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September 7, 2022 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice Learning By Dan Thorpe

Lessons Learnt from My Latest Blast of Songwriting

I’ve been writing a few songs lately.

Some I may use, some I may not. I’m not too sure yet.

…But if you ever want to dabble with writing songs on the guitar…

August 14, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as Learning Music Theory By Dan Thorpe

Bitesize Theory

What’s the best way to learn music theory on guitar?

It’s a great question and since I came back from my little trip, I’ve had a few similar questions about this.

August 4, 2022 In Practice Tagged as Breathing Learning learning guitar By Dan Thorpe 1

An Unusual Way to Help You Improve on the Guitar

The last few days I’ve been doing a really useful exercise.

It’s one that has helped me, and I believe it could be very powerful for many guitarists.

Particularly those of you who are struggling with tension.

June 21, 2022 In Legends Tagged as Inspiration Learning The Beatles Guitar By Dan Thorpe

Celebrating Sir Paul

The other day, of course, was Sir Paul McCartney’s 80^th birthday.

So, here’s a little story that showcases his talent for and dedication to music…

…And how we can all find inspiration from anywhere.

April 18, 2022 In Practice Tagged as Barre Chords Learning learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Sunshine, Tenet, and Snooker/Pool)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the film Tenet, pool/snooker, and sunshine!

April 11, 2022 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice Learning By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Bedknobs and Broomsticks, Performing Live, and Listening)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life. This week are a few random thoughts from Archie’s and my trip to the theatre the other day to watch a stage production of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.

April 5, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as Fixing mistakes Learning mistakes By Dan Thorpe

The Rudest But Truest Quote About Guitar Playing Ever

One of my favourite guilty pleasure songs is Toto’s, “Hold the Line”. The song is wonderful, and the playing of guitarist extraordinaire, Steve Lukather, is brill. Especially on the live recordings I’ve heard of this.

March 29, 2022 In Practice Tagged as guitar practice Learning By Dan Thorpe

The One Big Mistake All Guitarists Should Avoid

One big mistake you got to be careful of when learning guitar is not practising things in huge chunks.

I was talking about this with a student the other day.

He was trying to perfect pretty much the whole song in one go, but there were about 7 or 8 parts in the song which needed work.

Plus, his overall tone wasn’t great.

March 27, 2022 In Legends Tagged as Learning learning guitar By Dan Thorpe

What Bruce Lee Can Teach Us About Guitar

“I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.” – Bruce Lee

February 28, 2022 In Legends Practice Tagged as Learning By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Bench Pressing the Guitar, the “Pro” Approach, and R.I.P. Mark Lanegan)

Welcome to a new Monday email with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on bench pressing the guitar, the “pro” approach, and remembering Mark Lanegan.

Here we go…