by Joseph Brenna | Mar 31, 2014 | Blues, Guitar Lessons |
Playing the blues is a great way to get into improvisation, phrasing, rhythm guitar, swing feel and shuffle grooves. Here’s a step-by-step how to. 1) Choose a Key Any key will do but some guitar friendly blues keys are E, A and G. If you happen to be jamming with...
by Joseph Brenna | Dec 24, 2013 | Guitar Lessons, Learning, Practice, Transcription |
Listening to music and transcribing are two of the most valuable practices a guitar student can engage in. As with most rewarding practices, they require focus, time, and a lot of patience. But after a while you will see your improvisations soar to new heights of...
by Joseph Brenna | Dec 3, 2013 | Chords, Guitar Lessons |
Barre chords can be the breaking point for many beginning guitarists. Everyone who has learned them knows that they can cause a lot of frustration and discomfort. One issue is that every guitarist’s hands and fingers are shaped a little differently, so it can be...
by Joseph Brenna | Nov 11, 2013 | Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Practice |
related posts: The Secret to Gaining Guitar Practice Momentum “Sometimes you’ll want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stay with it you’re gonna be rewarded.” – Jimi Hendrix Learning guitar is a long, and...
by Joseph Brenna | Oct 21, 2013 | Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Solos, Improvisation, Lead Guitar |
In a guitar lesson this week a student asked for help making her solos more musical. Since what makes a great solo is somewhat subjective, and the possibilities extensive, that can be difficult to teach. But one of the simplest tips that I give to students, especially...