“Brutal”
“Impossible!”
“I’ve been trying to play this song for months, but it seems to be getting worse.”
A New Way of Learning Songs
I really hate all those clickbait YouTube videos.
You probably know the ones.
Those that promise to teach you “10 eazy songs using just 2 chordz”.
They bug me for the simple fact that no song is easy.
A Simple Secret to Learning Songs Faster
I put the radio on today and heard Billy Joel’s classic tune, “The Piano Man”.
While not a guitar song, of course, this is a very special song.
Indiana Jones on Choosing Your Songs Wisely
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Arcade Birthday, Thick Skin, and One-Stepping)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including an arcade birthday, the importance of being thick-skinned, and more. Here we go…
Five Song Challenge But What Next?
I had an interesting talk with a student the other day.
We talked about learning challenging songs…
Play a Stunning Song No Matter What Your Skill Level
What do Dolly Parton, The Animals, Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie, and an extreme heavy metal band have in common?
A Night at the Guitar Museum
I was always a big fan of the acting and comedy of Robin Williams.
That could be Mork and Mindy re-runs as a kid, Jumanji, Good Morning Vietnam, Mrs Doubtfire, and one of my favourites…
…Night at the Museum.
The Greatest Christmas Song of All Time?
There are loads of great Christmas songs, of course.
Some of my favourites, though, are the classic carols.
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (CDs, “Life Got in the Way”, & Limitations)
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including CDs, life getting in the way, and more. Here we go…