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10-Second Tip – Avoiding “Popeye Arms”

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Here is another weekly 10-second tip.

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Two Interesting Reader Comments and Questions (Silk Strings and Starting Out on “Day 1”)

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Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Sherlock Holmes, “Talent”, and New Fingerpicking Stuff!)

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Welcome to a new Monday post on 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including taking a leaf out of Sherlock Holmes' guidebook, new fingerpicking stuff, and more... … [Continue reading]

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10-Second Tip – A Blinding Glimpse of the Obvious…

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Here is another weekly 10-second tip. This time, not from me but from DTAA member Scott. Now I will pass the mic to Scott… … [Continue reading]

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Two Interesting Reader Comments and Questions (Fingerpicking With a Pick and Saying No to the Classical Position)

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Here are two more interesting emails I have got lately. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]

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

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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 … [Continue reading]

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10-Second Tip – “The Inspiration Jar”

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Two Interesting Reader Comments and Questions

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Here are two more interesting emails I have got this past week from members of the Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy. I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful… … [Continue reading]

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3 Random Thoughts This Monday (Fun Strumming Patterns, Cramming, and Learning a Few Notes at a Time)

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Welcome to a new Monday post on 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including fun strumming patterns, cramming, and more... … [Continue reading]

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10-Second Tip – The Mini Orchestra

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Andres Segovia once said: “The guitar is a small orchestra. It is polyphonic. Every string is a different colour, a different voice”.   That is the power of the guitar. … [Continue reading]

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