How many YouTube thumbnails have you seen, with guitarists talking about how to get out of a rut? There’s a dead simple fix for getting out of one, and it comes down to two things - you’re sitting down and noodling every time you play guitar, or you’re playing the same things over and over again. I only say this, because I’ve been there myself and have had to snap out of it.
Let’s just get this out of the way - of course I’m not a doctor, I just play one on the internet. And while I’m not a doctor, I can tell you that guitar has had a profound effect on my life. Playing guitar can lead to all sorts of benefits you might not have even thought about. Search online and you’ll see many scientific studies linked to happiness, improved memory, a sharper mind, and much more.
If you’ve been playing guitar for a couple of years and finally feel like you’re moving into a more intermediate level, you’ll often hit a plateau. It’s common to not know what to work on next, or to even have some gaps in your knowledge. Here are 3 books that’ll help you progress as an intermediate guitarist.
As a guitarist, the major scale is our key to unlocking all sorts of ideas in music. You can think of it like your guiding light. Here are three key reasons why the major scale is crucial for guitarists.
YouTube is a treasure trove of information for guitarists, but like having a good guitar teacher, it helps to know where to spend your time, so you can get the most out of binging guitar content.
The three guitarists below have inspired my own playing, teaching and YouTube channel.
The last time we talked about guitar books, I gave you some great recommendations that work whether you’re a beginner or a more advanced guitar player.
Today I’m back with 6 more recommendations for books that are sure to help you along your journey in becoming a great guitarist.
Books are one of the best values out there, because they contain lifetimes of knowledge for about 20-30 bucks.
When you buy a book, you're tapping into what makes that particular author tick and their years of experience, all without having to go through the hassle of "maybe" being able to talk to that person and ask them questions in person. The value of books is really apparent when it comes to learning guitar.
Like any other subject though, it pays to know what books are great to begin with, so you learn the best stuff first. I've collected a list of some of my favorite guitar books, from beginner to advanced. These books focus on not only making you a better guitar player, but a better musician overall.
One of the biggest barriers to learning guitar used to be cost. In today's day and age, any computer or phone that can connect to the Internet can allow you to learn guitar easily and on the cheap.
Today I wanted to share some of my most used apps for guitar. These range from simple utilities (like a metronome) to full on tab sites. These are the apps I go to every time I pick up a guitar to practice.
