Category Archives: guitar lessons

Not so much guitar or jazz tuition, more a collection of thoughts about music and life in general:

Top 20 most influential guitarists

I got into trouble writing this project. I kept finding new and interesting material from guitarists that made such a difference. Instead of taking a few hours, it became a sort of obsession. There is something special about each and every guitarist on the list. Be careful, if you get too absorbed, it could cost you your job or end in divorce… Continue reading

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Making a career in guitar

There are many paths to a career in music, but the competition can be fierce.  Don’t let that put you off though.  We are all capable of attaining much greater levels of than we can imagine.  In most cases our … Continue reading

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The Zen of guitar

How we learn can have a profound affect on our later performance. This article explores some of the different teaching methods and the reasons why some students go on to achieve better results than others. Continue reading

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Getting started on guitar

What is important when starting out on the guitar? What is the best type of guitar to learn on and what should I be learning? Continue reading

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Chord voicings

We learn from our contemporaries, but not everyone is happy to demonstrate how they know, what they know. True inspiration has to come from within. Continue reading

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How to practise

How much effective practice do you actually do? Don’t waste time reinforcing what you already know… Continue reading

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Does Spain need another guitarist?

When I told a bass player friend that I was going to live in Spain, he raised an eyebrow and asked, “Does Spain really need another guitarist?”  “How is it possible to have too many guitarists?” was the reply. Years … Continue reading

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