Practicing

Hey everyone, sorry about the tardy blog entry. I recently auditioned for a spot in a local group, so now I’ll be much more prolific in my performing. Stay tuned for updates on my performance schedule in the next month or so. More details later.
As a performer, one of the best compliments you can receive [...]

As a preface to this entry, please refer to Kevin’s question following my prior entry. Building basic technique is one of the hardest things to address as a private instructor. If you are teaching someone teenaged or older, try to use songs that the student is already familiar with which can address basic points [...]

My last entry discussed the need for a guitarist to prioritize practice time based on his or her goals. When designing a practice regimen, remember that there are some concepts which are universally fundamental to guitarists, regardless of style or area of interest. With that in mind, the first such area I would like to [...]

When an individual has invested time in developing skill on a musical instrument, they eventually come to a point where they need to evaluate what their goals are in regard to their musical pursuits. Specifically, are they playing the instrument for fun, or are they interested in a serious undertaking? This of course determines how [...]