Mike Eiman

Tag: learning

  • Can You Teach Yourself to Play Guitar?

    Can You Teach Yourself to Play Guitar?

    Explore proven resources, essential techniques, and the right mindset to elevate your skills and reach your full potential as a guitarist. These are the keys to successful self-taught guitar playing in the digital age.

  • The Chromatic Scale: Should You Practice It On Guitar?

    The Chromatic Scale: Should You Practice It On Guitar?

    For the typical guitarist, the chromatic scale is worth practicing as both a physical and mental exercise. Understanding how the notes on the fretboard connect across all six strings is an invaluable skill.

  • Are TrueFire Courses Worth It?

    Are TrueFire Courses Worth It?

    If you know where your guitar playing needs improvement (scales, soloing, harmony, picking techniques), TrueFire courses offer quality information at fair pricing. Is it still worth it if you aren’t sure where to begin?

  • Can a Guitarist Play Bass Guitar?

    Can a Guitarist Play Bass Guitar?

    If you can already play guitar, does that mean you can play bass? While the bass has fewer strings, fretting and plucking the strings involves different techniques than you’re used to.

  • Why is Learning Guitar So Hard?

    Why is Learning Guitar So Hard?

    The guitar is a strange instrument, which can make it really hard to learn how to play. Whether it’s the confusing layout of the fretboard or the physiology of your hands that are holding you back, the guitar doesn’t have to be that difficult.