Learning a new instrument can be really fun and exciting, especially when you have the drive to teach yourself. When learning guitar, there are some common mistakes that you can make when you don’t have an instructor or lesson teacher there to help. Fortunately, Bobby, the Guitar Answer Guy, shares some tips on fixing these […]
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Solving a Rhythmical Problem
As players advance and repertoire becomes more difficult, rhythmic patterns also tend to increase in difficulty. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do to make those seemingly difficult rhythmic patterns easier.
Holiday Tunes: How They Are Born and Their Presence in Everyday Life
Today, a pure, playful motive has become so famous all over the world that it has become a real musical symbol of happy and carefree winter holidays.
Creative Ways for Songwriters to Be More Productive
Exactly what can songwriters do to get into their “zones” and craft the music and lyrics that will result in winning products? Here are ten ways to promote productivity.
Tips for Pianists To Stay Focused and Motivated
Playing piano is a dream for thousands of people, but often this dream is hindered due to lack of time or energy. One of the most common reasons people stray from learning piano is a lack of concentration. Losing concentration can make you feel unmotivated and distracted from your goal. Thus, people often wonder how […]
Four Great Podcasts for Musicians
Podcasts are great because you can listen while doing other things — loading the dishwasher, traveling, fixing your car. And because you’re a musician, you should know that there are plenty of podcasts that are custom designed for you and me.
Buying an Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Acoustic-electric guitars, also known as electro-acoustic guitars, are advanced acoustic guitars that have built-in electronics to increase sound amplification.
7 Reasons to Start a Musician Blog
Instead of relying on others to blog about their music, musicians should start their own blogs. Getting the word out about the music should be a proactive process.
Music Theory Basics for Guitarists
It is entirely possible to have a long, successful guitar career without much musical theory knowledge. But, theory is great to know for a variety of guitar-related tasks and activities, such as songwriting, teaching, and accompanimental playing.
Tips to Make Music Lessons More Effective for Kids
Music lessons for kids don’t have to be so drab. There are plenty of enjoyable training methods that can help your kids understand music better and appreciate it too.