In this lesson, we will unlock the mystery of the double stop to improve your guitar playing. But before we can do that, we have to learn what a double stop is and how you can use it to improve your guitar playing.   What is a double stop...

In this lesson, we will learn why there are only five pentatonic patterns. We will unlock the mystery and discover the secret of the pentatonic scales.   The pentatonic scale The pentatonic scale is very popular; it comprises 5 notes that come out ...

In this lesson, we are going to look at common challenges for beginner guitar players to overcome. When you head down the journey of playing guitar, you will run into such hurdles. But have no fear, I am here to help you get over them. Common ...

In today’s lesson, we are going to learn what beginner guitar players should practice daily. I believe the best thing that a beginner guitar player should practice in their practice sessions is the fundamentals. I recommend focusing on mastering the...

In today’s lesson, we are going to discuss adult learning. Can an adult learn to play the guitar on their own? Yes, they can. They just need to have a desire to learn and be willing to act on that desire until the mission is accomplished. &nbs...

This lesson will look at how to play major, minor, augmented, and diminished triads. These are common guitar chords that all guitar players should know. The more you know about these chord types, the easier it will be to understand guitar chord...

In this lesson, we will learn why power chords are so popular in playing guitar. If you are going to play chords further up the fretboard, you will need to learn power chords and barre chords. These are the types that are used in this manner. I reco...

In this guitar lesson, we are going to answer the question, Is it hard it is to learn the acoustic guitar on your own? Learning the acoustic guitar is not always easy in the beginning because the neck is a bit wider than an electric guitar, and the ...

In this lesson, we are going to learn how to choose your first guitar. The best way to choose your first guitar is to decide what type of guitar you want to play. Acoustic or electric? Also, think about who inspired you to play in the first place. T...

In the guitar lesson, we will look at which guitar is easier to maintain, the Les Paul or the Stratocaster. The two most iconic guitars on the planet. These two guitars have set the standard for every guitar after them. Like most everythin...

In this lesson, we are going to learn the best ways to improve your rhythm guitar playing. Playing rhythm is not as easy as it looks when you watch people do it. Creating that inner clock that every musician needs takes time. And many hours of pract...

In this guitar lesson, we are going to discover what to expect when learning to play the guitar. Learning how to play guitar is a great thing to do for anyone. It consists of a personal journey of self-discovery that you take while learning how...

In this lesson, we are going to look at how to practice guitar effectively daily. I say daily basis because that is what it takes to get good at the instrument. So many times people think they can practice long periods every other day and that ...

In this guitar lesson, you'll learn what to learn before playing in a band—a beginner's guide. Even if you’d like to play with a friend, you must be sure to learn these fundamental principles.   One of the main guitar fundamentals that you mus...

In this lesson, we are going to learn how to play any song on the guitar by ear. This is a skill set that takes patience and persistence to master. As it will not come overnight. But with enough effort over time, it will begin to deve...