How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time
In this lesson you'll learn how to sing and play a whole song with any set of strum patterns you like.
Perfect Your Practice
5-Minute Lesson: Practice & Warm-Up Tips from Julian Lage
In this 5-Minute lesson, guitarist Julian Lage explains the benefits of practicing quietly on the acoustic guitar.
10 Ways Using a Flash Recorder Can Help Music Students & Teachers
BY ERIN SHRADER Sure, our smartphones can record audio and video, but they also to a million other things that we might need to access at any given moment. ... Read More...
Stuck in a Rut With Your Guitar? Try These Practice Techniques
By Adam Perlmutter It’s not uncommon for even the most accomplished guitarists to hit walls when practicing—whether caused by difficulties in learning to pl... Read More...
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Quick Tip: All Practice and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Guitarist
BY JANE MILLER | FROM THE FEBRUARY 2014 ISSUE OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR Writers have a saying to describe the process of practicing their craft: B.I.C. or Butt in ... Read More...
3 Practice Techniques to Learn Tough Passages and Overcome Musical Roadblocks
In this lesson, we’ll take a six-bar passage and break it into small, easily approachable sections.
Double the Effectiveness of your Precious Practice Time by Recording It
FROM THE MARCH 2009 ISSUE OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR | BY DAN APCZYNSKI There’s a well-worn philosophical riddle that asks, “If a tree falls in the forest, and ther... Read More...
Perfect Your Practice: Sharpen Your Time-Keeping Skills on Guitar
By Adam Perlmutter Developing a solid sense of time is essential for all musicians—and that’s especially true for those who play with others. There are many... Read More...
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Perfect Your Practice: 3 Approaches to Warming Up on Guitar
By Adam Perlmutter When starting a practice session, it can be tempting to jump right into the latest song that you’ve been working on. But just as it would... Read More...
How Do Guitarists Practice?
By Adam Perlmutter Practicing is one of the most important things you can do as a guitarist, whether you’re an absolute beginner or seasoned professional. Y... Read More...