Teaching guitar can be a rewarding way to make money and can turn into a long-term career for some musicians. One of the interesting things about teaching guitar is that you don’t necessarily need to be an expert guitarist to teach – you simply need to be able to teach effectively. It’s about communicating and […]

Guitar is an extremely fun instrument. I taught myself to play when I was around 12 or 13, and have kept it as a second instrument ever since. While I definitely put work into keyboards, I have a special for guitar. There is nothing like the feeling of an acoustic guitar resonating against […]

Many beginner and intermediate guitarists find soloing to be a unique challenge. Within any band with two guitarists, there often is a “rhythm” guitarist and a “lead” guitarist, even if they happen to trade off those roles at times. That’s for good reason. In most cases, the lead guitarist has a bigger bag of tricks […]

Loing for a top guitar pick? Want to know how to choose a guitar pick which is right for you? Well you have come to the right place. When you’re learning how to play guitar like a pro, you’ll soon discover guitar picks are a big part of playing as a beginner. That said with […]

When it comes to guitar gear, there is no absolute right or wrong. Some people like digital or solid-state gear. Others like analog or tube gear. Some people like to use individual high-end compact pedals. Others like multi-effects units that have everything conveniently in one place. And still others use a of different pieces […]

You’re a guitar teacher. You want to build your reputation, attract students, and earn a solid income from your efforts. Whether you consider yourself a traditional guitar teacher that works at home, in the studio, or in the homes of your students, or you’re an on instructor with a blog or membership site, there […]

What is bluegrass? Well, just like most derivative genres, it’s a of things – country, folk, traditional, and jazz. It’s usually characterized by a repetitive and fast “boom-chuck” rhythm, which wouldn’t be the least bit out of place in country or folk tunes. Some people take bluegrass quite seriously, like some people take classical […]

Many guitarists focus heavily on their fretting hand instead of their picking hand. This is natural, especially early on, when a player must make a iberate effort to get their fretting hand and fingers in the right position, doing the right things. But in the long run, not working on your picking hand could limit […]

Many guitarists are interested in building up their speed. It’s cool when you can pull it off, but the work you need to put in to get there isn’t necessarily glamorous. For the most part, it just requires persistence and diligence. Whether it’s sweep picking or speed picking, you must keep at it until you […]

Are you loing for a few apps to download and install on your mobile device? There are some cool apps out there for guitarists and musicians, from virtual amps and studios to jam tracks and drum machines. Whatever it is you need, there’s probably a solution out there. If you’re the kind of person […]