So, you’ve been learning guitar for a while and you feel pretty comfortable playing your instrument. You learn new songs every now and then and might pick up some tips online occasionally. Here’s the problem though. It doesn’t really feel like you’re improving anymore. Not as much as you used to in any case. This […]
For many writers, nothing is scarier than an empty, white page. The idea that you could write anything is simply overwhelming. Often things are much easier when you are given a writing prompt, such as: You lost your sight – along with everyone else on Earth – in The Great Blinding. Two years later, without […]
You’ve no doubt heard it plenty of times: ear training is really important. Whether it’s from friends, band mates, teachers or world-class guitarists. But why exactly is ear training important? For years, I couldn’t really answer this question. And even though I did many of the ear training exercises, I was never really sure what […]
Mastering barre chords opens up a world of possibilities. But barre chords can be tough to learn! It takes most people quite some time to master them. The most common advice is simple: practice, practice, practice. To make that practice effective, it’s important to have your technique in order.