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…
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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…
What To Do When My Child Stops Practicing
A parent spending money on a child for music or guitar tuition has one dreaded fear. That their money will go to waste. The typical…
Equipment Checklist
Whether you’re new to the guitar realm or have been part of it for a while now, it always helps to know what kind of…
What Makes A “Good” Guitarist
Quick Checklist: Here’s a short checklist you can use to quickly identify what areas you are already competent with and what needs work. If you’re…
What Is Picking?
Picking is a technique that we use to play the guitar. It basically just means playing one string at a time, but the technique employed…