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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…
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…
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…
3 Tips For the Discouraged Adult Guitarist
3 Tips For the Discouraged Adult Guitarist Every musician gets discouraged sometimes. Let’s face it, the path of guitar is frustrating, especially when time is limited. If you don’t see…
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…