What Is Sight Reading?
Often confused with music theory, Sight Reading refers to the ability to look at a piece of music and then play it. It’s often assumed…
Author: Daniel
Just a guy who's pretty much obsessed with guitar.
7 Questions To Ask EVERY Guitar Teacher (Before Booking!)
One thing I have noticed in my time is that there are plenty of people out there teaching guitar. So how do you know who…
Why Won’t My Child Practice Scales And Music Theory?
Here’s a question I’m frequently asked by parents “Why won’t my child practice scales, sight reading or exercises?” That’s a very good question and here’s…
What Are Songs?
One of the aspects of the Ultimate Guitar Method is to learn songs. The purpose is to practically apply the skills and knowledge from their grade. Students…
Super Strumming Secrets!
Does your strumming sound dull and boring? Learn how to make your strumming interesting with a few short tricks!
3 Tips For EVERY Guitarist
As a full time guitar tutor, I have the privilege of teaching a wide range of students of all ages and skill levels. This makes…
When Is The Right Time For My Child To Learn Guitar?
A common question I’m asked is “Is my child too young to learn guitar?”. Young students generally need two traits to effectively undertake lessons –…
The Truth About “Jazz Chords”
I often hear guitarists say things like “oh, I don’t know any jazz chords” or “C major 7? I think that’s a jazz chord”. But…
The Most Beneficial Thing You’ll Learn On Guitar
Arpeggios, Scales, Chords, Riffs, Licks, Solos, Songs, Sweeping, Legato, Slides, Sight Reading, Tapping, Improvising… There are so many concepts for the guitar. With so much…
How To Find A Good Guitar Tutor
I suppose a better name for this article would be “How To Find The RIGHT Guitar Tutor”. But the right guitar tutor for you will…