Beginner Guitar Advice
I share my experiences from learning guitar online. Course reviews, recommended gear and essential tips to make your learning more fun and more likely to succeed.
Why You Should Learn The Guitar If You Can’t Sing
I can’t play the guitar and I can’t sing, but this year i intend to work on both of these things. I turn 40 years …
What Is A Professional Guitar Setup And Why You Need One (2020)
No two guitarists are identical. They prefer different things from the setup of a guitar, and this process can change the action or the sound …
Differences Between A Left And Right Handed Guitar
Recently I was talking to a friend who is left handed and bought a guitar in a garage sale. He asked me if I knew …
If I Learn Acoustic Guitar Can I Play Electric Guitar?
I have been learning to play a steel string acoustic guitar and recently started to think about when I would like to purchase and play …
How Often Do You Need To Tune A Guitar?
This is a question often asked by beginner guitar players when starting to learn the guitar and one that I asked myself. So I researched …
What Type Of Nails You Need To Play Fingerpick/Fingerstyle
When I was learning to play a song recently (Anji by Davy Graham – which you can see me play as part of my beginner …
Why Acoustic Guitars Sound Better With Age
I’ve long been fascinated with vintage acoustic guitars and after 25 years of playing, I still get goosebumps when I’m in the presence of a …
Can You Play Acoustic Guitar Songs On A Classical Guitar?
We have a steel string acoustic guitar but my wife has an old classical guitar that she was given many years ago (the one in …
How To Play Guitar With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
I am part of a forum for beginner guitarists and one of them recently asked if anyone else had carpal tunnel syndrome and if they …
Why Fingers Turn Black After Playing Guitar + How To Stop It
When I first started learning to play guitar I noticed that my fingers had turned black after playing guitar. I wasn’t sure why this was …
The Best Solutions For Acidic Hands When Playing Guitar
When researching for a recent post about why fingers turn black when playing the guitar I also learnt about acidity in fingers and hands. It …
How To Learn To Play Guitar If You Have No Rhythm
“I don’t have a musical bone in my body.” It’s a phrase I often hear from new adult students. Another common thing to hear is …
