Learning to improvise well on the guitar is the holy grail for most guitarists. Here Zac Green from popular music blog ZingInstruments.com introduces us to his 6 steps to learning jazz guitar improvisation. Enjoy. Anyone familiar with the dulcet tones of Wes Montgomery or Pat Metheny will know that Jazz Guitar is a law (and […]
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If you enjoy listening to music in any capacity, you may find that it puts you at ease and often transports you to another place when you’re feeling stressed or concerned about everyday life. That’s not an accident. Music is special. It can be so impactful that it’s often used as a form of therapy
Harmony for the Soul: Music Therapy’s Healing Power Across All Ages Read Post »
After two years of tinkering with my Fender Player Stratocaster, what’s the one mod that’s had the most impact? In the video below, I’ll take you through all the mods I’ve made and whether or not they were worth it. But there’s one in particular that is the real game-changer. Don’t forget to subscribe to
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Check out my latest YouTube video on guitar for the absolute beginner. If you’ve been playing for a while, it’s sometimes hard to go back to the very beginning, to break old habits. But say you were starting again or for the first time? Where exactly do you start? Check out the video below and
Beginner Guitar Lesson 1: Where do I Start? Read Post »
It might seem strange to suggest that mastering the trumpet would help you to become a better guitarist, but the honest truth is that there are plenty of reasons why improving your musical repertoire can and will help you to become a better guitarist – and musician – overall. So, if you want to understand
Why Learning to Play Other Instruments Will Make You a Better Guitarist Read Post »
Here are the top 5 lessons I’ve learned from 7 years and 600 articles worth of blogging! But firstly, a recap on the lessons learned 200 posts ago….. 5 Lessons Learned from 400 WordPress Blog Posts I should really listen to my own advice more, but I just couldn’t resist tinkering with both my theme
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Do you love to travel but would also like to give something back? Just because you are affording yourself the luxury of traveling the world doesn’t mean that you can’t also do your bit to make it a better place. Whether you are planning your annual vacation or you intend to travel all over, there
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After 7 years of using the platform, here are my top 5 ways to maximise Google AdSense revenue for your own blog. Maximise Google AdSense revenue – Tip #1: Use Manual Ads Probably the best piece of advice I can give is that, in my experience, AdSense manual ads will significantly outperform auto ads. An
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When you’re a musician, your instrument might as well be your baby. You would do just about anything to make sure it stays safe and in pristine condition. That becomes harder to do when you’re moving and a variety of factors feel out of your control. Stressing over putting your guitar in the back of
Stringing Along: Moving Guitars, Violins, and Other String Instruments Safely Read Post »
