In this week’s episode, we interview Dave Garlick about his new guitar, learning guitar techniques, and the benefits of using the ‘loud side of the spectrum’ as opposed to the ‘quiet’ side. Episode Notes DaveRead More

No. You’re not going to be really good at it. I know I don’t have anything. I’d do something else if I could get the money for a second guitar. But I could learn howRead More

One of this year’s great books: ‘No Good Deed Goes unpunished: the life and crimes of Billy Corgan’ by Jonathan Wilson How to pick up women from behind: the tips of an accomplished DJ ARead More

This depends on a mix of what you’re trying to learn and how hard you think it will be. For example, if you’re new to it and want to learn the fundamentals of fingerstyle guitarRead More

First, take a look through the chords for every chord in the root position. Notice what they sound like; each one has its own sound. Now play them a few times in one key (eitherRead More

A lot of guitarists have the belief that there is an “absolute” number of chords in a guitar chord progression. I am not one of those people. There are at least four, five, six, andRead More

Don’t know? The first thing I think of is the name of the song. I think of a song that has a good beat. It’s not necessarily the most popular rock song, but is aRead More

No, I can’t. I don’t know if I’ll ever be able to do it. I’ve been on a good track in my life. I mean, I don’t have to do any more of those things.Read More

The answer to this question has a lot to do with your musical preferences and experience, so it’s best to make it up as you go along. Most guitar players start with one chord (usuallyRead More

I’ve not met any teacher who says that they will teach the piano in five to six months. It’s not going to be as quick as that. A lot of it has to do withRead More