Learning to play the guitar requires a lot of practice and dedication, but it’s also important to remember that new knowledge and skills tend to…

Welcome back. Yesterday we talked about why learning guitar is a life-changing experience. (Read that email first if you haven’t already). If you’re like me,…

Hey, it’s Tomas…Wes Montgomery said, “I never practice my guitar – from time to time I just open the case and throw in a piece…

There are two types of learning. One is the step-by-step approach and the other is the immersion approach (taken from the world of language learning)….

Have you struggled with stiff or sore fingers while playing guitar? If so, you’re not alone. Not only have I heard this from many students…

QUESTION: I’ve learned several picking patterns and have pretty much nailed the 80% benchmark as you suggested but I can’t seem to get them to…

Here’s a question one of your fellow students asked recently. Not only have I been asked this many times but I suspect quite a few…

Criteria:Two channels for mic and guitarInput for tracks (phone, laptop, etc.)Good reviews$400 and underHere’s what I found…1) Fender Acoustasonic 40 – 40-watt Acoustic Amp ($200)We…

Things aren’t always rosy… Learning guitar has moments of real joy. You work on something over and over. Then one day you sit down and it comes…

Daily Guitar Sessions… your secret weapon to learn guitar. You will make amazing progress by spending a short amount of time there daily. These are short…

One of the questions I get asked often is “how do I know when to move on?” While there’s no exact formula I have found something…

I know it can be frustrating to work on a lesson, and then not be able to find it when you come back to it…

1. The Beginner’s Journey – Step-By-Step Path There is a set of basic skills that every budding guitar player should learn. Regardless of the style….

Exploring many options or following a rigid step-by-step path… Here’s a short parable inspired by a dilemma that I’ve experienced while studying guitar (and still…

Here are 6 principles with practical examples to help you build a solid guitar practice routine.DECIDE WHAT YOU WANT TO PRACTICE.Think ahead about what you…

I want to share  a story with you. Even though most people know me now as a successful recording artist, guitar coach and business owner……