The beginning of a new year is a great time to start learning a new skill, and for many people all over the world that means picking up a guitar. Playing an instrument is an invaluable skill – a way to relax, challenge yourself, take pride in an activity, and in some...
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a veteran of hundreds of shows, there are tricks that every professional guitar player uses to get the perfect guitar tone. The good news is, they’re available to everyone. A lot of beginners make a few common mistakes that...
Choosing the right ear training app can help you identify chords and notes in no time! In this guide, I rank and review the top 9 best ear training apps for musicians, along with my personal top 3 picks. Best Overall ToneGym ToneGym provides free ear training...
Whether you're someone who's handy or you're looking for a fun gift for the guitarist in your life, these awesome DIY guitar projects are sure to please. From simple kits to full-on custom builds, there's something here for everyone! The experience required for each...
This is a list of the top six scales and modes that every musician should know. These scales can be used in an improvisatory or compositional context, but they are also useful to know from a theoretical perspective. Scales are an extremely important aspect of harmonic...
If you have some experience playing live then you may already know that the acoustic properties of rooms differ and no two gigs are the same. One deciding factor in the outcome of any instrument's sound is the frequency response of the room you’re playing in....
Note: The Guitar Pro version I used in this review is now outdated. The most current version is Guitar Pro 8 which comes with a whole slew of new features. Feel free to check it out here. I've mentioned this product a bunch of times in some of my most popular articles...
Nothing can be compared to playing your guitar and enjoying the awesome sounds it produces. However, one common difficulty most beginner guitar players have is reaching certain finger placements. This is even more so if you're trying to play guitar with small hands....
Today, I want to share what I’ve learned as an adult learning how to play guitar. It has been a rollercoaster. I’ve had fun lessons and challenging ones. I have developed calluses on my fingers and opened my mind to a new skill. I have fulfilled a lifelong dream of...