If you are a guitarist who has trouble with the following: Memorizing scales or theory Applying scales or theory creatively Getting yourself to practice/study fundamental things like scales and theory Playing expressively Understanding how scales and theory concepts connect with one another Then, I would bet that a couple of things could be said about...
One thing I emphasize with all of my guitar students is the importance of using a metronome when practicing. Most of my students are initially resistant to the idea of using one. Some remain resistant to it, while others eventually embrace the metronome as a practice tool. I can usually see a clear distinction in...
Back in 2006 and 2007 I went through a period of intense practicing and musical growth on the guitar. Most serious musicians go through a similar ‘wood-shedding’ period like this at some point, where they hole up and put in consistent days with numerous hours of practicing. During my wood-shedding years, I managed to sustain...