Stick With Guitar And Be Rewarded
Buying a guitar for the first time can be intimidating for the player who is just starting out. There are so many different kinds of guitars with lots of features, and price tags can swing from being as affordable as a pair of sunglasses up to the cost of a used car.
The most common issue among newer students who are learning acoustic guitar is in determining the manner in which to strum a song they want to learn. “What is the strum pattern?” and “How do I figure out the strum pattern?” are by far the most common questions. In order […]
Well this is awkward. Here I am, a guitar instructor, with something to say about whether or not you need a teacher. Why would you listen to me?? Because I am a guitar player first… Because I have had both formal and non-formal instruction… Because I’ve spent the majority of […]
When you buy your first guitar, wondering whether to learn it sitting down or standing probably isn’t the first question that jumps into your head. In fact, many beginners don’t even realize how important this decision can be. If you learn to play in one position, changing from sitting to […]
I am 40 years old this year and I have no discernible musical talent, have never played an instrument and can’t sing. So I have decided to learn to play a steel string acoustic guitar, which makes perfect sense right? In addition to all this I have two young children, […]
Ask your musical friends or the staff at your local music store how long it takes to learn how to play guitar and they will probably palm you off with a vague answer or even the “how long is a piece of string” argument. While there are a lot of […]
If you’re just getting started with playing guitar, deciding upon which style and genre you are going to delve into first can be difficult. There are many different options and it can be overwhelming to explore each. This handy guide will help you to establish the merits of each style […]
Recently I changed the strings on my acoustic guitar for the first time. I went from using 12mm gauge strings, to a thinner 10mm. Not only are these easier to press down on for beginners but they are also kinder on the fingers. When I found this out it was […]
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 old soon and I would like to be able to play and sing a few songs by the end of the year to my two […]
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 of a new instrument. Is a guitar setup something you can do yourself, or should you take it to a professional? What does this process […]
Hi! I'm Luke Winter, I turn 40 this year and this is where I share my journey from beginner to a competent guitarist. Along the way, I will pass on what I learn and I have asked experienced guitarists to write helpful articles so that we can all benefit from their advice from the start.