Muting To Stop Open String Noise

Ever experience open string noise when playing scales, riffs and licks? Well, let me tell you how to fix it.The times I usually hear students experiencing unwanted open string noise is when they’re learning to play scales.⁠In order to stop open strings from...

4th Intervals In Riffs

Let’s talk about a really cool rhythm guitar concept that can make your riffs sound heavier and give them more attitude.⁠They’re called 4th intervals.⁠4th intervals, also known as inverted power chords, are achieved by playing a root note then an...

Speeding Up Chord Changes

For some of my students, one of the more annoying things to have to deal with are slow chord changes.It can be frustrating for them to play a chord progression when it takes a good 5 to 10 seconds to change from chord to chord.First of all, there’s nothing wrong...

Not All Guitar Teachers Are Equal

If you’ve tried guitar lessons before and didn’t feel they helped – I want to let you in on something.⁠Not all guitar teachers are the same.⁠The unfortunate thing about guitar teaching is no qualifications are required for someone to start doing...

Tips For Major Soloing

Do you want to know a great skill to have as a lead guitarist?⁠ The ability to play soulful and melodic major solos.⁠ The ability to solo comfortably in a major setting is an important part of being a well rounded lead guitarist.⁠ Here are a few tips for soloing in a...

Picking Patterns

Let’s talk about picking patterns.⁠The ability to play picking patterns is an essential skill for an electric guitarist.⁠They are employed throughout countless different styles, can be used in both melodic and heavy contexts and sound great.⁠But one of the best...
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