Obviously the only way to improve your guitar playing ability is to practice. But do not make the mistake (which too many aspiring guitarists do) of believing that any and all practice will lead to progress in terms of your…
Obviously the only way to improve your guitar playing ability is to practice. But do not make the mistake (which too many aspiring guitarists do) of believing that any and all practice will lead to progress in terms of your…
As a guitarists, we have two main jobs: PRACTICE and PERFORMANCE. I like to think of any accessory that helps make practice or performance easier as a tool. When it comes to guitar accessories there are a lot of products…
This practice tip couldn’t be any simpler and I can’t stress enough how vitally important it is: If you simply improve your posture (the way you sit or stand while holding the guitar) all of your skills will dramatically improve.…
In an earlier practice tip, I touched on the concept of MUSCLE MEMORY and how important it is for musicians to develop. Today, I want to talk about steps you can take to ensure that your practicing will lead to…
One of the most common questions beginning guitar students ask me is, “How much should I practice?” I generally answer that question by saying that it isn’t the QUANTITY of practice that determines how quickly a student progress through their…
Oh, boy. Could the title of this blog entry sound more theoretical?! Don’t worry. This practice tip is actually simple and incredibly valuable. What I mean is basically this: LEARNING MUSIC is a coordination exercise that involves three things: your…