Student Resources and Articles

Apr 18, 2017

Good Gear for Beginners and Students on a Budget - Recommendations from an Instructor and Guitar Lover

It's a great time to be a guitar player, and there and some great instrument options out there that punch way above their weight class. As a teacher, I'm always on the lookout for good gear at a good price…Read more

Apr 17, 2017

How To Choose A Guitar Teacher - Guitar World

Check out Guitar World's article on How To Choose The Right Guitar Instructor

What are you looking for? What kind of student do you want to be?

Apr 15, 2017

Learning Music is for Life

My youngest student is four years old, and my two oldest students are retired and a doctor. There's always something more to learn, some place new to explore, someone new to play with.

Apr 13, 2017

Does your pick spin? Wrist hurt? You're holding it wrong!

Does your pick spin? Can't pick fast? So many students hit a roadblock simply because they hold the pick the wrong way! Use the side of your first finger near the nail and push your thumb lightly into it to…

Practice DOESN'T Make Perfect!!

Great article about why it's so hard to learn things without feedback. Having a good teacher observe what you're doing and offer feedback can save hundreds of hours of frustration. SCIENCE!
http://www.slate.com/articles/health_and_science/science/2017/03/practice_doesn_t_make_perfect_feedback_does.html