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Tips on Building Up Your Set List

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building your set list

When it comes to guitar playing, there are five big things I’ve found every student wants.

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Filed Under: Learning, Songs Tagged With: learning new songs

Why Mainstream Music Is So Awful

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awful mainstream music

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.

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What’s Your “Go-To” Piece?

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go-to piece

Over the years, I’ve noticed a fair few things that my most successful students have in common.

One of these is that quite early on, they’ve often found a special piece they love to play.

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My New Secret Weapon for Playing Songs

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secret weapon for playing songs

Today I want to talk about playing fingerstyle songs in a really fun way!

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Can You Answer “Yes” to This Key Question?

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a song you love playing

Do you have a song in your musical locker that you love playing?

If not, this is a really important goal all guitarists should aim to achieve.

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A Haunting Story About a Great Song

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a great song

Have you heard the story of Tom Dula?

It was 1866, and in a town in North Carolina, a man was about to be hanged.

The man was called Tom Dula and his crime – taking the life of an innocent woman.

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Why It Takes Months to Be Able to Play a Song

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play a song

Here’s a familiar guitar-playing story…

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A Secret Fingerstyle Christmas Bonus

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fingerstyle Christmas bonus

Ho, ho, ho, my guitar-playing friends.

Are you getting ready for Christmas?

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These Guitar-Playing Doors Are Sliding

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sliding doors

Ever seen the movie Sliding Doors?

I hadn’t until recently.

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A Nightmare Before Christmas

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nightmare before christmas

One of my favourite movies growing up was…

The Nightmare Before Christmas.

It still is.

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Filed Under: 10-Second Tips, Practice, Songs Tagged With: Christmas, learning new songs

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