This week’s tip is something you may have never thought of, but it is critical to your guitar playing. Many guitarists ignore or neglect their […]
Tip of the Week for August 23, 2014 – Lightning Rounds
Here’s a great way to get practice on a lit of different things in a short amount of time. Lightning rounds. Pick anywhere from 4-6 […]
Tip of the Week for August 16, 2014 – Making Music Theory Useful
Have you ever tried to learn music theory? I have, a couple of times. Once when I was a newbie at guitar. Almost none of […]
Tip of the Week for August 9, 2014 – Five Quick Tips
Here are 5 quick tips for players of various levels: Beginners: do not limit yourself to practicing only what your teacher has given you to […]
Tip of the Week for August 2, 2014 – Don’t Underestimate This
Do not estimate the value of learning and studying styles of music other than the ones you enjoy playing most. Getting good at a particular […]
Tip of the Week for July 26, 2014 – How Dedicated Are You?
“You need to practice at least 8 hours a day, probably 10, if you really want to be good. Most of you are wasting way […]
Tip of the Week for July 19, 2014 – No Pain, No Gain
You’ve heard the saying, “No pain, no gain.” In guitar playing, it ain’t true. Well, not entirely. It depends on what you mean when you […]
Tip of the Week for July 12, 2014 – Baby Steps, Bob. Baby Steps
But if you’re a total beginner guitarist, remember, it takes time to develop your skills. And commitment. Actually, even if you’ve been playing for a […]
Tip of the Week for July 5, 2014 – One Secret Almost No One Knows
Today I’m going to tell you one of the most important concepts I know about making crazy fast progress as a guitarist. It’s something almost […]
Tip of the Week for May 3, 2014 – Listening to Solos
Instead of listening to only guitarists, listen to the phrasing of saxophone, trumpet, and other wind players. Listening to how other instrumentalists phrase their solos […]