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Uncategorized / May 1, 2026
Having the desire to play guitar is not enough. To truly progress, you need a dedicated guitar practice station that removes friction and makes picking up your instrument an automatic habit, not a daily negotiation. Without one, you’re leaving your improvement up to chance. You know the feeling. Your guitar sits in its case in […]
Read the article ↗Uncategorized / May 11, 2026
So many guitarists get frustrated with their progress in guitar scale lessons. They practice for hours, memorize the box shapes, and run drills until their fingers ache, yet the moment a backing track starts, their minds go blank. You know the feeling. You’re trapped in that one comfortable pentatonic box, playing the same old licks. […]
Read the article ↗Uncategorized / May 1, 2026
Before you touch your guitar for another session of guitar practice chords, stop. What you’re about to do—the same thing you did yesterday—might be the very thing holding you back. It’s a hard truth, but most players unknowingly sabotage their own progress with outdated and ineffective practice methods. This isn’t about not practicing enough. In […]
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I'm Justin Comstock. Helping people learn guitar is my passion. I created FretDeck in 2015 and launched it on Kickstarter in 2016.
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