Monthly Archives: June 2016
The Basics of Improvisation Many guitarists learn to play solo by mimicking technical licks and riffs from their favorite artists into their own playing while adding their own personal style. The result of this approach is that they learn to improvise this particular style of playing but they lack the technical understanding of why these […]
If you’re living in or around Northeast Philadelphia and are contemplating taking guitar lessons, take a look at what David Joel has to offer. The better the guitar teacher, i.e. the more learned, practiced, willing to help, understanding, greater level of aforethought in preparation and of course patience, the better the potential for the student […]
Guitar Lessons – Class is in session! There is no better way to learn to play guitar than with an experienced guitar teacher. It can be mundane to learn about something you have no interest in. It can also be mundane to learn about something you are passionate about if you aren’t being taught correctly. […]
You’ve heard the words “Music Theory” referred throughout the Philadelphia Guitar Lessons website, but what exactly is Music Theory? Music theory is the area of music in which one learns and applies the key ideas and concepts that show a musician why music works the way it does. It provides understanding of music so that […]
Do I need guitar lessons? A general rule of thumb for anyone wanting to pick up the guitar, whether for the very first time or to relearn, is that lessons are always a good idea. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t educate yourself through books, video and online. But along with all of that, especially in […]