What Is Alternate Picking?
Alternate Picking refers to a type of picking, usually with a flat-pick (which is a regular guitar pick), where the stroke direction alternates between up…
Tag: Guitar School
7 Tips For Learning A Song
Everyone loves learning new material and I am often asked “what’s the best way to learn a song?”. I don’t particularly believe in a “best”…
A Little Victory
Today I would like to share a short story with you. It’s about a young student of mine, aged 7. Before I started teaching her,…
3 Things All Parents Need To Know About Learning Guitar
Learning the guitar at a young age is a fantastic idea. It embeds music into a person’s nature and lifestyle. In fact, many of the…
How To Get My Kid To Practice Guitar
There is an old adage of “you have to practice an hour a day, every day”. This is a great idea in theory, but it…
What To Do If My Child Is Interested In The Guitar
I am often asked by parents of young children (about 2-3 years old) what they should do as parents if their child is showing interest…
What To Look For In A Guitar Tutor
There are many keen guitarists out there who are looking for a guitar tutor. But what they should really be looking for is the right…
What Are Arpeggios?
Arpeggios are often misunderstood in the guitar realm. They are simply the notes of a chord played in succession, rather than at the same time…
The Diminished 7th Arpeggio
A concept that often confused guitarists is the Diminished 7th chord/arpeggio. It’s often used in jazz, Neo-classical and even blues. Why is it confusing? Well,…
The Importance Of Sight Reading
Sight Reading. It’s important. There, I said it. The vast majority of guitarist can’t read notation or know very little about it – even Tommy Emmanuel…