Should Beginners Learn to play Guitar Solo or Play With Other People?
A lot of beginner guitar players assume they need to reach a certain level before playing with other people.
So they spend months or even years practising entirely on their own, waiting until they feel “good enough”.
The reality is:
you usually improve far faster once music becomes something shared.
That doesn’t mean every beginner should immediately join a band.
But it does mean playing with other people is often far less scary and far more useful than people expect.
How to Choose Your First Guitar (Without Overthinking It)
One of the biggest things that stops people learning guitar is the feeling that they need to buy the “right” guitar first.
So people end up:
watching endless YouTube videos
comparing specifications they don’t understand
worrying about brand names
or delaying starting altogether
In reality, your first guitar doesn’t need to be perfect.
It just needs to make you want to pick it up and play.
Why Your Chord Changes Feel Slow (And How to Fix It Without Practising More)
If you’ve recently started learning guitar, there’s a good chance this feels familiar:
You can play the chords individually… But the moment you try to switch between them, everything falls apart.
It feels slow, clunky, and frustrating, especially when you’re trying to play along to a song.
This is one of the most common sticking points for beginners.
The good news is, it’s not about talent, and it’s not about needing to practise for hours…
How Often Should You Practice Guitar
One of the most common questions beginners ask is:
“How often should I practise?”
And usually, they are expecting a strict answer.
Something like an hour a day.
Or a structured routine they need to follow exactly.
But the reality is much simpler.
Why Most People Quit Guitar (And How to Avoid It)
Most people don’t quit guitar because they’re not capable.
They quit because it doesn’t feel like progress.
It’s Not the Price of the Guitar That Matters
I once came across a price tag on a 1959 Gibson Les Paul Standard 1959. $120,000.
It’s the kind of number that stops you in your tracks.
And if you’re just starting out, it can also make you think something dangerous:
“That’s what a real guitar looks like.”
“Maybe I need something like that to sound good.”
“Maybe my guitar isn’t good enough.”
But here’s the truth….
Why Keeping a Guitar Within Reach Will Transform Your Playing
There’s a common idea that learning guitar requires long, structured practice sessions.
In reality, for most people, especially adults, that’s rarely what works.
Life is busy. Time is limited. Motivation comes and goes.
So what actually helps people improve?
How Long Does It Take to Learn Guitar? A Realistic Guide for Beginners
It’s one of the most common questions I get:
“How long will it take before I can actually play something?”
The honest answer is quicker than you probably think..…
Learn Guitar Through Real Songs
Learn Guitar Through Real Songs. This is what it’s really about for me.…
Am I Too Old to Learn Guitar?
Most people don’t start learning guitar because they tell themselves…
What Actually Happens in a First Guitar Lesson?
What Actually Happens in a First Guitar Lesson?
One of the biggest worries I hear from new students is…
Why I Teach Guitar Differently
Why I Teach Guitar Differently
Most adult beginners don’t want endless scales or exams.
They just want to enjoy playing…
