Entries by Dionysus
Purchasing a Classical Guitar
Purchasing a Classical Guitar Purchasing a classical guitar is probably the easiest of all the guitars to choose from. There are still a lot of variations from one classical to another, but not nearly as many as you will find in an electric. There are two main reasons why starting out on a classical guitar […]
Purchasing a Guitar Part 3-The Electric
Purchasing an electric guitar for the first time is an amazing experience. There is almost an endless amount of colors, shapes, configurations, and sizes. A person could literally stay at a music store all day just trying out guitars. There are a few things I would recommend when it comes to purchasing an electric guitar. […]
Buying Your First Guitar Part 1
Three Main Guitar Categories Buying your first guitar can be an exciting and daunting task at the same time. There are so many choices, options, styles, and types to choose from. It is always a lot of fun helping my students pick out their first instrument, something they will have for a long time. The […]
Should I Use a Pick?
Fingers or a Pick? One of the questions I get asked the most as a guitar instructor is “should I use a pick?” For someone who is just starting out, I would recommend trying one. It is also important to use your fingers to strum or pluck a melody as well. As you become more […]
What to Expect at Your First Guitar Lesson
The First 10 Minutes A lot of people have no idea of what to expect when going into their first guitar lesson. Most people are very nervous and usually have never touched a guitar before. For many students, they have never played an instrument before either. The very first thing I like to do is […]
Advantages of Playing a Musical Instrument
Advantage of Playing a Musical Instrument Most people have heard of some of the advantages to playing a musical instrument. But did you know it is one of the few activities that works the entire brain? Recently, scientists have studied the brain using FMRI and PET scans and observed the brain lighting up when listening […]
Ideas to Help Inspire Guitar Practice
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” -Aristotle Here is a summary of Justin Colletti’s Building the Practice Habit which has some great ideas to help inspire guitar practice. Make a commitment in writing of what your goal is during guitar practice. Studies have shown […]
The Good and Bad of Online Guitar Lessons
The Good and Bad of Online Guitar Lessons If you can’t meet a teacher in person, online lessons are a great alternative. It may never replace the in-person experience, but it is useful, especially for people with limited time. The Good Lessons are available from anywhere in the world as long as there is a […]