Steps to become a guitarist in Canada If you’re a beginner and looking to become a guitarist in Canada you have quite the road ahead of you. Mastering an instrument alone is a hard task, making it your career is an even harder one. Although, if being a guitarist is your true calling and you[…]
28 March 2023∙7 minutes to read
What Do You Need to Know When You Start Learning how to Play the Guitar? "Who the hell needs a drink & drugs when you've got music?" - Tomo Milicevic There are an estimated 50 million guitarists in the world of which 16% are professionals. With this many guitarists, some of them, surely, must be beginners[…]
17 December 2021∙13 minutes to read
Unlock Your Potential Through The Help Of Your Guitar Trainer In Canada Without the despicable sound of a guitarist, what will a rock band be? Without Brian May, George Harrison, Queen or The Rolling Stones without anyone like Keith Richards, can you possibly imagine The Beatles? Probably not. In the overall beauty of playing recorded[…]
29 November 2020∙7 minutes to read
The Best Guitar Courses in Canada If there’s one staple instrument in any genre and style of music, it’s the guitar. It’s an instrument that most musicians know how to play simply because its a common and versatile one. You can practically play any type of music on the guitar - although some require a[…]
7 February 2020∙7 minutes to read
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What to Do Before You Get Guitar Lessons “The time I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar.” - Jimi Hendrix You might feel like you’re at a crossroads when it comes to starting to play the guitar. You need to choose your guitar[…]
30 January 2020∙6 minutes to read
What You Need to Know About Bass Guitars “The bass, no matter what kind of music you're playing, it just enhances the sound and makes everything sound more beautiful and full. When the bass stops, the bottom kind of drops out of everything.” - Charlie Haden Learning to play bass doesn’t mean just playing the[…]
30 January 2020∙7 minutes to read
Can You Play These Different Guitar Types? Humans have a deep, instinctual need for music – from the sound of the wind soughing through the trees or man-made music, produced through various instruments. While each musical instrument has its strong points and even banging on a drum can have therapeutic effects, no instrument is quite[…]
1 January 2020∙8 minutes to read
Look Beyond the Guitar: Learn Some Other String Instruments. The guitar remains one of the most popular musical instruments in the world – and that doesn’t look like it’s going to change any time soon. However, in a world in which the guitar – electric guitars as much as the classical guitar – is only[…]
23 December 2019∙7 minutes to read
The Guide to Learning to Play Guitar You've always wanted to learn how to play guitar but now you feel it's time. You've listened to the records of Hendrix and Clapton over and over and now you want to aim to be as good a guitar player as them. Maybe you've already bought yourself a[…]
12 June 2019∙6 minutes to read
Advice on Playing the Bass Guitar! “Bass guitar is the engine of the band.” - Suzi Quatro Knowing how to play the bass is initially simpler than playing the drums or the guitar. Nevertheless, a bass guitarist is an essential part of every band and has to understand rhythm and melody in order to unite[…]
1 June 2019∙14 minutes to read
Become a Guitarist by Learning Your Scales “Music is the wine that fills the cup of silence.” - Robert Fripp Music is a part of almost every Brit’s daily life. When we’re happy, we play happy music. Or is it that playing music makes us happy? In either case, your guitar playing should be your main[…]
31 January 2019∙8 minutes to read
How to Have Rhythm when you Play Guitar “To live is to be musical, starting with the blood dancing in your veins. Everything living has a rhythm. Do you feel your music?” - Michael Jackson Although musicians don't need to use a particular technique to move their audience, they do need a sense of rhythm.uk[…]
31 December 2018∙6 minutes to read
How to Play the Guitar without Spending Money “Sometimes the nicest thing to do with a guitar is just look at it.” - Thom Yorke Science has been shown to improve the productiveness of workers. Additionally, many people enjoy music and the guitar is one of the most popular instruments for people to learn. So[…]
19 November 2018∙6 minutes to read
Which Are the Best Tools for Learning to Play Guitar? “Music is given to us with the sole purpose of establishing an order in things, including, and particularly, the coordination between man and time.” - Igor Stravinsky Video streaming accounts for half of all music listened to online and YouTube is the first place people[…]
22 October 2018∙6 minutes to read
How Do You Become a Guitarist? “Music does a lot of things for a lot of people. It's transporting, for sure. It can take you right back, years back, to the very moment certain things happened in your life. It's uplifting, it's encouraging, it's strengthening.” - Aretha Franklin A lot of Brits play a music[…]
11 October 2018∙7 minutes to read
How to Play Different Styles of Music on The Guitar “Music is a necessity. After food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life.” - Keith Richards There are an estimated 50 million guitarists in the world of which 16% are professionals. This means that you’re not the only person in the[…]
2 October 2018∙6 minutes to read
Become a Guitarist with the Internet “If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you’ll make the news or something. But if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you’ll get to where you want to be.”[…]
2 October 2018∙7 minutes to read
How do I Begin Learning the Guitar? So you’ve decided to play guitar. You’re just starting to delve into the details and combing the internet with searches like ‘guitar lessons’ and ‘how do I start?’. (You've probably done that already, honestly - hence why you are here!) The research stage might last for a couple[…]
5 March 2018∙8 minutes to read
Why is the Guitar an Easy Instrument? At first sight, of all the instruments that we have today the guitar seems to be one of the most accessible to pick up and learn. It is ubiquitous, and its popularity with teens is no surprise given how fast they can pick it up and strum their[…]
5 March 2018∙7 minutes to read
How Do You Introduce Music to Children? Your child wakes up one morning full of enthusiasm, and tells you all about their sudden passion and determination to learn to play guitar. Good God - what do you do? How do you begin? Have they succumbed to the siren call of music already? What do you[…]
5 March 2018∙11 minutes to read
Everything You Need to Know about the Guitar. Guitar instruction isn't only about playing the instrument. Even absolute beginners should also learn a bit about the general history and culture of this famous 6-string machine. Because electric guitars and acoustic guitars - and the other types of guitar - are not just tools or objects.[…]
5 March 2018∙8 minutes to read
Do You Have What it Takes to Learn Guitar? So you want to learn to play guitar like your favorite guitarists. You want to be a guitar player that sounds like Jimmy Page, Jimi Hendrix or Eric Clapton. You've taken it on, but you just don't know where to start. What is this thing called[…]
5 March 2018∙8 minutes to read
How Much Does a Guitar Cost Then? How does one acquire a guitar? Whether you want to play blues, rock, pop, flamenco, jazz, gypsy jazz or a French variety, you will first have to go through the process of purchasing a guitar. However, it’s sometimes difficult to know how much to spend on this string instrument[…]
5 March 2018∙8 minutes to read
The Everything Guide to Buying a Guitar and Actually Playing It. Wanting to learn how to play the guitar is one thing. But first, you have to know the basics: how to choose your guitar, tune your strings, and the necessary accessories that go along with playing the guitar. Learning to play the guitar cannot[…]
5 March 2018∙6 minutes to read
Everything An Electric Guitarist Needs to Know about Their Musical Instrument. Easel, microphones, mechanics, strings, winding ... Electric guitars are composed of dozens of elements - sometimes unknown by the general public and even by amateur musicians. And this concerns all guitars: the Telecaster, the Stratocaster, the Cort, the Gibson, Jumbo, Yamaha ... However, these elements[…]
5 March 2018∙8 minutes to read
The Beginner’s Guide to Private Guitar Lessons. To truly learn how to play an instrument, we recommend taking lessons, as much to master the instrument as to understand the various subtleties of a piece of music. The same goes for the guitar: even if an instrument seems simple at first glance, it is essential to[…]
20 February 2018∙6 minutes to read
Don't Learn How to Play the Guitar the Hard Way. Learning to play the guitar is not always an easy path. However, you will find that it will all be worth it when you are a guitar player with a great knowledge of music theory, able to play all the different guitar chords - from[…]
20 February 2018∙7 minutes to read
Learning Guitar: A Question of Timing and Age? You've always wanted to play the guitar, and now you feel it’s the right time. Yet there is lots of contradictory advice about how best to become a guitar player. Is it best to get a guitar teacher when you are very young? Is it preferable to[…]
20 February 2018∙6 minutes to read
An Adventure in Private Guitar Lessons In the field of guitar lessons, there are several ways to indulge your passion while providing quality lessons to motivated students. Between traditional or online teaching methods, there are many possibilities to suit all kinds of teacher. 1st Step: Working Out the Prices of Guitar Lessons A music teacher,[…]
20 February 2018∙3 minutes to read
Do you want to learn how to play the guitar? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, this guide will help you get started. In this post, we will cover everything from choosing the right guitar to learning your first chords. By following these steps, you will be playing your favourite songs in no time!
Now that you know what you need to get started, let’s talk about how to choose the right guitar. When you are first starting out, it is important to find an instrument that is comfortable for you to play. If you are a beginner, we recommend a nylon-stringed classical guitar. These guitars are easy on the fingers and have a mellower sound. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar, we recommend a steel-stringed instrument. These guitars have a brighter sound and are better suited for strumming chords.
It’s time to start learning some chords! The best way to learn chords is by starting with the basic major and minor chords. These chords are used in thousands of songs, so once you know them, you will be able to play a lot of your favourite tunes. To find out how to play these chords, check out our lesson on basic guitar chords.
Once you have learned some basic chords, it’s time to start strumming! Strumming is an essential part of playing the guitar, and it’s what gives songs their rhythm. To learn how to strum, check out our lesson on basic guitar strumming techniques.
Now, it’s time to start practicing! Make sure to practice regularly, and soon you’ll be playing your favourite songs like a pro. Thanks for reading, and happy strumming!
Let’s talk about how to choose the right guitar. When you are first starting out, it is important to find an instrument that is comfortable for you to play. If you are a beginner, we recommend a nylon-stringed classical guitar. These guitars are easy on the fingers and have a mellower sound. If you are looking for an acoustic guitar, we recommend a steel-stringed instrument. These guitars have a brighter sound and are better suited for strumming chords.
Now that you know what kind of guitar to look for, it’s time to start learning some chords! The best way to learn chords is by starting with the basic major and minor chords. These chords are used in thousands of songs, so once you know them, you will be able to play a lot of your favourite tunes. To find out how to play these chords, check out our lesson on basic guitar chords.
Once you have learned some basic chords, it’s time to start strumming! Strumming is an essential part of playing the guitar, and it’s what gives songs their rhythm. To learn how to strum, check out our lesson on basic guitar strumming techniques.
Now that you know the basics of playing the guitar, it’s time to start practicing! Make sure to practice regularly, and soon you’ll be playing your favourite songs like a pro. Thanks for reading, and happy strumming!