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The Art of Jamming: Exploring the Musical Improvisation That Shaped Generations

Jamming, the art of spontaneous musical improvisation, has been an integral part of the music scene for decades. Rooted in creativity and collaboration, jam sessions have given birth to some of the…


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The Importance Of Guitar Repertoire

The Importance Of Guitar Repertoire “Guitar Repertoire” is the music you know how to play, not the music you’re learning, or struggling with.  If your first response is to say “I…


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Why Practice Scales?

Why Practice Scales? Scale work is a basic part of many guitarists’ practice routine. Teachers routinely assign scales and talk about the importance of “the 5 positions” or “CAGED…


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Organizing Your Guitar Practice Time

Organizing Your Guitar Practice Time I hear frequently from students that they don’t know what to focus on, or how to organize their guitar practice time. There’s so much material out…


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5 Tips For Sitting In (On A Jam Session)

5 Tips For "Sitting In" (On A Jam Session) “Sitting in” means getting up to play with an established group as a guest. Years ago I had the opportunity to sit in with the…