Guitar Lessons for Fairfield Bay, AR

Ready to learn about rock and roll's cousin from the south? If so, you're in the right place! In this article, music teacher Christopher S. explores some of the most influential rockabilly songs of our time and shows you how to play them on guitar... The History of Rockabilly The rock and roll style, dubbed rockabilly, is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music. It dates back to the early 1950’s and comes from the good ol' USA, especially from the south. It's a blend of soun

Thinking of learning to play guitar but put off by the price of lessons? It's possible to get great results without dropping tons of cash, just follow this guide from guitar teacher Derrick C.... Price is one of the big determinations in people’s decision on whether or not to take guitar lessons. It can be a significant expense, but there are ways to lower the costs without sacrificing the quality of lessons. 1. Take guitar lessons on a bi-weekly or monthly basis The standard for private

Some guitarists have a lot of excuses when it comes to learning music theory. Guitar teacher Zachary A. shatters these excuses, busts a few myths, and shares why music theory is so important for guitarists after all... Music theory is a vast, almost unending, amount of knowledge. Many of music's greats studied and had schooling for decades. In all honesty I do not believe that you ever really finish studying, at least when you are dedicated and when you have the desire to learn music. Th

The most popular guitar technique is the art of strumming chords. Every style of guitar utilizes various strumming patterns which can determine the sound of a particular style. A genre that uses a lot of unique strums are country and bluegrass styles. In this article, we will discuss the basics of strumming an acoustic guitar, and I will provide you with 5 country strumming patterns beginners can start using right away! Holding a Pick To get started, I recommend learning how to use a pick.

With so much information online about guitar theory, how do you know which sites to trust? Guitar teacher Zachary A. shares his top 10 favorite sites for learning about the guitar... Online resources for guitar theory are extremely helpful. These 10 websites are all incredible tools for guitar players of all levels - beginner, intermediate, and expert. Each of these websites is also free to the public and extremely detailed. 1. TakeLessons Live It can be difficult to learn guitar theory

  Ready to pick up a guitar and start learning to play? Great! Get ready to start your musical journey with this sound advice from guitar teacher Jerry W.... Learning an instrument takes more than desire alone. Many people excitedly begin learning guitar, but before long the guitar is packed away in the closet and forgotten. What can you do to make sure this doesn't happen to you? How can you stay motivated as you learn to play guitar? What is the fastest way to learn guitar? Setting

Learning how to record acoustic guitar at home can be a game-changer. With this skill, you’ll be able to record and release your own songs, collaborate on projects with other musicians, and gain insight into your skills by listening back to yourself. Here, we’ll walk through how to get the best sound from your acoustic guitar in a home studio recording. When getting started with recording guitar at home, the options and techniques can feel overwhelming. Not to mention, sound engineeri

Left-handed guitarists of the world unite! When it comes to guitar setup and style, you're kind of in your own world... 1. Some people try to change you... ...but you do your own, awesome, left-handed thing! There is a school of thought that lefties should conform to right-handed ways and learn to play a regular righty guitar. This works for some lefties, like Paul Simon and David Byrne. For other left-handed players, a right-handed guitar can be discouraging and difficult, and switchi

Are you interested in learning guitar notes for beginners? Or maybe you’re not a newbie, but you want to learn guitar string notes so you can improvise rock solos or play perfect classical etudes. No matter where you are in your guitar-playing journey, having a clear understanding of guitar string notes on a guitar is crucial. This guide will show you where you can find the notes on a guitar and how to memorize them so you can take your playing to the next level. You’ll also learn a f

Learning guitar barre chords, or chords created while clamping down all six strings with your index finger, intimidates many guitar students. However, these new chords don't need to be so scary! Austin guitar teacher Samuel B. breaks down five reasons why learning barre chords is not so bad... I maintain little to no doubt that learning guitar barre chords is the most challenging advance for a student. Along the way there, I recommend practicing chords such as F (which involves holding down t