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  Learning any instrument can be a fun and engaging process but mastering the guitar can be especially exciting for several reasons. The guitar is used in many different genres and music styles, making guitar playing extremely useful when learning your favorite songs on your own or making music with friends. Additionally, the guitar is relatively small and portable, making it easy to take anywhere with you. If you’re just starting to learn to play guitar, congratulations! You’ll

When you're learning guitar, it's essential to practice between lessons. But a long guitar practice can be overwhelming and exhausting, and sometimes, it can even be counterproductive! We're not telling you to ditch practice altogether, but we want to help you make the most of your time. Here, guitar teacher Andy W. shares his method for an efficient, effective guitar practice routine...  Has this ever happened to you? You feel frustrated and exhausted after a long guitar practice. After

Playing guitar is one of the easiest instruments to pick up and learn quickly. It is one of the most diverse instruments that can be used to play any genre from rock, folk, classical, pop, blues, and all music styles in between. While we can play a lot just with a basic guitar, there are also some accessories we can pick up online or at our local music shop to make our musical journey easier or more interesting. In this article, I will discuss the most common guitar accessories that I recomme

Trying to decide between the ukulele vs guitar? In this article, music teacher Anthony S. discusses the differences between the two instruments, as well as how to choose which one is right for you.  Ukulele vs Guitar: Key Differences Transitioning From Ukulele to Guitar As a music teacher, I have been asked by many parents over the years if learning to play the ukulele is a good starting point for children who want to learn the guitar. The ukulele is a very good first instrument, however

Every guitarist wants great tone, but what if you're not entirely sure what that means? Guitar teacher Noel S. breaks down the basics of guitar tone and shares what every electric guitarist should know about their gear... We've all heard great classic guitar tones from our favorite musicians and felt motivated to hit the practice room or visit the music store, determined to achieve the same results. Finding a way to achieve those results, we're faced with the infinite choices of strings, pi

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

So you've started taking guitar lessons and you've learned how to play some of the essential chords. When you grip your guitar, you probably feel instantly cooler, and trust me, you should. While being able to play some sweet riffs on your ax will definitely make you the life of the party and boost your street cred, those aren't the only perks of your new hobby. Here are five benefits of playing guitar. 1. Strum Away the Stress No matter what's causing you to feel stressed, spend some time

What's the best way to learn guitar? No matter which method you choose, or what style of music you want to play, these three rules from guitar teacher Sean L. are sure to put you on the road to success... Learning guitar can be a daunting task when first approached. For many it is seen as only for the musically adept, but in reality anyone can learn guitar. By following these three simple rules, anyone can become a great guitarist. 1. Set Goals There is no one path to take for learning

Shout-out to the rock and roll dads out there! Read on as guitar teacher Matt K. shares his top picks for famous dads known for rocking out, plus the best Father's Day songs from them to play...    Balancing studio time, touring, and constant press coverage is part of being a rock star. Add taking care of a kid or two (and doing it well) to the equation, and we have to wonder... how do famous musicians do it? With Father’s Day coming up, it’s important to recognize all of t

Have you ever heard a guitar lick that sounded crazy complicated? Guitar teacher Christopher S.  explains how some of the hardest sounding techniques can actually be easy once you try them... We've all seen those guitarists on YouTube who make seemingly impossible-looking moves look easy.  But are they really as simple as they seem?  In this blog post, we'll take a look at five of the most commonly misconstrued guitar moves and break them down into easy steps that anyone can fo