Technique
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...
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...
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.
Becoming a Guitarist and Singer
19th May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie
Putting your vocal cords to good use is a great way to strengthen your general musicality and also boost your guitar skills in new ways. But how can you balance both playing and singing?
5 Things Beginner Guitarists Should Know
19th May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie
Whether you're just starting out or thinking of picking up the guitar for the very first time, some choice words of wisdom can save you arduous practice sessions and a multitude of frustrations.
5 Skills Every Beginner Guitarist Needs
19th May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie
Beginning your journey on the guitar takes more than developing tough fingers. Find out which skills every beginner needs in this blog.
4 Reasons You Can’t Play Faster
18th May, 2023 by Mitch Laddie
If you're chasing high octane dreams of speedy licks and runs then there could be some simply solutions to push your BPM further. Read on ...
3 Basic Triads For Beginners – Explained
11th May, 2023 by John Connearn
Heard of triads but have no idea where to begin? Does the CAGED system sound intimidating? John Connearn breaks down some three note wonders...
Jeff Beck’s Most Iconic Moments
20th January, 2023 by Mitch Laddie
This month, the world of electric guitar lost a true pioneer, maverick and icon. Mitch Laddie reflects on his finest guitar moments.
Understanding 12 Bar Blues - A 5 Minute Crash Course
4th November, 2022 by Mitch Laddie
The 12 bar blues; a primitive baby step or the makings of musical greatness? Find out why you need more of this essential progression in your life!
5 Tips For Playing Slow Solos
4th November, 2022 by Mitch Laddie
How can you deliver well constructed, emotive and intentional solos over a slow blues; avoiding overplaying and turning heads in the process? Read on
5 Things To Do Every Time You Practice Guitar
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Want a checklist to ensure your guitar practice is hitting the mark? Read on …..
4 Reasons You Can’t Play Guitar Faster
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whether you are scaling the heady heights of shred guitar prowess or building a repertoire of honest classic rock, speedy guitar playing is never too far away.
3 Reasons Why You Need A Whammy Bar
6th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whammy bar, tremolo arm, wiggle stick; this ingenious implement commands more respective use than gratuitous dive bombing and wanton waggling!
Forgotten Stars Of ‘90s Shred Guitar
5th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Think you know your shredders? In this blog we uncover four top shred guitarists whose names and playing, may have escaped you.
Classic Shred Guitar Albums
4th May, 2022 by Sam Bell
The 80’s & 90’s heralded a new dawn of technical guitar prowess and spawned some of the most excellent shred guitar recordings ever committed to tape. Who makes the list? Read on!
3 Ways To Use A Metronome
25th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
What is the one thing we could all use more of? Reliable timing. And the best tool for the job … the humble metronome.
Warm Ups - The Missing Part Of Your Guitar Practice Routine?
11th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Let’s face it - playing anything on this crazy instrument places demands on fingers and tendons which would cause most physios to wince! So why do so many guitarists skip an all important warm up?