October Learn & Master Guitar News


 

Video Tip - Power Chords!

Power chords are the foundation of rock and roll guitar playing! This video tip shows how to play power chords.

Learn several basic power chords in the open position as well as several forms that can be moved anywhere on the neck of the guitar. With these forms, you can play power chords in any key. Learn all you can!

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Learn & Master Guitar LIVE Lessons!
October 22 at 7pm CST US
TONIGHT--Classical Guitar with Rodrigo Rodriguez

Rodrigo was born in Quito Ecuador, South America. Coming from a very musical family, he started playing guitar at the age of 9, recording his first LP at the age of 12.

He's played Carnegie Hall, recorded over 16 CDs, performed with numerous symphonies, and toured the world. His playing is incredibly passionate, technically brilliant, yet full of beauty. It's an honor to welcome this amazing artist to live lessons.

Great music, free giveaways, and more!

JOIN TONIGHT'S LIVE LESSON HERE...
 


 
7 Things to Do When You Feel Stuck

Ever feel frustrated and stuck in your guitar learning? There is nothing more disheartening than the feeling like you’re just not “getting it”. You’re working faithfully in your learning but you just aren’t making the progress you would like.

Here are a few practical tips for getting yourself un-stuck and back on track with your playing.

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This Month in Gibson's Skills House

Latest Song Lessons: Get Your Shine On (Florida Georgia Line)
Carmelita (Warren Zevon)
I've Been Everywhere (Johnny Cash)
My Curse (Killswitch Engage)
Don't Know What You Got (Til it's Gone) (Cinderella)
Heart of Rock n Roll (Huey Lewis and The News)
Peaceful Easy Feeling (The Eagles)
Tattoos on This Town (Jason Aldean)
                    
Guitar Apprentice: She Will Be Loved (Maroon 5)

Foundation Lessons: Restringing Your Acoustic Guitar

Style Lessons: Bluegrass: Wildwood Flower
Jazz Turnarounds

Interviews: Brendon Small (Part 1)




 
October Student of the Month

Name: Ray U. (aka folio)

My Instruments/gear:

*Martin Custom Dreadnought
*Taylor 814ce
*eBand JS-10

*More picks than I can count

Favorite Artists/Bands: My musical tastes are rather eclectic, ranging everywhere from classical to country to bluegrass to pop, rock, and some jazz. Favorite guitarists are Pete Huttlinger, Pat Metheny, Sungha Jung, and Tommy Emmanuel

Favorite style(s) to play: I’m still in the early stages of LMG so having a favorite playing style is still ahead of me. My ambition is fingerstyle.

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