When you watch videos of your favorite guitar players, you always notice something about their hands. No, not how deftly their fingertips move across the guitar, plucking strings at the speed of light. Instead, it’s the hardened, callused look of their fingers. Do you need guitar calluses to play well and if so, how do …
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Playing guitar with small hands is harder. Plain and simple. If you’re someone with small hands, then you’re clearly at a disadvantage when it comes to playing the guitar. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. One of the most common excuses I hear from people that discourage them from playing guitar is that their hands …
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The most common question I get from people interested in learning guitar is “how hard is it to learn guitar?” And while the question is obviously subjective and depends on the individual, there are several things that you should consider if you’re interested in picking up the instrument. So how hard is it to learn …
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You’ve spent countless hours practicing how to play all your favorite songs on guitar. Now you think you’re ready for a new challenge. Namely, you want to write your own songs on the guitar. The problem is, you have no idea how to write a song on the guitar. Where do you even start? What …
You’ve got some basic chords down pat, but when it comes to putting all your knowledge together into a song, it seems to take you forever. Maybe you can get through parts of short, relatively basic tunes, but not more complex songs. You wish you could speed up the learning process a little bit. Is …
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How to Start Gigging as a Guitarist (Essential Steps And Tips) Are You Ready to Start Gigging as a Guitarist? If you ask yourself this question, you might say “No”. It is common to think you are not ready. You’ve been playing a while and learned some of your favorite songs. Heck, maybe you’ve even …
You’ve played your guitar for years. In that time, you got a lot of good use out of it. Still, you’ve decided to move onto greener pastures. You’d love to sell your old guitar to fund the costs of a new one. Admittedly, you have no idea where to start. You want to get the …
Have you ever wondered how to become a guitar teacher? How would you even begin? What kind of gear would you need? Where would you find students? Even if you’ve got the guitar playing ability, there are a hundred other logistical factors that you need to keep in mind before you can actually become a …
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Have you ever wondered whether you can play the electric guitar without an amp? Obviously, you can strum the guitar without it being plugged in and it will make some noise. However, you won’t unleash an electric guitar’s true potential until you plug it into a full rig with an amplifier and effects pedals. The …
If you are new to playing the guitar, you might be a bit nervous about having to learn theory in order to read music. Studying notes, finger placement and sheet music may seem intimidating. On the other hand, it is possible to learn to play without technical or formal training. Some people find it easier …
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