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 […]
Tip of the Week for July 27, 2013 – Musical Styles
Do not limit yourself by listening only to the musical styles you enjoy most. While you don’t need to love every kind of music or […]
Tip of the Week for July 20, 2013 – Don’t Compare Yourself
Don’t fall into the trap of comparing yourself to other guitar players or musicians. Look to other guitarists for inspiration, but do not compare yourself […]