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February 4, 2024 In Misc. Tagged as DTAA Performing By Dan Thorpe

No Regrets

Each month in the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy, I like to give a prize to the person who leaves the best comment.

Well, for the month of January, we got a nice little comment from John.

September 23, 2023 In Misc. Tagged as Performing By Dan Thorpe

A Horrible Moment Playing on Stage

The other day I talked about a little glitch in my emails that went out.

I was talking about how the little things do make a big difference.

…But today I want to flip that on its head and talk about the importance of not “sweating the small stuff”.

March 9, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar Performing By Dan Thorpe

90-Year-Old Student Makes Himself and His Family Proud

Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member John Hall left me this lovely comment the other day.

February 9, 2023 In Practice Tagged as learning guitar Performing By Dan Thorpe

Why Things Can Rapidly Fall Apart When Playing Guitar to Others

Last week I talked about one of my most embarrassing moments playing guitar.

If you’ve ever played in front of others and it didn’t go so well, you might wonder why it’s so hard.

One reason is because of nerves.

June 25, 2022 In Misc. Tagged as learning guitar Performing By Dan Thorpe

How to Get Over This Sickening Guitar-Playing Feeling

The other day Logan got in touch to say this:

April 5, 2021 In Aural Skills Tagged as Aural Skills ear training Performing By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Jimi, Cassettes, & Ear Training Fun)

Welcome to a new Monday email with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including ear training fun, cassettes, and more…

I hope you had a great Easter. It is not exactly an Easter special, but in the spirit of the holiday, it is slightly retrospective.

Here it goes…

March 8, 2021 In Practice Tagged as Learning Performing Practice Methods By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (an Inspiring Student, Guitar Performing Tips, and Learning Charts)

Each Monday I write a post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life. Here is this week’s including the inspiring Pam, guitar performing tips, and more…

December 24, 2020 In Practice Tagged as Christmas learning guitar Performing By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts this Thursday (the Grinch, an Alternative Gift, and a Christmas Guitar Tips)

‘Twas the Night before Christmas and this being the case, I decided to do a special version of my 3 random weekly thoughts, including some Christmas guitar tips …

December 14, 2020 In Practice Practice Techniques Technique Tagged as improve technique Performing Practice routines By Dan Thorpe

3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Muscle Memory, Tiny Wins, and Being Accountable)

Here is another of the weekly posts with 3 thoughts about guitar, music, and life, including tips on muscle memory, celebrating tiny wins, and more.

February 23, 2016 In Practice Techniques Technique Tagged as ear training Live Performing Singing Vocals By Dan Thorpe 2

7 Ways Learning To Sing Will Make You A Better Guitarist

It might be surprising to hear, but learning to sing can improve your guitar skills rapidly. As we go through this post, I’ll explain why.

First thing’s first though – having the ability to belt out one of your favourite tunes is a skill that not only feels and looks great, but is also an ability that all of us have somewhere inside of us.