It doesn’t matter what genre of music you choose to follow, everything, at some point ties back into the blues. As a guitar teacher, I have shown this to many students over the years. It has always helped them trace the musical history and influence of their favorite performers. It doesn’t matter if you like … Read more
Once you get to grips with the basics of how chord progressions work and how you can start to build them in any key, you can start having some real fun. As a professional guitar teacher, I’ve always encouraged my students to learn how theory and various guitar concepts work from a practical standpoint. In … Read more
Over the last 10 years of teaching guitar, I have spoken to hundreds of students who face the same problems with writing chord progressions. Many simply don’t know where to start and others find themselves just aimlessly stringing chords together in the hope that something fits. I have come up with a simple way to … Read more
Introduction Since I started teaching guitar, I’ve worked with hundreds of students who are keen to be able to write their own songs, or just simply string together chord progressions to jam over. I find that many guitar players who cut their teeth playing rock, classic rock, and blues are all drawn to more minor … Read more
For all guitar players, understanding chord progressions is an essential skill. This topic combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills. It allows you to learn songs, understand songs, and create your own songs if you choose to go down that route. Since I started teaching guitar, I have had countless students ask me about chord progressions. … Read more
Is buying an acoustic guitar under $1,000 a real thing? If you are on a budget, I feel you. I was once a starving college student that traded in my high school oboe to get the best acoustic guitar I could find. I remember thinking I’d have to cut out buying beer for a few … Read more
Do you want a clear and strong sounding guitar for an affordable price? Who doesn’t, honestly? Over my 20+ years as a musician and 10+ as a music teacher, I’ve been asked countless times to recommend a good-sounding guitar at a price anyone can afford. And I’m happy to answer this question because it helps … Read more
Whether you are new to playing the guitar or you are looking for the perfect gift for a new guitarist, you might be a little surprised by how many options are available. Of course, there was a time when there were only two or three brands of acoustic guitars, but now there are a number … Read more
Are you looking for a professional level gigging guitar for the road? Do you want to spend around $1000 or less for such a guitar? Getting a professional-sounding yet durable guitar for such a price is difficult but not unheard of. In fact, this is exactly why an up-and-coming guitar company in Canada made the … Read more
Are you looking for a guitar that sounds and plays great for great value? This is exactly what I thought when I picked up the Fender Paramount PM-3. I’ve tried many Fender guitars before (they are one of the best acoustic guitar brands, after all), but this one stuck out to me. As I thought … Read more