Month: April 2023
Are You Addicted to Beat One?
Many beginner and intermediate guitar players are addicted to beat one, stuck playing everything on the first beat. They always start and end all of their lines there. It’s a habit that limits their ability to express themselves on the guitar and stops them taking their playing to the next level. Now, playing on beat…
Want To Improvise Better? Do This!
If you want to improvise better you NEED to do this! Playing the same things old things on repeat? Do you ever wonder if there’s a way to break out of your practice routine and become more creative with the way you play? Well, thankfully there is! One common mistake that guitarists make whilst practicing…
Want To Get Better? Practice Less!
A common mistake that guitarists make when practicing is trying to learn and master too many things at the same time. You must learn to Practice Less! Many guitarists jump from one exercise to the next, from one song to another, without really focusing or doubling down on one particular area of their playing. While…
Upgrade Your Practice Routine Now
Recently I’ve been thinking about my own practice routine, or more honestly, the lack of it. I’ve not had a structured learning program since I went to music college, many years ago. My actual practice routine has for the past few years consisted of me transcribing and learning songs. That’s it… Now, whilst this is…
You NEED to Learn the MODES Now!
You need to learn the modes of the Major scale now! If you’ve reached an intermediate to advanced level of guitar playing and you’re not paying attention to modes, then you’re missing out on a huge opportunity to expand your fretboard and harmonic knowledge. Learning the fretboard is a lifelong task, something that will continuously…
How to Stay Motivated? You NEED Hard Work and Dedication…
Can you consistently stay motivated to practice guitar? I know from experience that it requires a tonne of hard work and dedication especially when you hit a ‘plateau’! As a guitar player, you will have likely have heard about the infamous “intermediate plateau”. Depending on where you’re at in your guitar journey, you may well…
Transform Your Guitar Playing With These 5 EASY Concepts!
To help you take your guitar skills to the next level, we’ve compiled a list of five EASY to apply concepts you must study and internalise to help transform your guitar playing and improvisation. As an improvising guitarist, do you find you have a lot of good ideas but struggle to really showcase them on…
Stuck In A Rut? How to Get Out Of It!
Are you stuck in a rut and tired of hitting the same wall in your guitar playing? Do you find yourself settling for mediocrity instead of pushing yourself to new heights? It’s time to take your playing to the next level with these easy and actionable steps: By incorporating these strategies into your practice routine,…
Add Some LIFE to Open Minor Chords With EASY Variations!
Here are some easy variations you can use to add some life to the open minor chords Em, Am and Dm. You can use these variations to add interest and to change the vibe of your chord progressions. I often use these variations when I’m sat on a chord for a while. This way the…