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Common Guitar Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

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Nov 26, 20246 min read

Common Guitar Mistakes Beginners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Here is a list of problems new guitar players face and how to solve them. Use them for your improvement!

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Nov 25, 20247 min read

The Benefits of Learning Music Theory

Let's learn about the benefits of understanding music theory in this blog post!

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Should You Learn on Your Own or Get a Teacher?

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Nov 23, 20247 min read

Should You Learn on Your Own or Get a Teacher?

Self-study is a good way to learn guitar, but taking lessons is a faster way to improve and learn more skills. Read this blog to find out!

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Essential Audio Knowledge: The Musician's Path to Mastering Audio Engineering

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Nov 22, 20247 min read

Essential Audio Knowledge: The Musician's Path to Mastering Audio Engineering

It is important for artists today to have a basic knowledge of recording and performance techniques. Let's learn it in this blog!

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Natural, Artificial, and Pinch Harmonics Explained

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Nov 19, 20246 min read

Natural, Artificial, and Pinch Harmonics Explained

Here are three types of harmonics that make your guitar playing more interesting, and how to play them!

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Should I Use a Guitar Pick Starting Out?

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Nov 17, 20247 min read

Should I Use a Guitar Pick Starting Out?

Should beginners learn to play with a pick or with their fingers? Read on to find out the advantages and disadvantages of each!

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Nov 16, 20248 min read

What are Pentatonic Scales?

In this blog we will introduce the basics of the pentatonic scale that every guitarist should know.

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Introduction to Diatonic Chords in Music Theory

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Nov 15, 20247 min read

Introduction to Diatonic Chords in Music Theory

In this article, we will introduce the basics of diatonic chords, which every musician should know!

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The Most Common Fingerstyle Patterns Every Guitar Player Should Know

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Nov 12, 20245 min read

The Most Common Fingerstyle Patterns Every Guitar Player Should Know

Master the six basic fingerstyle guitar patterns in this blog!

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Nov 11, 20245 min read

Introduction to Chord Melody

Here are the basics of playing solo guitar, playing chords and melody at the same time. Be sure to check out the performance videos!

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Nashville: The Heartbeat of Country Music

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Nov 10, 20246 min read

Nashville: The Heartbeat of Country Music

Here are some famous music spots and musicians associated with Nashville, which has produced many talented artists!

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Differences Between Pop Music in UK and Japan

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Nov 9, 20246 min read

Differences Between Pop Music in UK and Japan

The purpose of this blog is to compare the differences and characteristics of Japanese and British pop music!

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From Soprano to Baritone: Demystifying Ukulele Sizes for Beginners

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Nov 8, 20244 min read

From Soprano to Baritone: Demystifying Ukulele Sizes for Beginners

Ukulele lessons are also popular at our school. Read this blog to understand the differences and choose the right size ukulele for you!

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Strings Attached: How to Choose the Best Guitar Strings for Your Music

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Nov 5, 20247 min read

Strings Attached: How to Choose the Best Guitar Strings for Your Music

This blog will help you choose the right guitar strings for you from the many different types available!

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Nov 3, 20246 min read

What Not to Do Onstage

Here is a short summary of what not to do on stage. We hope this will be helpful to those who are thinking of performing!

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Amps Vs Modelers - My Personal Experience

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Nov 2, 20247 min read

Amps Vs Modelers - My Personal Experience

Which gear is right for you, the amp or the modeler? This blog will help you understand the differences and choose the right gear!

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Oct 29, 20245 min read

Guitar Heroes: Angus Young

This blog features rock guitar legend Angus Young and his famous rock riffs with TAB notation and a short video!

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The Most Famous Types of Acoustic Guitars

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Oct 27, 20247 min read

The Most Famous Types of Acoustic Guitars

Here is a summary of the different types of acoustic guitars to help you choose the right one!

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New to Guitar? Here are the First Things You Should Know

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Oct 25, 20246 min read

New to Guitar? Here are the First Things You Should Know

For those of you who want to start playing the guitar, this blog will give you the knowledge you need!

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The Best Songs for Learning Barre Chords

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Oct 20, 20247 min read

The Best Songs for Learning Barre Chords

Let's learn the barre chord basics you need to know and use in your guitar playing!

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