Here is another of the weekly posts with 3 thoughts about guitar, music, and life, including tips on classical guitar posture, getting help, and more.
Thoughts on Arthritis and Playing Guitar From a 65-Year-Old Experienced Guitarist Who Repelled It
Recently I was having a discussion with subscriber and friend, Mike Barron. It was about arthritis and playing guitar. Instead of breaking down what he said, here it is in full. There are lots of gems here. … [Continue reading]
Stop Yelling With That Guitar – Learn About Dynamics
One of the things that I love about music is the power of “dynamics”. Using dynamics in guitar playing is about having the ability to play soft and loud, and at varying volumes in between. … [Continue reading]
What a Drooling Pack of Dogs Can Teach You About Relaxed Guitar Playing
Getting a good routine where you can enjoy your guitar playing relaxed and happy is key, and maybe this story can help you find a way to develop a more positive approach to your practice time. In the 1890s, a scientist called Pavlov decided to … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Monday (the “Five Times Rule”, My Appendix Anniversary, and The Queen’s Gambit)
Here is another one of my Monday posts with 3 thoughts about guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on the new Netflix show The Queen's Gambit, practise tips, and more. I hope you enjoy it… … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Tuesday (Some Strumming Tips, Music vs Politics, and Just Go for It)
Here is another 'beginning of the week' post with 3 of my thoughts on guitar, music, and life, including tips for strumming guitar, thoughts on how music can bring people together, and more. I hope you enjoy… … [Continue reading]
3 Random Thoughts This Tuesday (Following the 1%, Tips on Learning Guitar, and More)
Here is another one of the 'beginning of the week' posts with 3 of my thoughts on guitar, music, and life, including tips on learning guitar. I hope you enjoy… … [Continue reading]
Struggle With Chords But Want to Fingerpick?
I know how infuriating it can be if your guitar chords buzz because pretty much all of your playing will suffer. Below is a simple five-step plan of what to do if they do buzz. … [Continue reading]
If You Have Ever Wanted to Learn Fingerstyle Blues…
One of the toughest things I found about learning guitar was trying to get my head around fingerstyle blues. Many years ago, I would watch various YouTube videos while trying to learn how to play this style. … [Continue reading]
Strum With Me If You Want to Live
I've had a few of you ask about strumming exercises for guitar recently. Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger said in Terminator 2, “Strum with me if you want to live”. Okay, he didn’t say exactly that, but for strumming success, give this a … [Continue reading]