No, but I can learn how to improvise at 20. As a kid, the closest thing would be a teacher. But I did have teachers over 30. I learned how to play from my mom who was very good at music. That’s always been the most important thing. But I’ve also used music to learn …
There are many different ways to think about guitar chords. Learning guitar chords by ear or using chords in your guitar riffs is one of them, but I’d bet if your goal is to learn guitar songs you haven’t heard before, you’re better off learning chords to a song by ear. Then, once you’ve gotten …
What things should I buy before I purchase a guitar? If a guitar is too expensive for a beginner, what should I do? In the “Buying a Guitar For Beginners” section, I’ll present an overview of the various guitar market types and types of beginner guitars. Then I’ll discuss the types of beginner guitars, so …
You will also want to know about your amp’s tone control, and which ones you might need on your instrument (or even the best way to use your amp’s effects pedal). Then take note of where you most want to play (or, if you don’t, know where your playing space is in the room!) to …
Is 16 bad enough to pass through? Who cares… the point isn’t the age of the player, only that, as a result of some random statistical anomaly, you will be left at the bottom of the class. That’s right. My students are not supposed to have the IQ of Charlie Sheen, a college dropout from …
It’s almost unheard of. I was born in 1968 and I lived an amazing amount of time as a child. I can’t imagine my own father not being able to learn at a young age. This is what I did when I was at home—I taught myself every instrument from banjo, bass, guitar and drums. …
The electric guitar is a unique style of guitar. You’re probably familiar with the Stratocaster, the Telecaster and the Les Paul Junior and even some new players would recognize the Vibrolux. There are a multitude of electric guitars that cater to different tastes and skill sets. The beauty of the electric guitar and the guitar …
Well, I have to say, it’s a personal preference. Some folks don’t like the amount of cash in their pocket and would rather hold off on buying a guitar for some time at a reasonable price. Other folks, I think, would simply be willing to sit down and learn what they can, and in the …
Guitar lessons can be very important to your development in playing. From 18 to 22 years old and from age 24 to 35 are the ages that are considered good to start guitar lessons. For this reason and because this age group is considered a good starting age to learn guitar, there is not a …
