Are you practicing hard but still feel like you’re not making much progress with your guitar playing? Here are some suggestions for making improvements by taking a more relaxed approach.
In western culture there’s this very pervasive and rather silly macho attitude where hard work is seen as a great virtue. Many people even appear to think that nothing that’s worth having comes without a struggle (and the longer and harder that struggle, the better!). Many musicians also have this belief, which is unfortunate, since …

Guitar instruction videos can be very helpful for any guitarist who wants to improve their skills, regardless of how advanced s/he already is. There’s a wide choice available too, both as DVDs and online guitar lessons, each covering lots of different musical styles. But how do you decide which to choose? Think about these three things when you’re choosing a guitar learning video:
1. Teacher Qualifications and/or Experience
Guitar lesson DVDs are generally of good quality, but online guitar training videos can be another matter altogether. There’s …

If you’re learning the guitar but aren’t making the kind of progress you’d like, you may be feeling discouraged. Don’t give up though – chances are you just need to make some minor changes in your approach and practice regime. Let’s look at some easy tips that can help you be a better guitar player.
1. Using a metronome
Do you normally practice with a metronome? If you don’t, you should make it a priority to start, as this will help you to develop excellent rhythmic precision …

Many people who are learning guitar and have already got a grip on the basics find that they reach a kind of plateau, and the rapid improvements that came so quickly during the early weeks and months of learning can stop. This can be a frustrating time, and it’s at this point that you may need to change your strategy in order to further improve your guitar playing.
Here are five tips that can help you on the path to becoming a better guitarist.
1. Learn …