Going From Beginner to...
In Guitar - 04/10/12
Everyone at one point in their life has made the statement "I want to learn to play the guitar." From that point there are infinite possibilities to where that simple idea can go, either people start to learn and instantly become prodigies, or...
Beginners Guide to Teaching...
In Learn - 04/05/12
In any new learning endeavour, there will be obstacles that you will need to overcome, and learning to play the classical guitar is no different. By just having the right learning material is only half of the equation, the other half of the...
The Three P's of Playing Guitar...
In Learn - 04/03/12
Learn what I call the three "P's" of playing guitar and how you can apply them to your own playing no matter your skill level. They are as follows: #1: Perception, #2: Patience, and #3: Practice. I believe if you follow these three P's you'll...
Country Guitar Lessons Online
In Learn - 03/12/12
If you are interested in taking country guitar lessons then there are a few different options available to you. In this article we'll discuss how to go about finding the best quality lessons and how much you should expect to pay for them.
Top Secret Techniques Guitar...
In Guitar - 12/22/11
Guitar players know that it takes more than just theoretical knowledge and skill to play songs effortlessly and become an expert in guitar playing. Along with knowledge and skill, technique is also important if you want to be the best guitar...
Beginning Guitar Check List
In Guitar - 12/09/11
Going it alone as a very beginning guitarist can be tricky because you don't get your road map through the musical trip that a guitar tutor can offer. It's harder to master intermediate and advanced guitar techniques for those who do not have the...
History Lesson on Power Metal Music
In Learn - 11/30/11
Power metal is a style of heavy metal music that combines symphonic elements with traditional and speed metals to create a unique sound. The term "power metal" is often used to describe two different but similar styles: the first being a North...
Finding the Right Guitar Amp Is...
In Guitar - 11/27/11
Back in the day, there were a dozen or so guitar amps available and although they came in different sizes, they were basically the same. You had volume, bass and treble settings and if you paid a little more, you could get built in reverb for a...
Can I Learn How to Play Acoustic...
In Guitar - 11/25/11
There are plenty of people who have picked up a guitar and after a few weeks quit practicing because they expected it to be easy. I don't want to put you off playing the guitar as it is a great instrument to learn and will reward you if you stick...
The Beatles Books I Own - My Five Favourites
Posted in Books - Tuesday, May 3, 2011 @ 10:34 AM
I've been collecting books about The Beatles since my early teens, and I'm now nearing the age of 50, although I admit my trawl of Beatle-related volumes has diminished in the last ten years or so. However, I find it almost therapeutic to revisit some of those Beatles books I grew up poring over and I'd like to recommend five from my collection that I can safely class as being amongst the favourites of all the Beatles books I own.