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Balancing technical challenges and musical satisfaction.

April 30, 2018

Taking on new musical challenges is essential if you want to be a better player.

Just how much challenge you need depends on your musical circumstances right now. Those circumstances will change over the course of your playing life, and Continue reading →

3 tips for practicing with a metronome

April 9, 2018

Dave Isaacs

No one likes the metronome.

When I was a student I sent more than one flying across the practice room in a fit of frustration. Of course, I was frustrated with myself and not the device. But the metronome Continue reading →

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Assorted Guitar Lessons, Musicianship, The Perpetual Beginner

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Three chords and the truth

April 2, 2018

Dave Isaacs

You probably already know how much you can accomplish with three chords.

Simple three chord song forms are the root of the blues, country, folk, and rock & roll. So you can literally play thousands of songs even with Continue reading →

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Three reasons why you should join the band.

March 26, 2018

Dave Isaacs

Three reasons why you should join the band.

Not everyone aspires to join a band.

When I was a teenager, the idea of starting a band was the most exciting thing in the world. My first experiences of playing with other people were intimidating, though. It Continue reading →

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What’s The Best Way To Learn To Play

March 19, 2018

Dave Isaacs

There’s no best way to learn to play an instrument, period.

And no right or wrong way, no matter what anyone might tell you.

I stumbled across a blog post the other day in which the writer took a quote Continue reading →

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The other day a student expressed his frustration at getting tired of a song before he was really able to play it. This is something a lot of people struggle with. We want to play satisfying music, not just beginner Continue reading →

The Perpetual Beginner: boxed in by chord boxes?

February 6, 2018

Dave Isaacs

The Perpetual Beginner: boxed in by chord boxes?

Guitarists often learn chords by reading “box” diagrams.

If you’ve ever had a lesson in your life (or even if you haven’t) you’re probably familiar with these: essentially a drawing of the guitar neck held vertically, with six vertical lines Continue reading →

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The Perpetual Beginner: what makes a good teacher

January 29, 2018

Dave Isaacs

The Perpetual Beginner: what makes a good teacher

Many guitar teachers seem to feel like they need to choose between two paths: what the student wants to learn, and what the student needs to know.

You would think it’s not an “either-or” proposition, and I don’t Continue reading →

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Assorted Guitar Lessons, Musicianship, The Perpetual Beginner

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The Perpetual Beginner: how to play smoother chord changes

January 22, 2018

Dave Isaacs

The Perpetual Beginner: how to play smoother chord changes

To play confidently on the guitar, you need to have control of your fingers.

Whether you’re playing single note melody or strumming chords, every note is a target you need to be able to hit accurately. This might sound obvious, Continue reading →

The Perpetual Beginner: the problem with tablature

January 15, 2018

Dave Isaacs

The Perpetual Beginner: the problem with tablature

Thanks to the internet, we live in a great time to learn the guitar.

When I was first learning to play, if I wanted to find a tab I had to ask my teacher or try to work it out Continue reading →

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Assorted Guitar Lessons, Musicianship, The Perpetual Beginner

Balancing technical challenges and musical satisfaction.

Taking on new musical challenges is essential if you want to be a better player.

3 tips for practicing with a metronome

No one likes the metronome.

Three chords and the truth

You probably already know how much you can accomplish with three chords.

What’s The Best Way To Learn To Play

Organize your practice time!

The Perpetual Beginner: boxed in by chord boxes?

Guitarists often learn chords by reading “box” diagrams.

The Perpetual Beginner: what makes a good teacher

Many guitar teachers seem to feel like they need to choose between two paths: what the student wants to learn, and what the student needs to know.

The Perpetual Beginner: how to play smoother chord changes

To play confidently on the guitar, you need to have control of your fingers.

The Perpetual Beginner: the problem with tablature

Thanks to the internet, we live in a great time to learn the guitar.

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