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TARGETED PRACTICING Guitar lesson with Tom Quayle/Pete Thorn GuitCon 2017
This is a really nice addition to my posts on making the most of practising and the concept behind my complete beginner practise regime so make sure you check them out! Pete sat down with Tom Quayle and asked him for some simple tips on practicing. Tom...
What I want to teach, but can’t, thanks to (some major label)
There's been a recurring theme lately in the guitar and broader music community on YouTube. Essentially it boils down to copyright and fair usage. Two of my favourite online educators; Adam Neely and Rick Beato published videos a little while back discussing this in...
Luca Stricagnoli At The Hair and Hounds Birmingham
I had the absolute privilege of watching and meeting Luca Stricagnoli at the Hair and Hounds in Birmingham on October the 17th. I was way to busy at the time to post any video, but I've finally found some time - check it out below. Luca is a new breed of 'finger...
Blind Birmingham Woman’s Liam Gallagher Guitar Stolen
I just came across this news on the BBC website. Completely heart breaking for anyone (musician or not!), and utterly disgusting on so many levels. If anyone know anything about this, or is offered the instrument for sale - please get in touch with the...
Video Notes For My Students
My lessons don't end the moment you leave the room. I'm passionate about following them up with what ever mediums work FOR YOU. If your teacher is just showing you how to play songs, and you have no idea why you are using the chords and scales they are showing you -...
How to Write a Love Song On Guitar
So you've mastered some guitar chords, been practising like a pro and have mastered a few songs written by other people. Awesome! My guess is you are hear because you've decided it's time to start writing some of your own music. The aim of this article...
Easy Songs To Play On Guitar With 4 Simple Open Chords
There are tons of articles on easy songs to play on guitar for beginners. But what about those of us that need quick/easy materiel in other environments? I've been a supporting musician in several bands of the years, mostly commonly used as last minute dep for...
The Fender Stratocaster – The Guitarists Guitar
I recently dusted off my much beloved (but neglected) 1986 Fender Stratocaster. You can check it out over here on Instagram. It got me thinking that I couldn't possibly have a guitar blog and not dedicate a post to the might Fender Stratocaster. A firm favourite of...
How to Play Wild Thing
New guitarists are always looking for great simple material they can play once they have a few chords under their belt. This was actually one of the first songs I ever learned and performed live! I found this great tutorial by Gary E Kerkow that walk you through "Wild...