Learn Guitar your way with a TakeLessons expert

Not sure how long your guitar lessons should be? Take some advice from guitar teacher David G. and you'll be on the road to success... When prospective students are looking for a potential music teacher they are searching for a number of different aspects to their lessons. Most private teachers have a range of options for lesson times that they offer their students, the most common being 30 minutes, 45 minutes, or 60 minutes in length. There are a number of things to consider when choosing

Taiyou Nomachi / DigitalVision / Getty Images How many strings does a bass guitar have? What are the string names on a bass guitar? What kinds of notes do they produce, and how do you play chords? If you're new to playing the bass, these are all questions you might find yourself asking - and for good reason.  After all, one of the most important instruments in any Rock’n’Roll band is the powerful bass guitar. These 4 stringed guitars are the instruments of choice for artists such

Looking for help with guitar notes? You've come to the right place. Whether you want to learn to improvise jaw-dropping solos, play brilliant classical etudes, or anything in between, learning where to find notes on a guitar is a vital step in your musical journey. In this ultimate guide, we'll share everything you need to know about what notes are guitar strings and intervals. What Are All Notes on Guitar? What notes are the 6 strings on a guitar? Each string on a guitar correspond

Many parents aren't sure how to best support their child in learning a new instrument. Guitar teacher Dylan P. shares his tips for parents to encourage their children to fall in love with the guitar... You can’t teach a child to love the guitar. You can lead them there, but they have to find it themselves. For a kid, guitar is a hard instrument to play. They have to dig their fingers into steel strings, make indents, and get calluses. They have to understand that each note has a letter,

Rebecca Nelson / The Image Bank / Getty Images Have you heard about the Loog guitar revolution? It’s a revolutionary approach to teaching kids how to play guitar that is fun, exciting, and easy to learn.  Whether your child is just starting out in music or already an accomplished musician, Loog guitars make learning even more enjoyable. Let's take a closer look at why the Loog guitar revolution is so amazing.  Are Loog Guitars Legit? Loog Guitars is an innovative company that has de

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced guitarist,  you know the key to progress is practice! While there are several ways you can trick yourself into practicing guitar, developing a consistent guitar practice routine can help you be successful. In this guest post, David Hart, a guitarist and the creator of the G4 Guitar Method, shares 10 easy ways to develop an effective guitar practice routine... We all know that to reach our goals on guitar we need to practice. As Tai Lopez says,

If you're in the market for a guitar, you've likely seen "beginner" models and packages offered. But are they worth it? Find out in this guest post by Austin, TX teacher Samuel B...   Recently some of my beginner students have requested shopping tips for more advanced models of guitars. Though my familiarity with standard models for various genres is considerable, I don't train aspiring musicians to master one specific genre. Although jazz sounds best when played on a hollow-bodied elect

Do you play guitar warm ups before you practice guitar? Here, teacher Kirk R. shares three guitar exercises that are perfect for players of all levels. There are literally thousands of exercises and warm ups for the guitar. There are some that are great for beginners who are just getting used to having their fingers on the guitar, and some that are designed to challenge and grow the technique of seasoned players. But who has time to learn thousands of guitar exercises? Wouldn't you rat

Guitars - whether they are acoustic or electric - are played similarly. However they do have differences, technologically speaking. If you're wondering, "how does an electric guitar work?" then you're in the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the key functions of how electric guitars work while providing a comparison to its acoustic counter-part. You can’t go too far talking about electric guitars without mentioning companies like Gibson, Fender, PRS, Ibanez, etc. The mos

Chord changes tripping you up? Here, Brooklyn, NY teacher Jef B. shares his secret for the easy way to learn those tricky guitar chord transitions...   "Gaah! I want more fluidity while playing Stairway to Heaven, but there are so many chords and the song is so long and I can’t switch between them well and...!!" Sound familiar? When I was first learning to play guitar, I didn’t realize how much something as simple as switching from one chord to another would help me overcome