Tag Archives: Guitar Lessons

Creativity is its own reward!

Letting music flow through you can be so rewarding, can’t it? Whether you’re strumming a guitar, composing a melody, or just letting the rhythm take over, it’s like a conversation with your soul. Are you thinking about performing, creating, or maybe just jamming to some tunes? What’s got you inspired? Focusing on your own inspirationContinue reading “Creativity is its own reward!”

Selective Learning and the lasting results of loyal muscle memory

Once upon a time… a lot of young and inexperienced teachers, new and experienced students are in the clutches of unwise instruction based on learning vast amounts of misleading and seemingly practical repetitious efforts that can do almost nothing for the creative and the muse, along with all the offspring and outputs to come! WhatContinue reading “Selective Learning and the lasting results of loyal muscle memory”

Transform Your Guitar Skills with an Experienced Teacher

Adapts to each individual student. Focused on developing your tone, musicality, and self expression. Clear diagrams. No dumb questions. – Kelvin R. My first lesson was great. I felt he understood my goals and my direction better than other instructors. I’ve been playing 20 years and feel like this will take to a level IContinue reading “Transform Your Guitar Skills with an Experienced Teacher”

Master Guitar Skills with Creative Techniques

To enhance skills with the guitar, a strong desire for creative experience is essential. Embrace the tactile connection through regular playing and tuning. Focus on goals while exploring chord shapes and sound patterns, using imagination to manipulate pitches. Cultivating inspiration encourages a deeper relationship with the instrument. Keep playing!

Playing with Patterns

The focus of musical development should initially be on understanding intervals and essential elements like “The Modes” to build a strong foundation. Knowledge of an instrument and consistent practice, including scales, finger exercises, and rhythmic training, is crucial. Arranging by pattern and improvisation, paired with a background in music theory, leads to new creative opportunities. Building muscle memory through practice is essential. To progress efficiently and avoid correcting bad muscle memory, consistent practice and seeking guidance for overcoming plateaus are key. For guitar enthusiasts at all levels, reaching out for personalized guidance can lead to significant breakthroughs in playing skills.

Numbers and Letters

Music theory explains the building blocks of music. Each pitch is assigned a number, with 8 being the octave of 1. Inversions add up to 9, such as 1=8, 2=7, and 3=6. The “3” is the “Third”, which when combined with letters becomes a musical note. Letters A-G, including sharps and flats, are used in music. A# is equivalent to Bb, known as “Enharmonic”. A Major consists of specific notes with defined steps between them. It is essential to learn the notes on the fingerboard early on. The next step involves learning about chords and scales.

Triads, Power Chords, and all that Jazz

A three-note chord, or triad, consists of the root, third, and fifth notes of a scale. In the key of A Major, this would be A, C#, E. Power chords typically use only the root and fifth. Jazz chords can be embellished with additional notes, such as the 9th or 13th. Chord “substitution” involves using different notes than the traditional triad.

S.H.I.T.E. explained

Chris De Warenne, a veteran musician with over three decades of experience, is set to release new Metal Shred guitar-oriented music in early 2024. He is known to excel at playing, programming, and sequencing instruments. His acronym S.H.I.T.E. refers to the “Trinary” code in A.I. units. This talented musician boldly embraces rock ‘n roll.