Does the thought of standing in front of a crowd make you shiver? You're not alone. With the rise of virtual events due to the pandemic, performers like you are feeling the pressure more than ever to overcome stage fright and deliver powerful live performances. This...
Common Questions from People Learning The Guitar
1. I’m a complete beginner and have spent a few months trying to learn using online resources but I get confused and don’t seem to make much progress. I feel like my time could be used in a better way. What should I do? When you first start playing it can be really...
Feel The Music When You Play Guitar
We always hear the phrases like a guitarist's "touch" and that one should "feel the music" associated with great players and other musicians but it's easy to overlook the significance of these particular words. Just pause for a second and think about what they really...
Think Like a Farmer: Planting and Watering Seeds
Think Like a Farmer: Planting and Watering Seeds I often like to say to students that learning to play guitar should be simple. I'm choosing my words very carefully here- should be simple. I'm not being smarmy! Instead, I'm just trying to...
Remember Your Reasons ‘WHY’
When to Recall Your Reasons for Playing Guitar It can be really tough to stick with things, trust me I know! It seems to be almost a curse at times that we desire so many things, behaviours and knowledge. With so many great activities to enjoy, places to see, foods to...
What You See… is What You’ll Be
What You See... Is What You'll Be I have talked before about how aspiring to the wise attitude of a seasoned farmer is the way to go with approaching guitar practice (or any other practice really) and how getting ourselves to the skill...