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10 Tips For Transcribing

Friday, May 7, 2010

Transcribing is an essential skill in learning how to play an instrument. Unless you are destined to be a completely original guitarist from the first day you pick up a guitar, learning from those who came before you is vital to your education. Back before there were portable MP3 players and computers, musicians would steal [...]

Today is “Break Out Of Your Rut” Day

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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On the way into work this morning (yes, I have a day job *sigh*) I started thinking about how we quite often let the daily routine take over and somewhat mindlessly go through the motions without properly exercising our brains. Every day on the train I see the same faces reading the same newspapers, having [...]

5 Ways to Practice Without Your Guitar

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

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So there you are, stuck at work, or perhaps on a blind date that is just going horribly wrong. Dinner with the in-laws, waiting in line at the DMV, stuck on the can after a particularly grueling (and losing) battle with the hot wings you had for dinner… there are lots of things that can [...]

Creating an Effective Practice Routine

Friday, January 8, 2010

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I love to practice. Love it, love it, love it! There is nothing better than being able to set aside a block of time to work on becoming a better player. Sure, just playing the guitar — at a gig, recording, or just hanging out and jamming with friends — is a crapload of fun, [...]