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Are you worried about whether your child is going to be able to learn the guitar? Maybe you are worried they don’t have the rhythm for it, or the ear. If you are having doubts about your child’s musical ability because you think they are not talented enough. Then I want to help. How does … Read more

A lot of students say they never want to learn to play fast. But then when it comes to learning that killer solo which a fast lick in it. They struggle.  I understand, it is definitely important to make sure your guitar playing sounds great before being able to shred up and down the guitar.  … Read more

By Matti Carter Playing in time is a very important skill to master. Most beginners struggle with it, and even  advanced players have problems with it. Learning how to play in time can take time, and it can be frustrating to begin with. That is why you need to know some tips on how to practise … Read more

(Disclaimer: Part I of this article is just an opinion, and even if you don’t agree with the opinion, the perspective could potentially be a useful one in order to help you assess your own strengths and weaknesses on the guitar, as presented in part III.) I.  The Rant:  “How Guitars Helped Destroy Western Music” The guitar … Read more

–By Eric Dieter At the moment I’m writing this, retired folks account for just over 20% of my guitar school’s roster. Many seniors wonder at first whether the guitar will be a good fit or if one can “teach an old dog new tricks.” I’m here to tell you that you CAN do it! In … Read more

Do you feel like the fretboard is overwhelming or too complicated to learn? Have you tried learning the notes on the guitar and found it to be too much work to memorize it? Do you want a super simple and easy way to learn all the notes on your guitar so you can make playing … Read more

If you would like to learn to sight reading and develop it as a competent skill or it’s something you want to be excellent at doing.  The journey will require lots of practice, training and persistence. Here are a few things you can be doing while practising to help improve your ability to sight reading, … Read more

Im often asked how long it takes to get good at guitar by absolute beginners or people in their early intermediate stage. They are full of ambition but are often not progressing as fast as they would like and are seeking reassurance so that I can give them an attainable figure. It might seem like … Read more

Ken K – Littleton Guitar School There are many facets to learning to play the guitar and it is very common for people beginning the process to underestimate what it takes to become good at it. Here are three universal truths about playing guitar that every guitarist should understand, accept, and live by. They have served … Read more

by Maurice Richard Playing the guitar is a very popular skill that most people would love to learn. It’s cool and looks like a lot of fun. The problem is that many people do not even try because they believe they have no chance at success. Those that do attempt to learn to play the … Read more