Looking After Your Mental Health as a Musician

Mental health for musicians is an important topic that doesn't get talked about enough. Richard Shaw discusses some tips to help keep negative thoughts about our playing, and ourselves, at bay...
LL Blog Looking After Your Mental Health as a Musician

Looking After Your Mental Health as a Musician

4th March, 2024 by Richard Shaw

Mental health for musicians is an important topic that doesn't get talked about enough. Richard Shaw discusses some tips to help keep negative thoughts about our playing, and ourselves, at bay...

LL Blog How To Practice as a Parent

How To Practice as a Parent

12th February, 2024 by Richard Shaw

How do we practise when time is short? When are we going to find time to practise? What do we practise in the short time we have? Guitarist, teacher, and parent of a toddler, Richard Shaw discusses...

What is Required in a Session Guitarists Toolkit

What is Required in a Session Guitarist’s Toolkit?

24th January, 2024 by Richard Shaw

From essential equipment and the little things musicians forget, to the chops and mindset required for the gig at hand, what is needed to be a professional session guitarist? Richard Shaw discusses...

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Should Guitarists Learn to Read and Write Music?

19th January, 2024 by Richard Shaw

Is it worth learning how to read and write music? Richard Shaw discusses...

LL Blog Developing Confidence on the Guitar

Developing Confidence on the Guitar

20th October, 2023 by Sam Bell

We all want to feel comfortable with our guitar playing and gain the conviction to play without apology. In this blog, Sam Bell explores how to become a more confident player.

LL Blog 5 Steps to Playing Your Best Solo Live

5 Steps to Playing Your Best Solo Live

20th October, 2023 by Sam Bell

Are your guitar solos sounding stale? Still chasing that musical sense of meaning with your improvisation? Read on ....

LL Blog Why Guitarists Need To Learn Different Styles

Why Guitarists Need To Learn Different Styles

23rd August, 2023 by Richard Shaw

Although there is a lot to be said for guitarists who specialise in one style, the benefits of learning different genres is plentiful. Richard Shaw discusses…

LL Blog Do you need music theory to be a good musician

Do you need music theory to be a good musician?

18th August, 2023 by Richard Shaw

It’s an age old question for guitarists everywhere. Do you need theory to be a great musician? Or can we get by with pure intuition alone? Richard Shaw discusses…

LL Blog Is Using Backing Tracks Cheating

Is Using Backing Tracks Cheating?

4th August, 2023 by Richard Shaw

Backing tracks in live performance are becoming more commonly used in most genres of music. Is this a good? Why would you use backing tracks anyway? Richard Shaw discusses...

LL Blog Top Five Tips to be a Great Live Guitarist

Top Five Tips to be a Great Live Guitarist

31st July, 2023 by Richard Shaw

Whether you're starting your live performance journey or you're a seasoned veteran of the live scene, there are some things to remember to make your experience enjoyable. Richard Shaw discusses...

LL Blog Do I Need a Tele Les Paul or a Strat

Do I Need a Tele, Les Paul, or a Strat?

20th June, 2023 by John Connearn

This might be the first question that all of us have pondered at some point, most probably shortly after ‘do I really need another guitar?’. If you’ve thought that, continue reading below...

LL Blog Ways to Improve Your Guitar Playing in 2 Minutes

Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing in 2 Minutes

19th June, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

Not much time to practice? Juggling all of life's commitments and struggling to find time for the guitar? You're not alone. Mitch Laddies discusses efficient practice you can do in only two minutes.

LL Blog The Most Influential Blues Guitar Albums of the 80s

The Most Influential Blues Guitar Albums of the ‘80s

19th June, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

The ‘80s was an important time for Blues as genre. Many artists' styles are echoed in the guitar greats of today. Mitch Laddie discusses 5 of the best albums to come from a great decade for guitar.

LL Blog Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing in 30 Seconds

Ways To Improve Your Guitar Playing in 30 Seconds

24th May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

Life gets busy and can get in the way of practice. But, for most of us, we can snatch 30 seconds here and there. Mitch Laddie discusses effective ways to practice in only 30 seconds.

LL Blog The Importance of Drawing Inspiration from Vocalists

The Importance of Drawing Inspiration from Vocalists on the Guitar

23rd May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

Learning from guitarists is what us guitarists do most. But there is a lot to be said about learning from vocalists. Superb guitarist and vocalist, Mitch Laddie, explains...

LL Blog Planning Your Weekly Practice Schedule

Planning Your Weekly Practice Schedule

23rd May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

Struggling to find time to practice, and unsure what to practice when you do? You're not alone. Mitch Laddie discusses...

LL Blog Creating the Ultimate 15 minute Practice Session

Creating the Ultimate 15-minute Practice Session

22nd May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

When life is busy and you can only find 15 minutes to practice, how can we make the most out of the little time we have? Mitch Laddie discusses...

LL Blog Creating the Ultimate 1 Hour Practice Session

Creating the Ultimate 1-Hour Practice Session

22nd May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie

It's tough setting aside time for dedicated practice, especially when life can be so busy. So, what do we practice in the time we have? Mitch Laddie walks you through makes a great 1-hour practice.