If you’re looking to level up your solos and really nail improvising over chord progressions, using chord tones is one of the best ways to make your playing sound smooth and musical. Chord tones are simply the foundational notes within any chord such as the root, 3rd, 5th, and sometimes the 7th. Think of these … Read more
Have you ever thought about writing music but don’t know how to get started? In this post, you will learn a simple approach on how to be able to write your ideas on sheet music. I will take you through the exact process I used with an idea that I had saved on my phone … 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
As guitarists, mastering scales is essential for playing melodies and improvising. You’ve probably heard it over and over: “Knowing scales is important!” But how can we practice them effectively to really make our playing shine? While knowing the notes of a scale is a crucial first step, the next challenge is learning how to apply … Read more
Whether you’re a beginner or have been playing for several years, guitar warmups can help you develop and maintain good technique on your instrument as well as challenge you to work out different music theory concepts as a part of your practice routine. This lesson covers several ideas for warm up exercises at various skill … Read more
If you aren’t sure what to practice on guitar or feel stuck in the learning process, this post will give you clarity on important areas that you can work to get better! Although each person has a specific genre they prefer or musical goal they want to achieve, the musical concepts mentioned here can help … Read more
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for years, learning the notes on the guitar fretboard is a key step toward truly understanding your instrument and the music you play. Maybe you’ve put it off because it seemed overwhelming or confusing—or it just hasn’t felt essential until now. But learning the notes is … Read more
Want to learn guitar but not sure where to begin? By focusing on just a few basic chords, you’ll be surprised at how many songs you can start playing. In this guide, you’ll learn the essential guitar chords to kickstart your playing! In short, the first chords I recommend learning on guitar are E minor, … Read more
Perhaps you are in the initial stages of learning to play guitar and have been wondering if using tabs are a good way to learn. I recommend learning tabs when first starting out but eventually it would be good to learn how to standard music notation as well. In this lesson, we’ll cover what guitar … Read more
Do you want to make progress on your guitar skills but keep putting it off because you don’t know where to start or simply feel overwhelmed? We all have things we want to get better at but let’s face it, we simply have a limited time to invest each day. In this post, we are … Read more
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