Playing the guitar is an exciting and rewarding experience. It can be one of the easiest instruments to learn songs quickly. Some of the most iconic rock songs are relatively easy to play and a great way to strengthen your chops without noodling around on scales repeatedly. When I was a beginner, the best path …
Choosing the right acoustic guitar is essential to your craft as a songwriter or musician who primarily uses a guitar to write. You might wonder whether a guitar with a cutaway or non-cutaway design is right for you. As an experienced guitarist with over 25 years of playing and songwriting experience, let me guide you …
As a guitar player, you could spend your entire life looking for that perfect distortion tone to make your music stand out. Let’s face it, achieving the ideal distorted tone isn’t always as simple as turning a few knobs on your amplifier. Finding your sweet spot with various methods to generate a distorted signal can …
Learning to play the electric guitar is an exciting journey. Still, it can also be frustrating, with many ups and downs. It doesn’t help that most guitar players give up playing within a year, so most will only make it to the levels of playing that help unlock your creativity and help you fall in …
Are you considering using a Stratocaster for hard rock? While a Strat may not be the top pick for heavy music, it can certainly hold its own. It depends on what you’re aiming for musically. Let’s explore the potential issues you may face with a Strat in this genre and the advantages that make it …
When diving into the world of electric guitars, you might wonder if all guitar amps have distortion. To answer that directly: not all guitar amps have distortion or at least the kind that is musical and pleasing to listen to. In this article, we’ll break down the various types of amps and those that commonly …
When finding the perfect tone for your guitar, the debate between tube amps and solid-state amps is long-standing. Tube amps are known for their warm and dynamic sound, while solid-state amps are typically more affordable and reliable. But when pairing them with guitar pedals, is one option better than the other? This article will explore …
The world of acoustic guitars offers various tonewoods with unique sound characteristics. Rosewood and Mahogany are two of the most popular choices for the back and sides of a guitar. At first glance, you may only notice a difference in coloration between the two. But these two kinds of wood respond differently to your playing …
Fingerstyle guitar is a beautiful and versatile way of playing guitar. Still, it’s also notoriously challenging for beginners and experienced players alike. Whether you’re playing on steel string or nylon string guitars, fingerstyle requires unique techniques and skills that can take years to master. In this article, we’ll explore why fingerstyle guitar is so complex. …
TL;DR – The 5-Second Answer… For people who have never picked up a guitar, the bass is easier than the guitar. However, learning bass is challenging and will still take dedication and time to get good. This article will explain why bass is easier and when it’s more challenging in comparison to a regular guitar. …