At the beginning of my journey, I found learning techniques and theory often tricky. I wanted to put them in context. In reality, all I wanted to do was play the songs that I loved and inspire me to learn to play the guitar! As a whole, learning songs is a great way to learn …
It is often these beautiful instruments get badly damage because they have been store wrongly. There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to storing your guitar. The best one will depend on why you’re storing your guitar. If you are storing the guitar for over a month, a hard case will …
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I’ve arrived at a point in my guitar playing where I feel like I have hit a wall. To tell you the truth, this isn’t the first time. If you’ve been learning guitar for any length of time, chances are you have felt this way, too. According to Techcrunch, 90% of those learning to play …
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Classical guitars and steel-string acoustic guitars can almost be classified as two different instruments. Although they are tuned the same and have similar features, they have distinct construction and sound differences. With the style of play associated with classical guitar, there are differences in approach, e.g., how the guitar is held. This little guide is …
Did you just buy a new set of guitar strings, but they do not want to stay tune? That is because when a brand new set of guitar strings are put on a guitar, they go through a dramatic change. Their whole life, these strings have been coiled up in a little package, and suddenly …
There is no easy way to identify the gauge of strings on your guitar unless you purchase a caliper or micrometer to accurately read your strings’ thickness. As a general rule, If you are playing electric guitar, you are most likely playing with extra light or light string set gauges (either 10’s or 11’s). If …
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The Crossover nylon string guitar is fantastic for many guitar players who want the nylon string’s comfort, but the feel of a more traditional steel-string guitar body. Simply put, the crossover guitar generally combines the best of both worlds in terms of comfort and playability. If you are unsure on whether you are ready to …
Let me start by making one thing clear – taking care of your guitar is essential to keep your instrument looking, feeling, and sounding great. Imagine driving your car every day and not once bringing it to a mechanic – sounds stupid, right? Well, the same goes for guitar setup. How often a guitar should …
“Okay, let’s tune up!” This is usually the first thing I say to kick off a guitar lesson. It is also what I would say between line checks or during a stage reset to remind the musicians to keep everything sounding on point. After all, it only takes one small bump, change in atmosphere, or …
I bought and played through Mary Spender’s Masterclass on Teachable. It is her beginner guitar course and first course released to date. Alongside this, I researched from others who have taken the course, and together with my own opinion based on playing through other beginner guitar courses, wrote this review. Before we start, please note …
