Guitar Speed Exercise (Pentatonic)
In my last blog, I talked about some techniques and tips for increasing speed on the guitar. Now let’s put them to use in an […]
3107, 2018
1507, 2018
How to Increase Speed on the Guitar
In this post we’ll look at how to increase speed on the guitar. Developing speed on the guitar will not happen overnight, and like any […]
1805, 2016
8 Tips to Improve your Guitar Tone without Breaking the Bank
Unlike most guitar players who obsess about tone, I have to admit that I never really cared so much about achieving a guitar god-like sound […]
2303, 2016
Improve Your Bass Playing in 6 Steps
As a bass player, your job is to provide a solid foundation for the band you are playing in, both rhythmically and dynamically. These 6 […]
1401, 2016
Improve Your Rhythm Guitar Playing in 6 Steps
Let’s face it, people in general do not naturally possess a good sense of rhythm and tempo. In fact, most beginning music students tend to […]
912, 2015
Play Better Guitar Solos in 8 Steps
Assuming you understand the basic theory of playing in keys and the fundamentals of soloing, and you know the Pentatonic scale patterns, the following 8 […]
2312, 2014
Beginner Guitar Mistakes to Avoid
Like almost any musical instrument, some of the main things facing many companies or organizations who offer guitar lessons in Orange County, CA are beginner guitar players who take lessons for a while then just quit. This is typically because of certain misconceptions about the learning process that turned out quite differently. If you want to learn the guitar, here are a few things you should know. Continue reading “Beginner Guitar Mistakes to Avoid” »
1612, 2014
The Advantages of Taking Private Music Lessons
Whether you’re a parent looking to enroll your child into a nice music institution or a student seeking to broaden your artistic horizons, the right choice could spell just how much you can learn in the first place. Here are some reasons why you might want to consider getting private music lessons in Orange County, CA from instructors like Mark Hamrock of Hamrock Music. Continue reading “The Advantages of Taking Private Music Lessons” »
1112, 2014
Bass Guitar Lessons – Honing your Axe
Bass guitarists are always integral parts of every band. Together with the drummer, they help round out the rhythms of every song despite repeating the chords all the time. However, there are nuances to nail down pat if any bass player wants to make it big in their combo, as Matt Scharfglass of Guitar World magazine points out:
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812, 2014
Lessons for Acoustic Guitar, Thanks to Dylan
Anything an icon of music like Bob Dylan uses, it’s sure to score top dollar for music enthusiasts or collectors. In December, Dylan’s Fender Stratocaster, which he used at the 1965 Newport Folk Festival, sold for almost a million dollars at an auction. That sale broke the previous record for another Fender Stratocaster, which was owned by Eric Clapton. It sold for roughly the same amount in 2004. Continue reading “Lessons for Acoustic Guitar, Thanks to Dylan” »
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