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.
One of the number one things I like to do is be a hype man for my students. After teaching for a couple of decades, I’ve seen people go from not being able to play a simple G chord, to writing their own songs. The only reason I have so much confidence in telling them they can learn anything they want, is because I’ve witnessed myself in my own playing and in others time and time again.
You’ve probably heard the line, “good artists borrow, great artists steal”. One of my favorite authors on the topic, is the one that inspired this post’s title - Austin Kleon’s “Steal Like An Artist”. Today I'm riffing on Austin's ideas a bit, but in the realm of credibility.
I geek out over guitar practice. After all these years I think I have it down to a science, and that’s because I’ve studied so many guitarists, from beginner to advanced players, and see how they’ve made progress. Here are a few tips that’ll be helpful for you.
No matter what happens throughout the day, one thing I always try and make time for is practicing guitar. It's therapy, it's a way to be creative, and so much more.
In fact, that’s what this whole post is going to be about. While my practice routine changes from time to time depending on different things I’d like to focus on, it always sticks to the sections of time system.
Taking a trip soon? In this post learn how to make the most of your time away from your guitar, while still becoming a better musician. With all of the mishaps and horror stories we see and hear about with airlines and instruments, sometimes it’s better to leave your guitar at home. Here are lots of things you can do while away.
Guitar Pro 7 is here. In this review I show you some of the guitar specific features Arobas has added, why this version is easier than ever for songwriters, how the look and feel of the program has received an overhaul, and why it's the right choice for guitar players who want a fully featured songwriting program that won't break the bank.
