Basic Guitar Chords Every Beginner Should Know So, you’ve finally done it. You’ve made the decision to follow through on your desire to pick up the guitar and begin a life-long journey of musical creativity, expression, and fulfillment. Congratulations! But you might be wondering where to begin on this journey and what you should start practicing right away. Fortunately, there … Read More
What Guitar Strings Should I Use?
by Tommaso Zillio One of the questions that I receive most often by my beginner students is: “What strings should I use?” The answer is: it depends. But there are some simple guidelines that you can find useful. The answer is also different depending if you are playing electric or acoustic guitar. Guitar Strings For Electric Guitar The vast majority … Read More
Choosing the Best Electric Guitar for Blues
Blues is a relatively easy style of music to play but a difficult style to master. Selecting the best electric guitar for blues is crucial to getting an authentic sound from your amplifier. The instrument you choose will significantly influence your sound—and even what you play. In this guide, we’ll delve into some of the best electric guitars for playing … Read More
A Beginner’s Guide on How to Choose a Guitar
All guitar players know the excitement of buying a guitar. However, for beginners, this can be overwhelming if they don’t know what to look for. Choosing the right guitar is important. If you choose a guitar that doesn’t play well or isn’t right for the music that you like, this can kill motivation. In this guide, we’ll discuss your options … Read More
3 Very Good Reasons Why You Need To Learn The Notes On Your Guitar, And How To Do It
by Tommaso Zillio Lots of beginning and intermediate guitar players are scared that they have to learn the names of the notes on their guitar fretboard. Let me reassure you immediately – there is nothing to be scared of. It’s much easier than it seems. In fact, learning the notes is a game (more on this below) – and you … Read More
Choosing A Guitar Instructor
You have decided that it is time to get some help learning the guitar. Whether you are just getting started or have been playing for years, this is a big decision. Unlike most people who only dream about playing guitar, you have taken action, which shows how serious you are. Congratulations, you have taken a big step towards improving your … Read More
Short Parents’ Guide On Practicing Guitar For Children
If you are like most parents, you might not expect your child to become a professional musician. Butyou might want him or her to have some fun and gain some additional skills for life. And playing guitaris great for that: it sounds cool, it looks cool, it’s fun to play with friends, and it develops discipline,self-confidence, motor skills and performance … Read More
How To Get The Most Benefit Out Of Your Guitar Lessons
Guitar lessons are a lot of fun. Here’s how to progress quickly and get the most out of every lesson! Take Notes As you progress in your guitar lessons you’ll be getting a lot of information over time. From technique to guidance on how and what to practice to explanations of lesson content, this can be a lot to remember. … Read More
5 Reasons Why You Should Buy A Higher End Acoustic Guitar To Learn How To Play
It’s time! You are going to do it! You are going to learn how to play the guitar! Awesome! You want to learn on an acoustic guitar because you absolutely love them. Their looks, the feel and the sound absolutely motivate you to want to play. The problem is that learning on an acoustic guitar can be a lot more … Read More
What to Do in Jam Sessions for Maximum Gain of Experience
Having your first jam session with friends or other musicians in general can be quite daunting, but here are some basic guidelines you can follow to leave a great impression. Preparation Before entering a jam session, you should have at least two different voicings for the most basic chords down so that you can add to the general sound, instead … Read More
