For many of us, picking up an instrument is inspired by watching a musician we admire or whose music resonant with us to our very core. For me, it was John Frusciante of Red Hot Chilli Peppers. For you, it might be Slash, Ed Sheeren, or Taylor Swift. It’s also fun to think about what […]
Answering the question “What is the Most Famous Guitar?” in a straightforward way might get me in a little hot water with more than a few musicians. Just like debates about the best guitarist, many people will have different opinions when it comes to famous guitars. That being said, there are instruments that have gone […]
When I started playing guitar the last thing I ever thought about was guitar finger exercises. Much to my surprise, I found out that not only are they helpful for those who want to become advanced players, but they are also a great way of improving your dexterity. Finger exercises help you get faster and […]
Most electric guitarists know how important the pickups on their guitar are to the overall sound of the instrument. But how do guitar pickups work? Why do humbuckers sound different than single coils? For most electric guitars, pickups define the sound of the instrument as a whole, so it’s fun and important to have a […]
One of the fastest ways to learn many new skills is to pay a teacher, coach, or professional to help you learn. In most cases, this will help you shorten the learning curve to the desired skill you want to improve at. Does guitar fall into this category? Are guitar lessons worth the money? Guitar […]
As a new guitarist, you have plenty of things on your mind. When should you change your guitar strings is probably not one of them. Guitar notes, chords, strumming patterns, and gear are all important and often take up much more of a priority for a new player. While there is no one answer that […]
I recently had a student switching from the piano to the guitar. One of their first questions was “are guitar chords the same as piano chords?”. He struggled to learn the chords on the piano and was concerned about it on the guitar. On one hand, the guitar and piano are very different instruments. On […]
When picking a stringed instrument, the choice between guitar vs. bass might not be as simple or as clear-cut as you may think. As with many things, much of this decision comes down to personal preference. If your hero is Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, it’s likely that you’ll want to play the […]
A common question when learning this instrument is “What is clawhammer banjo?” No fear, the answer is quite simple!
Improve your playing quick with banjo roll exercises aimed at speeding you up and improving your technique!