Below is an extensive list of the things you should learn as a beginner guitarist, organized roughly in the order that you'll want to cover them. I have played hundreds of shows, taught hundreds...
Category: General Advice
14 Reasons Electric Guitar is Easier than Acoustic (for Newbies)
Today I'll explain why electric guitars are easier than acoustic guitars for beginners. I started on electric guitar and I'm glad that I did! And as a teacher who has taught guitar lessons for...
Your guitar is tuned up and ready to go…but still sounds like garbage when you start strumming. Is something wrong with your instrument’s setup? Or is it you? There are several reasons your...
Guitars will naturally go out of tune over time for a number of reasons. But does it seem like your guitar loses its tune much quicker than it should? A guitar can go out of tune quickly if...
Are Ukulele and Mandolin Chords the Same (Do They Transfer)?
As the owner of many different “species” of fretted instruments, I enjoy experimenting with crossover compatibility and seeing if one instrument can be played like another. Can you play a...
Today I’m going to give you some guidelines and tips for buying a ukulele in Hawaii. There’s a lot to consider when buying a uke in Hawaii – and planning a trip is hard enough! Lucky for...
