If there’s one song every guitarist should know, it’s Happy Birthday. In this lesson, we’ll cover the chords and melody with tabs in four keys, strumming patterns, and a complete fingerstyle arrangement. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to build a real solo arrangement, there’s something here for you. Already know the basic chords? … Read more
Scales are a fundamental part of music, forming the foundation for melodies, riffs, and solos. While there are many scales worth learning, the Major scale stands out as one of the most essential for guitarists. Although you can play the Major scale in a single position, the same notes can be found all over the … Read more
Fingerpicking or finger-style playing is a method of playing guitar strings using your fingers as opposed to using a pick that you grip between your fingers. The fingerpicking technique is a beautiful style of playing which opens up many sound possibilities on the guitar. This style ranges from being able to play single note melodies … Read more
Want to learn guitar but not sure where to begin? One of the most effective places to start is with a small set of basic chords. By focusing on just a few core shapes, you can start playing real songs much sooner than you might expect. In this lesson, we’ll focus on a small group … Read more
If you’re just starting your guitar journey, you might be wondering whether guitar tabs are a good way to learn. The short answer? Yes, tabs are an excellent starting point for beginners. They make it easy to start playing songs without having to read standard music notation. That being said, learning traditional notation later on … 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
If you’ve started learning barre chords on guitar, you might have found them to be much tougher to play than you expected. Learning these chords can be a frustrating and uncomfortable process but there are ways approach them more ease which we’ll look at. After you learn your open chords on guitar, which are the ones you … Read more
If your strumming feels stiff, uneven, or hard to keep in time, the fix usually starts with a few simple things. Good strumming is less about memorizing dozens of patterns and more about keeping a relaxed motion, staying in time, and learning how to shape the rhythm of a song. In this lesson, we’ll go … Read more
Maybe you’re ready to get started with music lessons and are wondering whether you should take online or in person lessons. As a music teacher for several years, I’ve taught using both methods and can both be effective. In this post, we’ll look at the advantages and disadvantages between both of these to help you … Read more
Struggling to keep your chord changes smooth and on time? You’re not the only one. Switching between chords is one of the biggest hurdles for beginner guitarists, but it’s also one of the most rewarding skills to master. The good news is, with the right practice strategies, you can overcome this challenge and start playing … Read more