A: There are two main factors that go into a guitar tune. First is the number of notes that you have to play, second is the pitch. The difference between a “soft” and “hard” guitar tuning is the ratio of the key to each note. Here’s a diagram of a guitar key and its equivalent […]
I would say Yes. I am learning so fast, I am going to forget that there is a class that needs a guitarist instructor, let alone a guitar instruction. I hope that this blog post makes you realize that guitar lessons really is an investment in your own ability. Not only will it pay off […]
If you want to get really good or just get to the next level, it depends on your skill level. However, you have several options. There is an amazing course I went through on this topic at The Guitar Center, called Guitar 1-A-Day. It is 100% online and is incredibly challenging, but it is also […]
There is no set number of months you must go before becoming totally confident in your guitar playing. One thing you need to remember is how to play an instrument that you’re interested. A guitar doesn’t need to be the first instrument in your life. In fact, it probably shouldn’t be. But for some people, […]
If the band isn’t performing, you should just use whatever song you want. If they’re the band playing, then you have to play the song you like. If the band is a solo act, you have to use whichever one sounds best to you. (This isn’t a definitive list. If you have some songs you’re […]
That is the difficult question! If you are planning on doing lessons for a large number of people then you may be looking at a high price. Our pricing is based upon a lot of factors. The price you pay depends on the services and other costs incurred such as: the equipment needs of the […]
I would really like to see some real guitar teachers, and not any of those lame teachers who only do a one way, a one time thing. I really like teaching kids on the computer. I think it’s the coolest thing. I really like how kids learn by thinking, and how they feel and how […]
What kind of tone do you need for bass and what do all these things matter?!? I get questions like this all the time and I think the best answer is that we just don’t need all of that stuff. What you need to be sure of is that you have good ear. Some of […]
Why? I would guess that the two most widely used musical instruments (violin and guitar) are the easiest to learn from. They are both based on a very simple concept: make one note and play it fast. However, if you have ever attempted to learn how to play a single note using any other instrument: […]
I’m also thinking about having my son sit me down in a music room and teach me some of the basics. There’s so much going on and the time that it takes me to catch up feels like a waste because what I want to do is teach him to play music. I really enjoy […]