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June 9, 2023 In Videos Tagged as learning guitar Learning online quick tips Videos By Dan Thorpe

How to Be More Inspired With Your Guitar Playing

Today I want to tell you about how to make the guitar as fun as possible.

In fact, I want to show you just how fun the guitar can be.

June 6, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

Variety Is the Spice of Life

I’m a big fan of teaching my beginner students to embrace variety.

Most new students come to me with an open mind in terms of what they want to learn on guitar.

June 5, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (What to Do When Short on Time, Reflection, and “Pre-Warm-Ups”)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including how to practise when you are short on time, the benefits of reflection, and “pre-warm-ups”.

Here we go…

May 29, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar Music Theory By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Little Rewards, Music Theory, and a Kickstarter)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including

Here we go…

May 25, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Examples of “Expert” Guitar Tuition You Should Probably Ignore

Learning from a variety of people can be great…

…But be aware of the advice others give to you.

It’s worth casting a sceptical eye on what people tell you.

May 23, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Tuesday (Guardians, R.I.P. Bill, and Simple Changes)

Welcome to a new post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy, some sad news about DTAA member Bill, and some simple changes.

Here we go…

May 20, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

72-Year-Old Takes the Guitar and Life By the Scruff of the Neck

I thought I’d share this email from Bruce, as I found it very inspiring.

There are a lot of people out there (of any age) who feel like they’re “too old”…

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:

May 15, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (When Hendrix Stunned Clapton, Time, and Songwriting)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the story of when Jimi Hendrix stunned Eric Clapton, the importance of managing your time, and more.

Here we go…

May 8, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar Practice By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Friendship, “Mastery”, and the Trickiness of Ear Training)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including friendship, the trickiness of ear training, and more.

Here we go…