Practice
Creating the perfect guitar practice space
17th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields
We all know the merits of good practice. But how much can the space in which we practice affect how we improve? How can you design and build the ideal guitar room?
How To Stay Motivated On Guitar
7th July, 2020 by Stuart Shields
Climbing ‘guitar mountain’ can often seem a little overwhelming! With so much to learn, how can we better maintain our motivation for guitar playing & practice?
How Important Is Music Theory For Guitarists?
3rd July, 2020 by Stuart Shields
We’re back in the classroom again, asking some more big questions: Is knowledge power? Or a drain on our creative guitar juices?
How’s Your String Bending?
26th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields
Picture those perfect guitar solos and licks; whenever a guitarist has made you ‘feel’ something, the chances are, it happened during the bendy bits!
Should I Learn Guitar Scales?
19th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields
The answer is both yes and no. The truth is, we could go our entire lives without learning a single scale; but here are some reasons why scales aren’t just for the super nerdy.
Creative Use Of Guitar Backing Tracks
16th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields
No matter what our chosen style or current level, we guitarists are a generally recluse bunch; spending hours locked in a room perfecting our art before revealing it to the world.
How The Greats Learnt To Play Guitar
12th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields
We’ve all heard the phrase ‘every expert was once a beginner’ and it is true, all the greatest players who inspire us started from a few humble notes.
Does A Guitarist’s Age Matter?
5th June, 2020 by Stuart Shields
This guitar lark is a young man’s (or woman’s) game, right? A perfectly understandable impression which we seem to be continuously exposed to ....
Melodic Use Of Guitar Scales
31st March, 2020 by Stuart Shields
A few tips and hints designed to shake things up a bit.
How To Practice?
26th March, 2020 by Stuart Shields
Making the most of your time with the guitar and, fundamentally, enjoying yourself in the process can be easier said than done.
Using What You've Learnt?
26th March, 2020 by Stuart Shields
Part of how we measure our success on the guitar is through an ever growing bank of famous riffs, licks and lines. Such a repertoire is essential