Theory
The Power of Musical Sequences
27th June, 2025 by Sam Bell
Ever tried to apply a scale to something musical and ended up simply regurgitating the scale? How can you actually apply scales in a more musical way? The answer - Sequences!
How Music Theory Will Unlock Your Creativity
14th February, 2025 by Eliza Lee
For many guitarists, the notion of adopting music theory can be daunting. But, rather than hamper your natural flow, can this be the key to unlocking your musical potential? Eliza Lee discusses ...
3 Chord Progression Hacks
13th September, 2024 by Sam Bell
The art of the perfect chord progression; is it songwriting alchemy? Or can understanding how chords fit together really be this simple ....
3 Chord Building Hacks
23rd August, 2024 by Sam Bell
Understanding the fundamentals of how chords are constructed equips you for more than rhythm guitar greatness; it is the cornerstone of better musicianship. Sam Bell discusses ....
Should you stop using guitar TAB to become a better rock guitarist?
27th June, 2024 by Eliza Lee
Whilst there can be no doubt that it has its benefits as a learning tool - is there a time to put down the tablature, and could there be huge benefits to your playing if you do so?
Do you need music theory to be a good musician?
18th August, 2023 by Rich 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…
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...
5 Reasons You Should Learn Other People’s Songs
30th December, 2022 by Mitch Laddie
While creativity and freedom are a wonderful thing, sometimes we all need a little reminder of why we need to learn other people’s songs.
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?
Learn Your Fretboard In 3 Easy Steps
15th January, 2021 by Stuart Shields
With 6 strings and (potentially) 24 frets, the fretboard offers 144 places to play only 11 notes! So how do you learn every note? There must be some short cuts, right? Indeed there are, read on …..
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?