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Something Really Cool I Found To Learn Guitar (why didn’t I think of this?!)
I really don’t endorse or recommend things that aren’t worth it but I thought this one was worth mentioning. One of my students actually brought in her laptop to one of her lessons to show me “Jamorama”, an interactive guitar lesson program that she had downloaded onto her computer. She told me she brought it in a few months ago for herself after about a year’s worth of lessons with me and apparently it has been really helping her learn guitar… gosh darnit! I thought I was just that amazing of a teacher! 
AnyWHO, this product goes over pretty much everything I’ve covered in this blog… times 100. I mean I can only take on so many students so I might as well direct all you who have been requesting lesson time with me to a program I’m pretty sure will help you learn guitar–QUICK. The program teaches beginners guitar, as well as more advanced guitar lessons, so you can keep using this tool for a long time. I’m actually going to buy a copy of this myself for inspiration on how to better teach my own students. I’m very impressed by what I’ve seen so far.
Considering a half hour lesson with my runs anywhere from $12-16 per lesson (depending on guitar level), I’d say without a doubt this is a steal. Click the picture below check out the program yourself:
Three Steps on How to Overcome Stagefright
For all those of you who are more advanced guitar players and are performing and have a little stagefright, this post is for you. You’ve practiced and practiced, but now feel you are ready to perform and show the world what you can do. Only problem is you’re afraid. No worries, this three step guide [...]
Super Easy Song to Learn – Jason Mraz “I’m Yours”
Congratulations!! If you have learned the last four chords I have shown you, you are now capable of playing Jason Mraz’s song, “I’m Yours”.
Here is the progression of the chords:
G Major (also written “G”)
D Major (also written “D”)
E Minor (also written “Em”)
C Major (also written “C”)
Click Here to View When to Change Chords and [...]
Super Easy Chord to Play #4 – G Major
This is the last chord I’m going to teach you before I show you how to play Jason Mraz’s popular song “I’m Yours”. This is G Major, a chord you will find yourself using time and time again. This chord can be played two ways, and you can decide for yourself what sounds best to [...]
Super Easy Chord to Play #3 – C Major
I hope you’re learning these chords well. Just another word of advice (I know, I’m full of helpful words of advice), since you know two chords already, try playing one chord (in time) and then switching to the other. This will help you to learn the chords better, and you will train your fingers to [...]
Super Easy Chord to Play #2 – D Major
I’ve given you a couple days to learn E Minor before going onto another chord. This one is also extremely simple. All the chords I show you are chords that you will use frequently when learning new songs. Here is a diagram of where your fingers should on the fretboard:
This one is special, as [...]
Super Easy Chord To Play #1 – E Minor
Ok so now that you’re ready to play, I’m going to give you a chord to practice: E Minor. This one is fantastically simple.
Remember the first “fret” is the one closest to your tuning pegs. We’re going to be using the second fret for this chord. Your middle finger will need to be on the [...]
An Interview With Tommy Heart
One of my most advanced students, Tommy Heart, is letting me ask him a few quick questions to help beginner guitar students like you get tips and tricks to becoming a better guitar player. Hopefully you will find his answers encouraging to keep you motivated to keep learning more on guitar!
Sophie: What were your biggest [...]
Guitar Lessons for Beginners
On the topic of guitar teachers, my advice would be to really have to find a guitar teacher you really connect with, if one-on-one guitar lessons is your method of learning guitar. Easy songs for beginners on guitar are easy to find, but you do need direction to make sure you’re learning right, that’s why [...]
Finger Strength and Dexterity
I almost certainly don’t have to tell you this, but your fingers and hands are probably very tired from all the practicing you’ve been doing (hint hint)! The tips of your fingers on your left hand may also hurt from pressing the strings, especially if you play acoustic guitar, as the strings tend to be [...]
