Hello fellow guitar players! Just yesterday I had a student ask me for something to help him get his pinky finger more strength for playing guitar. I had just the thing for him. Listed below is a simple exercise that will not only workout your pinky finger but ALL of your fingers. It is a [...]
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How to Play Folsom Prison Blues by Johnny Cash
Hey guys! Today I wanted to give away a little piece of what I do so effectively with students: break. things. dowwwwn. Breaking it all down strum for strum, chord for chord, is a great way to get a visual advantage on playing a song and it works like a charm. This is a great [...]
The Most Ideal Practice Schedule
Hey rockstars! Happy holidays! Today I wanted to talk shortly about how often a guitar player should practice. Most of my clients meet me on a weekly basis (as many of you know). At the end of each lesson, I make sure they understand exactly what I want them to practice for next week. The common [...]
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A minor Pentatonic Scale: Pattern 1
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Tips to Playing Bar Chords
Let's face it, bar chords are tough. They take time and effort. Just remember, more work, more payoff. With bar chords, you can play almost ANY song. So I encourage you and all my students to practice at least ten minutes a day. Here is a link to a video that will help you on [...]
The Magic of G C D
"All I have is a red guitar, three chords, and the truth." -Bono I find that we often get too caught up in the complications that life sometimes entails. But by keeping hold of an old mantra, KISS or "keep it simple stupid" we persevere and prevail. This same principle applies to music and, more [...]