As a guitarist, the major scale is our key to unlocking all sorts of ideas in music. You can think of it like your guiding light. Here are three key reasons why the major scale is crucial for guitarists.
Everything Is Learnable On Guitar, If You Give It Enough Time
One of the number one things I like to do is be a hype man for my students. After teaching for a couple of decades, I’ve seen people go from not being able to play a simple G chord, to writing their own songs. The only reason I have so much confidence in telling them they can learn anything they want, is because I’ve witnessed myself in my own playing and in others time and time again.
Practice Makes Perfect
Don't Make These 3 Mistakes As A Beginner Guitarist
3 Essential Things For The Perfect Practice Session
I’ve talked to so many different guitarists over the years, and one of the most common issues that I hear from them, is that they don’t feel like they’re getting ahead in their playing.
I’ve talked at length about the power of focused practice. There’s time for noodling on guitar - in fact, I think you can run all your boring drills while doing something like watching TV. If you’re trying to build up hand strength, there’s nothing better than working on hammer ons, pull offs and more, which don’t require your full attention.
But if you really want to get ahead, you need to have a plan when you sit down to practice. You need to know what you’re going to work on, what you worked on the previous day, and how much time you have to spend. Here are a few things that can help you create a meaningful practice session.
David Wallimann's Awesome Practice Guide
David Wallimann has put together a really helpful PDF booklet that can guide your practice sessions. You start by writing down 3 of your favorite guitar players, and then you pick different qualities that you enjoy from each one to make up your practice schedule.
This is something I'm going to try and incorporate into my own practice sessions! Check out David's video explaining the concept below, and make sure to grab the PDF!
3 Incredible Benefits to Recording Your Guitar
3 Simple Ways to Find Inspiration
Writing your own songs and riffs is one of the most rewarding and fun things you can do as a guitar player.
When you sit down to write a song, inspiration doesn't always magically happen. Many guitar players struggle with writers block, but the good news is there's a way to make your own luck when it comes to inspiration.
Check out these 3 simple ways you can start today.