I hear it all the time. “I don’t have time to practice.” If you have trouble practicing on a consistent basis because you “don’t have […]
One Thing Your Guitar Teacher Probably Is Not Doing, But Should
By Nicholas Anderson There is one thing that your guitar teacher is probably not doing that he should. Truthfully, this is one thing among many, […]
Tip of the Week for September 21, 2013 – iTunes Radio
Apple just released iTunes Radio earlier this week. It’s very similar to Pandora but, in my experience, has less commercials and better selection of music […]
Tip of the Week for September 14, 2013 – Recording Yourself
Have you ever recorded yourself playing guitar, either with a video camera or an audio device? If you have, I’ll bet you were surprised at […]
Tip of the Week for September 7, 2013 – Relax
When you watch a great guitarist (or any great musician, for that matter) you’ll notice that they play without a lot of tension in their […]
Tip of the Week for August 31, 2013 – Cheaper Music
If you haven’t checked out eMusic.com, give it a look. It’s a subscription service that sells music at rates that are often cheaper than iTunes […]
Tip of the Week for August 24, 2013 – Slower is Faster
There is a counter intuitive way to build speed and make your playing more secure. It is to slow down. When you’re learning a new […]
Tip of the Week for August 17, 2013 – When to Change Strings?
There’s no hard and fast rule about when you should change your strings. You will likely change your strings more often the more you play. […]
Tip of the Week for August 10, 2013 – Guitar Care
If at all possible, avoid exposing your guitar to rapid temperature changes. If you have to take your guitar from a hot area into a […]
Tip of the Week for August 3, 2013 – Tuning Up?
Never tune your guitar strings up. Guitar necks are set up to withstand a certain amount of tension. When the strings are tuned up, the […]