a moment of reflection when learning the guitar.

August 22, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

A Super Quick 5-Question Ear Training Test

Lately, Archie and I have been playing around with an app called Duolingo.

This is a great app for learning a new language (which is something I’m keen to do).

Well, that app does something which I’m a huge fan of.

That is… it tests you a lot.

July 19, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

Guitar Games

The other day, I came back from a weekend away with Archie and the family.

Some of the fun and silly games we played while away inspired me to create a new episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast.

July 9, 2023 In Chords Podcast Tagged as chord changes guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

How to Fix Suffocatingly Slow Chord Changes

Slow chord changes are the bane of most struggling guitarists’ lives.

July 2, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

Set Realistic Expectations or Face the Pain of Eternal Frustration

I’ve just released a brand-new episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast.

It’s all about the topic of setting realistic expectations or facing the pain of eternal frustration…

June 25, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

The Key Ingredient Many Guitarists “Bury Alive”

For me, one of the most memorable scenes from any movie over the last few decades is from Kill Bill.

June 18, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

The Rollercoaster of Guitar Playing

Learning guitar can be a wild rollercoaster ride.

Some days you might feel wonderful and other days you may feel hopeless and frustrated.

June 11, 2023 In Podcast Tagged as guitar podcast By Dan Thorpe

One Simple Thing Not Enough Guitarists Do

The brand-new episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast is out now.

Before I tell you about it, first, I just want to say a huge thank you to anyone who has left the podcast a review.

June 4, 2023 In Podcast Songs Tagged as guitar podcast learning new songs By Dan Thorpe

13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And Ensure the Guitar Never Drives You Mad Again)

Today, I want to share with you something very exciting.

It’s a guide I’ve created called:

13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And Ensure the Guitar Never Drives You Mad Again).