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The guitar can be a part-time hobby or a lifetime pursuit. Whether you want to play a few songs or deepen your knowledge of the instrument, I’ll help you get where you’re going.
- Should You Practice the Chromatic Scale?The chromatic scale is kind of strange. We call it a “scale” but anyone who uses it like a typical scale is going to be labeled “avant garde.” … Continue reading Should You Practice the Chromatic Scale?
- Are TrueFire Courses Worth It?When I first started playing guitar in the late ’90s there weren’t a lot of options for guitar instruction. If I wanted to learn something, these were my … Continue reading Are TrueFire Courses Worth It?
- What Causes a Guitar To Go Out of Tune?Staying in tune is one of the most basic expectations we have for a guitar. It can be incredibly frustrating when a guitar can’t even get that right. … Continue reading What Causes a Guitar To Go Out of Tune?
- How Many Guitars is Enough?I recently pulled out my Gretsch 6120 Brian Setzer Nashville and did a little recording. It’s the only guitar I own with “That Great Gretsch Sound.” It got … Continue reading How Many Guitars is Enough?
- How Do I Get Better at Barre Chords?When I hear aspiring guitar players complain about pain in their wrist and fingers from playing barre chords, I totally get it. I had a lot of dumb … Continue reading How Do I Get Better at Barre Chords?
- Is a Capo Good for Beginners?Learning to play guitar can be frustrating if you only know a few chords. But what if there was a way to play more songs with the chords … Continue reading Is a Capo Good for Beginners?
Mike Eiman 