Learning Guitar Later In Life
So I normally stay away from gimmicky items when learning anything as I often feel it detracts from doing what you should which in this case is playing the guitar. However my mind has been changed since using a hand exerciser. There are number of reasons for this that I […]
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Open up almost any Guitar Method 1 book, and you will find a page at the beginning showing how to hold a guitar and how to fret a note or chord. Depending on the publisher, there may be one or two pictures, a whole chapter, or nothing at all. Not […]
“Music is too important to be left to professionals.” This quote is ascribed to more than one source. Whether you know it to be from Michelle Shocked or Robert Fulghum is beside the point. It’s one of the most poignant phrases ever uttered about the wonderful gift of music and […]
As a beginner guitar player I have been wondering how difficult it would be to transition from classical to steel string and vice versa. There are a lot of differences between classical and steel string acoustic guitars, not only are there differences in style but also in physicality. However in […]
Reading music is a subject which can strike fear into the heart of many aspiring musicians. It isn’t just aspiring musicians, though, as many people at different stages of their musical development struggle to read music. If you remember music lessons in school you may have an image in your […]
If you’re learning to play guitar in later life, there are a few steps that you will go through. One of these steps is frustration, it is inevitable. There’s quite a tough adjustment period when you are playing guitar and it can feel like you are asking your hands to […]
I am currently learning guitar with Justin Guitar’s beginner course and my fingertips are sensitive to the touch. They feel bruised, I have blisters and they are red. I have done enough reading to understand that calluses will eventually form and this is an important part of learning the guitar. […]
For many years I have suffered from depression and anxiety and about 2 years ago I came off the medication (prozac) I was using and have been off them ever since. Part of keeping off medication for me is about keeping busy and challenging your brain. Keeping busy with a […]
*If you are looking for a recommendation on the exact electric guitar to buy then head here Introduction At the time most of us buy our first guitar, we know relatively little about the instrument and what to look for. As well as having to learn some new terminology and […]
Hi I’m Luke Winter,
This Blog and my YouTube Channel are all about one mans journey in mid life to become a competent guitarist.
Experienced Guitarists also help me, by writing posts on questions I don’t have answers to, along the way.
I am a beginner and am passionate about learning the guitar and this is where I share what I learn for any of you who might be on a similar journey.
So if you have any questions for me, just leave a message on any of the posts and I’ll get back to you.