Musings

Learn open chords to play thousands of guitar songs

Want to know the best place to get started learning guitar? Master these five major open chords and you're well…

4 years ago

Should I learn to read music?

Answer the question most beginner guitarists have about whether or not to learn to read music if you're to become…

4 years ago

John Mayer Mental practice

Music visualization should be a key component of your guitar practice routines. Aimless noodling does you very little good.

4 years ago

Guitar injuries: listen to Steve Vai

Learn about guitar injuries from the great Steve Vai along with information from the Berklee College of Music. Guitar injuries…

4 years ago

Are guitar tabs easy?

New guitarists want to know if guitar tabs are easy. But a better question asks, whether easy or not, should…

4 years ago

How to play beginner guitar: five things I wish someone had told me

Want to avoid five mistakes that will hold you back from learning how to play beginner guitar? Here are five…

4 years ago

Learn to play guitar YouTube style

Many guitar teachers offer to help you learn to play guitar YouTube style. But lessons can be disorganized and an…

4 years ago

Momentary rock star

There are many ways to feel like a rock star. Maybe you don't think you fit the description, but take…

4 years ago

Skip James and the Wisconsin blues connection

How does Wisconsin factor into the history of the blues? The state played a more important role than you might…

4 years ago

How can you not love the Telecaster?

The Telecaster is an iconic guitar that lead the electric guitar revolution. Leo Fender's amazing creation continues to shine today.

4 years ago