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July 10, 2023 In Chords Practice Tagged as chord changes learning guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Mindset, Chord Changes, and You Can Jazz It Up But…)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including mindset, chord changes, and the question of jazzing things up.

Here we go… Read More

June 22, 2023 In Practice Tagged as Guitar Learning motivation By Dan Thorpe

What Advice Would You Give to This Guy

Here’s a “thought exercise” for you.

What would you say to this fella?

He left the following comment the other day on my Facebook page.

February 12, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar Live motivation By Dan Thorpe

Increase Your Inspiration and Motivation

Motivation and inspiration are incredibly powerful.

Both of these things have created massive positive changes throughout history, after all.

I mean that’s how the lightbulb, TVs, phones, cars, the internet, space shuttles, and more were invented.

February 4, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

When I Was Ashamed of My Guitar Playing

Have you played guitar in front of someone else and had a bad experience?

I know I’ve been there in the past.

For me, it was horrific.

January 1, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as motivation By Dan Thorpe

10-Year Delight

Happy new year to you.

I hope 2023 will be an amazing one for your guitar playing!

Here’s something that will hopefully inspire you as we begin the new year…

December 27, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Tuesday (A Musical Game, a Student’s Transformation, and Life!)

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

It’s a day later than usual as yesterday was Boxing Day, so I took the day off.

I hope you had an amazing Christmas and here we go…

December 20, 2022 In Practice Tagged as Inspiration motivation By Dan Thorpe

The Snowman and a Magical Moment

On Sunday, Archie and I had one of our favourite ever musical experiences.

We went to our local town hall and watched an orchestra play a whole bunch of Christmas songs.

It was magical.

August 31, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

Advice From Like-Minded Others If You Ever Think About Quitting Guitar

On my Facebook page, I recently asked people to give advice to others who were struggling.

It got a lot of brilliant responses.

June 24, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as motivation By Dan Thorpe

What a Difference a Year Makes

What a fun morning I had yesterday.

I got to go to my first ever school sports day as a parent.

The sun was blazing, it was packed, and the teachers made it very special.

December 13, 2021 In Fingerpicking Tagged as Christmas fingerpicking Lead Guitar motivation By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (George Bailey, 18 days, and a Quick Poll)

Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including how George Bailey can serve as motivation for your guitar journey, a quick poll, and more.

Here we go…