Learning The Guitar Fretboard
I never cease to be amazed at the number of guitar players who cannot name the notes on their fretboard. Little do they know that by devoting a little time to unlocking the neck of their guitar they will improve their playing, and enjoyment of the instrument, ten fold!!
During my time at the Guitar Institute […]
Your First Guitar
Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you’ve met the love of your life and made that big commitment, you’re probably excited about building a good relationship with your new partner. But where do you begin? You’ve just come home from the music store with this beautiful, mysterious stranger, or perhaps even rescued […]
Choosing Your First Guitar: A Beginners Guide
Picking out what you want for your very first guitar is a difficult and tricky choice. You probably do not know a lot about guitars to begin with, and with the thousands of selections available, it is easy to be confused.
The first decision involves choosing between either an electric or acoustic guitar. Once you have […]
Guitar Tuning Tips
Most new guitar players and even some experienced ones have trouble staying and playing in tune. I’ll try listing here some of the common mistakes and there solutions.
When putting new strings on your guitar you must always make sure you stretch them as you tune them to pitch. I always hold them down on the […]
Memorizing Music - How Is It Best Achieved?
When memorizing music there are several things you can do that will make your job that much easier. Memorizing music is important as most people know you play better when having the music in your head rather than having your head in the music. So where to start when memorizing music effectively?
I agree with Fred […]
