5 Things To Do Every Time You Practice Guitar
5 Things To Do Every Time You Practice Guitar
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Want a checklist to ensure your guitar practice is hitting the mark? Read on …..
4 Reasons You Can’t Play Guitar Faster
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whether you are scaling the heady heights of shred guitar prowess or building a repertoire of honest classic rock, speedy guitar playing is never too far away.
The Story Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein Guitar
6th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Not satisfied with his Les Paul, Strat or Destroyer, before changing world of guitar playing, Eddie Van Halen crafted a guitar which shaped history!
3 Reasons Why You Need A Whammy Bar
6th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whammy bar, tremolo arm, wiggle stick; this ingenious implement commands more respective use than gratuitous dive bombing and wanton waggling!
Forgotten Stars Of ‘90s Shred Guitar
5th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Think you know your shredders? In this blog we uncover four top shred guitarists whose names and playing, may have escaped you.
Classic Shred Guitar Albums
4th May, 2022 by Sam Bell
The 80’s & 90’s heralded a new dawn of technical guitar prowess and spawned some of the most excellent shred guitar recordings ever committed to tape. Who makes the list? Read on!
3 Ways To Use A Metronome
25th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
What is the one thing we could all use more of? Reliable timing. And the best tool for the job … the humble metronome.
Warm Ups - The Missing Part Of Your Guitar Practice Routine?
11th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Let’s face it - playing anything on this crazy instrument places demands on fingers and tendons which would cause most physios to wince! So why do so many guitarists skip an all important warm up?
Are You Choosing The Right Guitar Lessons For You?
18th February, 2022 by Stuart Shields
In this digital age, we guitarists are spoilt with an almost overwhelming choice of lessons and online content. But how do you know if the lessons you choose are working for you?
4 Ways To Practice Guitar More Effectively
21st January, 2022 by Stuart Shields
The art of practicing guitar, to reap the best results, is a deep and layered subject. So how about 4 simple, performance enhancing adjustments you can make to your practice right now? Read on!
5 Ways To Play Guitar With Feel
17th December, 2021 by Stuart Shields
That’s the sole purpose of any musician, right? To emotionally connect with a listener, pull on their heart strings or bring the boogie. Want to make them dance or cry? It’s all in the feel.
Rock Songs With Secret Meanings & Hidden Messages
19th November, 2021 by Stuart Shields
From morse code to misinterpreted meanings and masked messages. In this music trivia blog we look at the top rock songs you thought you knew!
The Top 5 Unsung Heroes of Funk Guitar
12th November, 2021 by Mitch Laddie
Funk guitar - the true arena of rhythm guitar prowess! But which funky dudes should make your playlist. Our very own funk-meister, Mitch Laddie takes a look ….
How To Improve Your Picking: Part 1
7th October, 2021 by Stuart Shields
Do you ever feel like your fretting and picking hands aren’t talking to each other? When it comes to improving your picking accuracy, rather than speed alone, hand synchronisation is the key ….
Natural Guitar Practice, Trusting The Process
17th September, 2021 by Sam Bell
Modern life offers promises of everything sooner, faster and more instantly. We all want to be better guitarists now. Sam Bell discusses the virtue of allowing things to take a more natural course.
8 Tips For Joining A Band
10th September, 2021 by Stuart Shields
Dreams of strutting your stuff on stage and busting out those big licks in front of an audience is the reason why most of us first reached for a guitar; so what are you waiting for?
How To Learn From Video Guitar Lessons More Effectively
3rd September, 2021 by Stuart Shields
Gone are the days when aspiring players would hunch over a transcription book. Video guitar lessons are nothing new, but is there a right and wrong method to learning this way? Read on ...
How Long & Often Should I Practice?
16th August, 2021 by Stuart Shields
Practice - the key to it all! Put in the hours and you get the results, right? But is it as simple as time served equals guitar greatness?