July 7, 2015
Transitioning to Classical Guitar by William Fitzhugh I have been teaching guitar for far longer than most of my students have been alive, and as I’m sure will be no surprise, most of my students want to learn rock or country. For most students, teaching the chord shapes, reading, theory, etc. is satisfying and enough […]
June 2, 2015
Transcribing Songs for Guitar Students By Shinta Umezawa I would like to share with you what’s going through my head when I’m transcribing chord progressions for my guitar students in their lessons. First thing I do is to figure out what key it’s in. I play along with the song using single notes, look for […]
May 13, 2015
So You Want to Start a Classroom Guitar Program Are you considering bringing more musical education to your school? Are you looking for the most practical, cost-effective, fun and inclusive way to teach your students to play music? If so, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits for students, teachers […]
April 9, 2015
Guitar Effects Pedals: What You Need to Know Essentials of Effects When you first start out playing electric guitar, it goes without saying that it all begins with a guitar and an amplifier. Those are the two most basic parts of your setup, and they’re all you need for learning the fundamentals. Once you have a […]
Buying Your First Electric Guitar Choosing the Right Electric Guitar Model Whether you’re buying for yourself or for a loved one, purchasing a new electric guitar is an exciting experience. From the moment you plug it in to the first chord you strike, it’s a moment that signals the beginning of a musical journey that […]
Buying Your First Bass Guitar No matter what type of music you play, your role as a bass guitarist will be an important one, which is why you need to be sure that your first bass guitar is chosen wisely. The good news is that you’ll have no problem finding a model that’s easy to […]
Buying Your First Acoustic Guitar Guitar Parts 101 Before we get started, let’s take a look at the various parts of the acoustic guitar. For those who have family members and friends who are experienced players, you might already recognize these terms, but it never hurts to refresh yourself on the different components and pieces […]
