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Tag Archives: guitar instruction
“I didn’t practice” and nine more things you should never say to your guitar teacher
I’ve taught guitar and other music classes for nine years now, and while the majority of my students work hard and progress, there’s that small percentage that keeps me entertained with comments like these. I didn’t practice You don’t have … Continue reading →
Posted in Music instruction, Playing the guitar
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Tagged free tab sites, guitar instruction, guitar lessons, guitar practice, learn guitar, learning the guitar, music
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5 Comments
Hold the guitar correctly, don’t just pose
Sure, you look cool playing the guitar behind your head but know there are several other ways to hold the guitar. Besides, “Blowing in the Wind” sounds stupid played behind your head. The easiest way is to sit down. You … Continue reading →
Posted in Music instruction, Playing the guitar
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Tagged guitar instruction, hold guitar, how to hold guitar, learn guitar, learning the guitar, music
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7 Comments
Ten favorite practice excuses busted
I’ve played the guitar for about 40 years and taught for 8. I’ve become an expert on excuses for not practicing. Read on for ways to get beyond them. 1. I don’t have time. Definitely the most heard excuse. And … Continue reading →
I love you but I need to see other writing; taking a short blog break
I’m writing a book about women’s music. I want to be disciplined about writing it but it’s hard when I spend several hours a week on this blog so I’m taking a short hiatus in March. I’ll be back in … Continue reading →
So you wanna be a guitar teacher?
After touring for many years, I decided that long drives and bad food weren’t good for me. A friend who teaches music suggested I try that. I found that I loved it, plus I eat better (and still get to … Continue reading →
Posted in Music business, Playing the guitar
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Tagged free tab sites, guitar instruction, how to be a guitar teacher, how to teach guitar, music, teaching guitar
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2 Comments
Ten great songs for beginning guitarists – from Cash to Green Day
You’ve got that shiny new guitar, now what? Feel like you’ve got five thumbs? Don’t start with “Stairway to Heaven.” Begin with songs that won’t make you want to throw that Martin across the room. Here are the most popular … Continue reading →
Posted in Playing the guitar
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Tagged beginner acoustic guitar songs, Bottle Let Me Down chords, Brown Eyed Girl chords, easy guitar songs for beginners, easy guitar songs tabs, easy rock guitar songs, Eleanor Rigby chords, Folsum Prison Blues chords, Found a Peanut chords, Good Riddance chords, guitar instruction, guitar lessons, Horse with No Name, Jambayla chords, learn guitar, Paperback writer chords, Smoke on the Water chords, songs for beginning guitar players
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Transposing for guitarists – don’t worry, this won’t hurt a bit
If you’re expecting a huge theory lesson that’ll make your eyes roll up inside your head, have no fear. These methods are so easy your cat could do them … if she had opposable thumbs. Say you’ve found the perfect … Continue reading →
Free music instruction and tab – sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes not
I’m a self-taught musician who learned back when the only ways to get instruction were expensive lessons, sharing with friends or good ol’ Mel Bay. I learned “Needle and the Damage Done” by dropping the needle down over and over … Continue reading →
So you’re not Eric Clapton
It’s not about the talent in your family, the size of your hands or whether or not you look like Sheryl Crow. Learning an instrument is about desire and sweat. Period. Eric Clapton started just where you did, holding a … Continue reading →
Posted in Playing the guitar
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Tagged guitar instruction, guitar lessons, guitar practice, learn guitar, learning the guitar, music
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Buying your first guitar
You’ve always had that burning desire to learn “Stairway to Heaven” or maybe you just want to be able to strum a Taylor Swift tune – what’s your first step? Unless you plan to win a Grammy for air guitar … Continue reading →
Posted in Playing the guitar
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Tagged guitar instruction, guitar lessons, learn guitar, learning the guitar, music
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