Technique

Are You Choosing The Right Guitar Lessons For You?

18th February, 2022 by Stuart Shields

In this digital age, we guitarists are spoilt with an almost overwhelming choice of lessons and online content. But how do you know if the lessons you choose are working for you?

4 Ways To Practice Guitar More Effectively

21st January, 2022 by Stuart Shields

The art of practicing guitar, to reap the best results, is a deep and layered subject. So how about 4 simple, performance enhancing adjustments you can make to your practice right now? Read on!

5 Ways To Play Guitar With Feel

17th December, 2021 by Stuart Shields

That’s the sole purpose of any musician, right? To emotionally connect with a listener, pull on their heart strings or bring the boogie. Want to make them dance or cry? It’s all in the feel.

How To Improve Your Picking: Part 1

7th October, 2021 by Stuart Shields

Do you ever feel like your fretting and picking hands aren’t talking to each other? When it comes to improving your picking accuracy, rather than speed alone, hand synchronisation is the key ….

How To Learn From Video Guitar Lessons More Effectively

3rd September, 2021 by Stuart Shields

Gone are the days when aspiring players would hunch over a transcription book. Video guitar lessons are nothing new, but is there a right and wrong method to learning this way? Read on ...

How To Make Chords Fit Together (Without The Theory) - Part 1

26th July, 2021 by Stuart Shields

Wouldn’t it be great if there were a simple way of knocking out great sounding chord progressions, in any key, without the hours of studying theory?

Is Your Thumb Position Killing Your Progress?

2nd July, 2021 by Stuart Shields

So you’ve plateaued again; reached that point where you can’t play that run, riff or lick any faster or accurately. Before you give up, the solution could simply be the position of your thumb.

The Importance of Rhythm Guitar

17th June, 2021 by Mitch Laddie

It is all too often to become distracted by the shiny promise and glory of lead guitar, but without solid rhythm chops, are you leaving the most important skills behind?

Improving Your Guitar Speed

4th June, 2021 by Stuart Shields

So, you’ve arrived at the speedy part of that solo or have designs on melting some faces with your alternate picking. Hold on champ, before you reach for the metronome here are some tips to muse over

How To Turn Effort Into Progress

25th May, 2021 by Sam Bell

What happens when trying your best isn't getting you where you want to be on the guitar? Effort is the key, sure; but how do you turn that effort into results? Sam Bell explores .....

Which Guitar Skills Should I Focus On?

29th April, 2021 by Stuart Shields

No matter what your guitar goals, every ambition requires a skill set - from busking a 3 chord song to the heady heights of shred. A definitive guide would be helpful, right? Read on ….

Tension? Is It Holding Back Your Guitar Playing?

14th April, 2021 by Stuart Shields

Struggling to nail ‘that lick’? Sometimes feel you are ‘fighting’ your guitar just to get the notes out? The solution may not be better technique. We discuss the progress killer that is tension!

How To Play In Time

1st April, 2021 by Stuart Shields

It’s the skill most prized amongst serious and amateur musicians alike; transforming even the simplest guitar part into something magical. We dig deep into the topic of staying in time.

5 Ways To Improve Your Tone By Adjusting Your Playing

26th March, 2021 by Mitch Laddie

It’s not an old wives tale, tone really is in the fingers! So instead of swapping out your guitar or reaching for a gear based solution, Mitch Laddie shares some tips to improve your tone naturally.

Mitch Laddie’s Top 5 Blues Guitar Tips

25th February, 2021 by Mitch Laddie

Licklibrary blues expert, Mitch Laddie helps you fast track your blues guitar playing with 5 tips used by the pros; guaranteed to instantly supercharge your skills and sound.

Who Invented Shred Guitar Techniques?

11th February, 2021 by Stuart Shields

Who tapped the first lick? Who swept that first sweep? And who do we have to thank for the slippery legato shred runs we all love to try and master?

Pop Songs With Surprisingly Awesome Guitar Riffs

27th November, 2020 by Stuart Shields

We all know those classic songs, for which the guest guitar solo transformed a catchy pop tune into something more. But what happens when pop acts add a crunching riff to one of their hits?

3 Effective Ways To Turn Scales Into Solos

13th November, 2020 by Stuart Shields

So, you’ve put in the hours, listened to your teachers and learnt all your scales. Your neck is a playground of notes! But when you solo, all that comes out are scales! Sound familiar? Read on …