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The Harmony of Hands: An Introduction to Fingerstyle Guitar
This blog post provides a summary of guitar fingering styles. Try out the different ways to play the guitar!

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Jun 28, 20245 min read


Tony Rice and the Evolution of Bluegrass Guitar
Learn about an amazing guitarist who is a master of bluegrass music and continues to influence many musicians today!

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Jun 25, 20245 min read


Django Reinhardt and the Allure of Gypsy Jazz
Introducing a world-class guitarist who has made a significant contribution to gypsy Jazz!

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Jun 24, 20246 min read


Guide to Jazz Styles
Here's the brief history of Jazz and the different styles. Reading this blog post will certainly make listening to Jazz more interesting!

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Jun 23, 20246 min read


Guitar Heroes: Marty Friedman
Introducing an amazing guitarist with a love for Japanese culture. If you're a guitarist, you've probably heard him play at least once!

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Jun 22, 20246 min read


Guitar Heroes: George Benson
Here is an artist who has attracted many people from all over the world as a great singer and guitarist!

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Jun 21, 20246 min read


The Concept of Chord Scales: A Tool for Musical Exploration
Here is an introduction to the concept of the chord scale and the amazing artists who have used it effectively!

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Jun 18, 20248 min read


The Risks of Purchasing Flea Market, Mail Order, and Recycle Shop Guitars
Here is a summary of the pros and cons of buying a guitar other than in a music store.

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Jun 17, 20245 min read


How to Play a Solo Concert: Advice for Guitarists
What do you need to know before you perform a solo guitar concert? Here's a list of tips that will help you at gigs.

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Jun 16, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: A Conclusion
I have put together some information about the wonderful artists we have featured so far!

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Jun 15, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Nik Sampson
Introducing one of the musicians who is a great player and has influenced many guitarists!

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Jun 14, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Nat Martin
This blog features my friend and mentor Nat Martin. Check out his play, there is a lot we can learn from him!

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Jun 11, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Michael Kaplan
Introducing Michael, our representative and a wonderful musician! He continues to teach today with his experience and knowledge.

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Jun 10, 20246 min read


Guitar Plateaus: How to Push Past and Keep Progressing
What should you do if you keep practising your guitar but don't feel like you're making any progress? Here's an article about it!

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Jun 9, 20247 min read


Mastering the Major and Natural Minor Scales on Guitar
The major and minor scales are the basic scales that you should practice! Learn about them in this blog post.

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Jun 8, 20246 min read


Harnessing the Dominant Power! Exploring the Mixolydian Mode for Guitarists
Learn with us in this blog post about the Mixolydian mode, which every musician should know!

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Jun 7, 20246 min read


New vs. Used Guitars: Making the Right Choice
Which is better for a new guitar - new or used? Here is a summary of points to consider when making a decision to buy.

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Jun 4, 20246 min read


Artist Spotlight: Joe Boult
Meet a friend of mine, a great guitarist and music teacher. I'm sure there's something you can learn from him!

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Jun 3, 20246 min read


An Introduction to Seven String Guitars
Not just for making a heavy sound, the 7-string guitar is a wonderful instrument! Check it out this blog post to learn about it.

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Jun 2, 20245 min read


How to Play with Both Hands: Tapping Techniques
Here is an explanation of how to play tapping, something you need to know if you play rock guitar!

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Jun 1, 20241 min read
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