Modes seem to be one of the most confusing parts of music theory but the concept is actually really simple.

What exactly is a scale and why does it matter? Check out the videos for how to solo using the pentatonic scale.

Music theory doesn't have to be intimidating! This blog post series is your go-to for quick music theory you can use. First up: Chords!

Buying your first guitar can be fun and exciting. But it's also overwhelming. There are so many choices and so much conflicting advice....

The dreaded barre chords! These bad boys seem to give even the most accomplished guitar player problems. This lesson includes a technique...

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Do you know how many times my previous guitar and bass teachers told me about tension? Zero. I only recently started considering how...

Merriam-Webster offers us one definition of progress as “to develop to a higher, better or more advanced stage.” But exactly HOW can you...

Do you feel excited but also a little intimidated by the prospect of playing slide guitar? If so, you are not alone! Even the most...

Game of Thrones reference aside, cold winter weather is upon us. What are you doing to care for your guitar this winter? Depending on the...

Want to know the best way get motivated to practice? It's wildly simple: Put your guitar where you see it. Jeff Beck once said of his...

It’s pretty easy to see how finger position makes a big difference in your guitar playing. But what about your thumb? The position of...

You know some scales and you know some chords, right? Now what? When playing in a Minor Key (ie. Em, Bm, Am), use the Minor Pentatonic...