If you’re in need of some stocking ideas this Holiday season, here are some fun little gadgets that your guitar player might enjoy.

Space is an often overlooked principle of music. The power of silence and patience is a virtue that all musicians need.

The next time you take a solo, keep the principle in mind of telling a story.

Now, we are going to dive into three basic approaches to soloing. This is a lesson I learned from my good friend Jim Mings. I’ll never forget when he told me, “There are three basic ways to solo: scales, melodies, and chords.”

Perhaps one of the hardest things to teach in music lessons is how to solo. Students are down right frightened of soloing and improvising at times. One of the reasons it is so hard to teach is that there are so many factors. So I have decided to split this blog into a series. Let’s begin with the basics.

Students should consider the music they listen to when deciding whether to buy an acoustic or electric guitar.

These days, I visualize the word “GROOVE” as a collection of 3-dimensional stone carvings.

One can’t replicate the relationship you form, playing together in person, and the opportunities that come from private lessons.

There is no substitute for the genuine connection that occurs between an enthusiastic student and a confident, qualified teacher.

These apps will help you exercise the basic elements of music, and have you more prepared for your next lesson.