Category: Beginner Guitar

How long does it take to become a guitarist? This article is about becoming the genuine article… 30 minutes at a time. If you’re like most people, practicing is something you don’t have unlimited time for. So you want to make the most of every minute. But, there’s so much to learn that many people [...]

Name: Bill Applegate City: Newport Beach, CA Forum Username: appledaddy My Gear: 2007 Martin 000-28 2010 Fender American Standard Strat 3-Tone Sunburst – Maple Fretboard 2009 Catalina ’63 – (This is a little beach guitar. Consider it the “stunt double” for the Martin. It takes all the abuse and I don’t stress about the scratches [...]

I know, I know… You’re excited about learning the guitar and this time “you’re going to do it right”. You’ve made a little vow to yourself that goes something like this… “I won’t move on until every note is perfect!” BEWARE… PERFECTIONISM CAN BE A TRAP! Perfectionism can dampen your enthusiasm and hamper your learning. [...]

Name: John Leonard City: Cookstown, Ireland Forum Username: jleo legacy My Gear: Godin SeaGull S6 Folk Cedar +Q1 Crafter GAE 648 CD acoustic Squire (Fender) Stratocaster standard (Gun metal black) Yamaha 112J electric. (Blue) Stagg C542 (nylon string classical) M-Audio Keystudio (39 key midi keyboard) Hohner Countryman Hobo acoustic (Satin) (Retired) I rarely play through [...]

Name: Dan Brown City: Bradley Beach, NJ near Asbury Park (born and raised Brooklyn, NY) Forum Username: Dan Brown My Instruments/gear: Epiphone Lt. Ed ES 355, Fender Squier Strat MIM (1991),  Charvel Custom 625C Acoustic Electric, Yamaha FG400A, circa 1958 Harmony Meteor semi hollow body, Harmony LP knock off.  Fender Bullet Amp Favorite Artists/Bands: First [...]