After many years of playing, even the most seasoned of professionals develop bad habits, or at least habits that are bad for other people. This could be based on technique, a different way of learning a song or anything in between. However, there are also many different things that you pick up along the way, either out of necessity or otherwise, that offer a substantial improvement in every day operations.  In this blog post, I will go over five things that no one tells you b

It is an unfortunate fact that if you own a guitar then, at some point, something will go wrong or at least require adjustment. This is...

There is a huge market for budget equipment, and I would not be surprised if a greater share of the market was appropriated to budget...

At risk of explicitly stating the obvious, the answer to this question really depends on what music you are required to make, or if you...

A few months ago, we were delighted to host the fingerstyle magician himself, Mr Hide Takemoto! A Kyoto native originally, Takemoto moved...

fdaWhen you’re starting out with guitar, the world of music can seem pretty intimidating, especially with all the myths and...

In any discipline, and in fact at any point in your life, you will inevitably work with people that are difficult in some way. There are...

Starting a band is one of the most exciting adventures in music. Whether you’re jamming with friends in a garage or dreaming of playing...

Let us explore some more questions I have been asked recently. There are some interesting ones this time! What is the difference between...

As a guitar player, it is imperative that we have a solid grasp of rhythm. This can help us with comping, which is supporting a song with...

This is a special blog post, and definitely a longer one that you are probably used to reading from myself or Ryan here at The American...

I think it is time for another edition of Unanswered Questions. Here are some questions and, once again, are genuine things that I have...

In this installment of Unanswered Questions, we will discuss some helpful tips as well as trying to open your eyes, or those of the...

This week we have a different set of questions, all things that have been asked or I have thought to myself in the past. Let us jump...

So, you’ve mastered a few chords, nailed down some cool riffs, and now you’re ready to take the next big step: playing in a band....

Power chords are a fundamental building block for guitarists, especially those interested in playing rock, punk, metal, and other...

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In this article, we explain how to read chords for those who are just starting to learn to play the guitar. Let's practice together!

A good grip on the guitar neck can improve your performance! Find out how in this article.

Continuous practice is essential to feel your guitar progress! Here is a summary of what you need to do to improve efficiently.