It’s a great day to learn So today is the day! The day you’ve decided to begin learning how to play the guitar. I can remember the first time I picked up my first 6 string. It was an incredible experience. It’s a great day to rock, and we salute you! If you’ve the passion, […]
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So many strings, so little time With the plethora of strings available today, it can be difficult to decide which string works best for you. If you’re a beginner, it can be nearly impossible. But don’t fret! We have compiled a buying guide and a list of string suggestions for your consideration. There’s a few
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A Buying Guide One of the first things we do when we want to learn an instrument is…well…find an instrument to play. So it’s no surprise that when I talk to prospective students, the topic of “what’s best” comes up. There are SO many products on the market today that this article could probably turn
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Pitch perfect Hello everyone! One of the things we want to learn is how to tune the guitar. It’s important that your instrument is in tune. If it isn’t, though your fingers may be on the correct frets, the songs you learn and play will not sound correct. This can also create issues with your
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What is Rosin?Rosin is a by product of pine trees that appears initially as a substance called Resin. Resin is acquired much like maple syrup in that it is collected via a process called “tapping”. Basically, a plug is placed into the tree and the resin drips out into collectors.Resin is then extensively heated so that
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Hot topic Hello there friends! It’s time to talk about Violin shoulder rests. In the world of violin playing, shoulder rests are a relatively new thing. They made their debut during the 20th century and have been causing contention since the first one rolled off the line. You might ask, “But Sir, why are people
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Why don’t we use all the strings? This is because initially, it can be tricky making all the strings ring with all the necessary fingers on the fingerboard, having just picked up the guitar. Trust me, it gets a lot easier, but we first need to learn the mechanics of making a chord. What are
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In the know Hey everyone! The first thing I do when I start teaching a new guitar student, is help them memorize the parts of the guitar. Why? Well, because I use these terms all the time and we need to be able to speak the same language. If I say, “place your hand on
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The odd couple At first glance, this sounds like the marriage of oil and vinegar. When we think of the violin, we don’t normally think about working out. When we think about working out, we don’t normally think about playing the violin. But let me tell you friends, there are many lessons to be learned
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Knowing your violin is half the battle Welcome everyone! In this article we are going to talk about the notes on the violin. It’s important to know what the violin is capable of in order to make full use of your lessons and the skills they produce. Notes on the violin are also sometimes referred
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