The internet is full of guitar blogs, but it can be hard to sort the good ones from the bad. Some are obviously just trying to sell you stuff, others are way too technical, and some are too basic to be useful to anyone who isn’t a complete beginner. The best guitar blogs are well-rounded …
Music Lesson FAQ: Getting Started on Your Instrument
We asked Taylor Robinson Music instructor, Lesson Coordinator, and instrument guru Brian Roy about the most common questions asked by potential students. Here are the questions we hear most about how to get started with piano, guitar, voice, bass, and drum lessons: Piano/Keyboards: Q: What equipment do I need to begin piano lessons? A: …
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How to Read Guitar Tabs and Chord Charts
How to Read Guitar Tabs If you’ve ever looked up how to play a certain song on the guitar, you probably found something called guitar tabs, also known as tablature, that looks like this:At first glance, it looks sort of like sheet music, but with numbers instead of notes. Tabs are specifically for string instruments, …
The First 10 Things Every Guitar Student Should Learn
1. The Parts of the Instrument It’s challenging to give a student direction if they don’t know what you’re talking about when you use terms such as “bridge” or “pickup.” Make sure your student has the basic vocabulary and anatomy of the guitar mastered so you are able to communicate effectively. 2. How to Tune a Guitar …
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