As a guitarist it’s most essential to improve. Here are ten items that I’ve been thinking about from my encounters with other guitarists and through my own experience in teaching. I’ve noticed a few gaps in the process of learning how to become a well-rounded guitarist. These steps will help in developing your skill and […]
When playing guitar, you’ll come across using guitar effects from time to time. Initially, these different sounds seduce guitar players: “Listen to that sound!” “That’s so cool!” “I’m going to use this for every song!” As the years roll by however, it is more common for guitarists to be more selective with the tones they […]
When I started to play classical guitar in 2005, I had to grow out the nails in my right hand; against my will. When I took formal lessons in college, it seemed as if I had to go against my will again and grow them out longer. Not that I’m a vain individual, but I […]
1.) Know your role. Are you accompanying a singer? Playing in a chamber group? Laying down the rhythm in an r&b group? Naturally, guitarists want to make the guitar the most important instrument in the ensemble. Don’t have this mindset. In an extreme case you might risk losing work. If you have trouble judging, just […]
Lately, I find myself teaching different aspects of theory to guitar students. I decided to list them in a blog entry. By no means do I know every single aspect cold. However to keep improving, I recommend that students check this list out. 1.) Play all major, minor, augmented and diminished triads in inversion […]