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  • Mother's Day

    5 Songs To Serenade Mom With This Mother’s Day

    By Erick Gerber
    In May 11, 2018
    On Acoustic Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons, Uncategorized
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    Do you want to do something extra special for your mom this mother’s day, but you’re running a little low on cash? Or maybe she feels too bad when you spend money on her and appreciates gestures more than gifts (moms for the win!). Well, lucky for you, we’ve put together a list of 5 great “mom songs” to serenade her with this Mother’s Day, complete with lyrics, chord...
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  • Top 5 Percussive Guitar Players

    Top 5 Percussive Guitar Players

    By Craig Goudge
    In Feb 28, 2018
    On Acoustic Guitar, Inspiration
    14 Comments
    If you don’t know what percussive guitar playing is or how it works, then you NEED to watch these amazing videos! We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 favourite percussive guitar players, particularly of the acoustic variety. All 5 of these are definitely worth checking out, so make sure you watch all of them and let us know in the comments which guitarist is your favourite. Let’s get...
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  • Expensive Guitar

    Expensive Guitar – Is It Worth It?

    By Tyrone Mayer
    In Sep 12, 2016
    On Acoustic Guitar, Gear, Guitar Buying Advice
    No Comments
    In all my years as a guitarist, I’ve always aspired to own and play an expensive guitar. I’ve always owned (and many novice guitar players do own) cheap guitars but is there a difference between a cheap guitar vs an expensive guitar? Can you tell the difference? Is your expensive guitar worth it? Well, we found a really cool video demonstrating the difference between a cheap $150 entry level...
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  • Why This Is The Year To Start Playing Guitar?

    By Paul Whitehead
    In Nov 6, 2014
    On Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Memoirs Of A RocknRolla, Music and Stress, Music Therapy, Rock n Roll 101
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    Why is this the year to start playing guitar? Well let’s examine some brief history before we tackle we answer that question. On Woodstock farm on August 18, 1969 Jimi Hendrix played what is today considered one of the most prolific guitar performances. A few years later great blues guitarist Duane Allman and The Allman Brothers played one of many magical nights at the Fillmore East. Fast-forward to December...
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  • Guitar Love: Ovation Celebrity Series

    By Anthony Bierman
    In Sep 1, 2014
    On Acoustic Guitar, Gear, Guitar Buying Advice, Guitars, Rock n Roll 101
    No Comments
    The Ovation Celebrity series guitars are a good batch to look at if you’re looking into getting a nice entry/mid-level acoustic guitar. I hope to offer some pointers on the series in this blog that can help anyone curious about these instruments. A lot of information on the models and the specs of each can be found on the official ovation page: click here. Ovation Celebrity Series: Some Features...
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  • Motivation to Practice Guitar

    By Erick Gerber
    In Mar 3, 2014
    On Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Motivation, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
    No Comments
    As a songwriter, guitar teacher and performing artist, I often find it extremely difficult to just pick up my guitar and play (whether it’s to just have a fun jam, or because I have to.) I am very happy and grateful to be able to make a living through my guitar, via teaching students and the occasional well-paying gig, but sometimes I think that my dependence on my guitar...
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  • Advantages Of Playing Acoustic Guitar

    By Gareth Bertolani
    In Sep 3, 2012
    On Acoustic Guitar, Gear, Gig Guidance, Guitar Buying Advice, Guitar Lessons
    6 Comments
    I think the acoustic guitar has a bit of a bad rep and hopefully, this will fix that as well as get some more people interested in the acoustic guitar again. One of the reasons for this is probably because often the acoustic is your first guitar that you learn on, and just a stepping-stone to the electric guitar and all its amplified glory. Another reason might be that...
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  • Common Beginner Mistakes On Guitar

    Common Beginner Mistakes On Guitar

    By Daniel Widmonte
    In May 30, 2010
    On Acoustic Guitar, Barre Chords, Chords, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
    No Comments
    Most beginners guitarist’s, more often than not come face to face with many common beginner mistakes on guitar. Along with a seemingly unclimbable wall of obstacles and aspirations. Some people at this point attempt to climb this wall, some succeed and some don’t, and other people merely turn around and go home. Alas, Guitar Excellence is here to your rescue. Don’t worry we are here to help you get...
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  • Guitar Lesson

    How To Get The Most Out Of Your Guitar Lesson

    By Richard Oldfield
    In Apr 19, 2010
    On Acoustic Guitar, Barre Chords, Bass Guitar, CADGED system, Chords, Ear Training, Electric Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Open Chords, Practice, Practice Tips, Rock n Roll 101
    2 Comments
    Being prepared for your guitar lesson will ensure that you get the most out of your time spent with your teacher. Following the few steps listed below will help facilitate a better understanding of the material covered in the lesson. No Distractions Keep all distractions at bay for the duration of your guitar lesson. It may be hard to explain to your curious younger brother or your new puppy...
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  • Acoustic vs Electric

    Acoustic vs Electric Guitar

    By Richard Globisch
    In Apr 9, 2010
    On Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Gear, Guitar Buying Advice, Guitars
    No Comments
    A common question for beginners to ask is: ”Is there a difference between playing acoustic guitar and electric guitar?” Acoustic vs Electric is a very real battle on the world of guitar. No matter whether you’re talking about learning the instrument as an object of study, or just playing it, the answer is “Yes”. Concerning learning to play the guitar, either an electric or an acoustic will suffice. There...
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