Even though it can be fun playing other people’s songs, learning how to compose your own music is one of the most rewarding skills you can learn as a musician. Music composition is a vast subject with infinite possibilities and techniques depending on what you are creating. Although we can’t cover all of those techniques … Read more
After 15+ years of playing and learning the guitar, I’ve come across certain habits that can limit your musical growth. Sometimes you simply don’t know what you don’t know and it’s helpful to hear it from someone who has gone through the mistakes. This post covers 8 habits you want to avoid when learning to … Read more
Understanding intervals is one of the simplest ways to improve your fretboard knowledge, ear training, and overall confidence when playing. In this lesson, you’ll learn what intervals are, how each one is named, and the most common shapes you’ll use on guitar. You’ll walk away knowing how intervals shape scales and chords, and how to … Read more
This post includes Amazon affiliate links to products I use and recommend. This means I earn a commission if you click the link and purchase the item, at no additional cost to you. In this post, we’ll dive into a detailed review of the Godin Multiac Nylon acoustic-electric guitar, a top-notch instrument I’ve been using since … Read more
Brahms’ Lullaby—originally titled Wiegenlied, Op. 49 No. 4—is one of Johannes Brahms most well-known and recognizable melodies. In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play it on guitar with simple chords, easy tabs, and a straightforward arrangement that works well for beginners or anyone looking to add a calm, classic piece to their playing. Grab … Read more
The classic nursery rhyme “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” was originally penned by Jane Taylor as a poem, and later published alongside her sister Ann in Rhymes for the Nursery. Its simple melody makes it a perfect starting point for guitar beginners, providing a solid foundation for practicing basic chords and strumming patterns. This lesson covers the guitar chords, plus guitar … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the E sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the D sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the A sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more
After mastering your basic chords on guitar, you’ll also want to learn sus 2 chords which often come up in many popular songs. These chords have a cool, airy, open sound that will freshen up progressions. In this lesson, we’ll specifically be covering how to play the G sus 2 chord, which is short for “Suspended … Read more