Monthly Archives: December 2019
The history of the guitar The guitar is a plucked stringed musical instrument that probably originated in Spain early in the 16th century. It is derived from the guitarra latina, a late-medieval instrument with a waisted body and four strings. The early guitar was narrower and deeper than the modern guitar, with a less pronounced […]
Mastering the guitar: Why finding the right instructor is the key to mastering the guitar The guitar is one of the most common instruments for beginner musicians. It’s fun to play, and with practice and dedication, most students can learn to play several easy songs rather quickly. David Joel teaches both acoustic guitar lessons and […]
Know what you know, improvise the rest When you are learning how to play the guitar, you don’t know what you don’t know. As a result, most guitarists do not know what they need to practice and in what order to reach their goals. This often leads them to try to teach themselves how to […]
Guitar maintenance Guitar maintenance is an extremely important topic. It’s often overlooked because we guitarists want to get straight to playing! But you need a functional, working guitar in good condition to perform in the first place. Taking maintenance seriously means you get the best out of your instrument, have it sounding its best at […]