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Category: Better Practicing
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Kickstart Your Practice: Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Warm-Up Routine
Often I use the idea of interstate driving to help illustrate the process of a practice session. The analogy goes for both the physical and mental side of playing. When getting onto the interstate you need to gradually build speed to reach the optimal speed. The guitar is similar in that we cannot just sit…
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Mastering the Strings: A Step-by-Step Guide How to Learn a Song on Guitar
Learning to play a song on the guitar can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, whether you’re a complete beginner or a seasoned player looking to expand your repertoire. While it may seem daunting at first, breaking down the process into manageable steps can make the journey enjoyable and successful. In this blog post, I’ll…
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My First Guitar Lesson: What You Should Learn
Embarking on the path of learning a new musical instrument is an exciting adventure filled with possibilities and creativity. Out of the 30,000 lessons I’ve taught over the years, a high percentage of them could have been titled, “My First Guitar Lesson.” As a beginner, you are eager to get your hands on the instrument…
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Why Practice Classical Guitar Scales
Every great musician practices scales. Practicing scales on the classical guitar is of utmost importance for several reasons. Scales serve as fundamental building blocks in music and offer numerous benefits for guitarists, regardless of their musical style or genre. Let’s dig into a few more reasons why you should practice your classical guitar scales. Technical…
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A Practical Plan Of Instruction On Guitar Scale Practice
I just cannot help myself from posting these great articles from the past! I just wish the guitar was more accepted at the time in the fine art concert and the amateur world at the time. This article focuses on scale practice on the piano but there is much that can be applied to all…
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An Effective Classical Guitar Practice Routine
Practicing the classical guitar is a journey that requires dedication, discipline, and a well-structured routine. To enhance your skills and reach new heights as a guitarist, it’s crucial to establish an effective practice routine. This blog post aims to guide you through the creation of a practice routine tailored specifically for classical guitarists. By following…
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How to Read a Guitar Tuner: A Comprehensive Guide for Beginners
As a beginner guitarist, mastering the art of tuning your instrument is crucial. Whether you’re playing an acoustic or electric guitar, using a guitar tuner is the easiest and most accurate way to achieve proper tuning. After 20 years of teaching, I have found this one aspect of learning the guitar gives people trepidation when…
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Improving Performance and Ear Training with a Pedal Guitar Tuner
While the primary purpose of a pedal guitar tuner is to ensure accurate tuning, it can also serve as a valuable tool for improving your overall performance and ear training skills. In this article, we’ll explore how a pedal guitar tuner can aid in enhancing your playing technique, developing your ear, and elevating your musicality.…
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Better Sight-Reading On The Guitar
Just the mention of sight-reading causes most guitarists to squirm in their seats or look for the nearest exit. There’s an old joke about what you call two guitarists sight-reading the same line of music. The answer…polyphony. For classical or jazz guitarists, sight-reading notation is essential. For the rock and blues guitarist, not so much.…
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Guitar Habits And Developing Routines
One question every guitar teacher hates is, “how long until I’m good at playing the guitar?” Giving a timeframe for learning the physical and mental complexities cannot be predicted more than when one might breathe their last breath. This holds true for learning a difficult piece like Recuerdos de la Alhambra or successfully landing a…