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How to Learn Guitar Fast (Even If You Have No Experience)

How to Learn Guitar Fast (Even If You Have No Experience)

by Justin Comstock | Mar 8, 2025 | Uncategorized

The #1 Reason Most Guitarists Struggle (And How to Fix It) If you’ve ever picked up a guitar and thought, “Why is this so hard?”, you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve tried watching random YouTube tutorials, learning a few chords, or even diving into music theory—but...
The Best Way to Learn Guitar (That No One Talks About)

The Best Way to Learn Guitar (That No One Talks About)

by Justin Comstock | Mar 7, 2025 | Uncategorized

Let’s be real for a second. Most people who pick up the guitar never get good. They start off excited—maybe they learn a few chords, strum a song or two, even dabble in some solos. But a few months later? The guitar is collecting dust in the corner. Why? Because they...
How to Play Rhythm Guitar: The Secret to Sounding Like a Pro

How to Play Rhythm Guitar: The Secret to Sounding Like a Pro

by Justin Comstock | Mar 6, 2025 | Uncategorized

Why Most Guitarists Struggle With Rhythm (And How to Fix It Fast) Let me guess—you picked up the guitar because you wanted to play epic solos, right? That was me too. I wanted to be the next Slash, shredding on stage, melting faces with my solos. But something weird...
Why Most Guitarists Freeze During Solos (And How to Fix It Fast)

Why Most Guitarists Freeze During Solos (And How to Fix It Fast)

by Justin Comstock | Mar 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

You’re sitting with your guitar. The chords are flowing, the vibe is just right—and then someone says,“Take a solo!” Suddenly, it’s as if your fingers forgot they ever touched strings. You blank out. You throw down a few notes from that tired old scale shape…...
Blues Scales on Guitar: The Key to Unlocking Legendary Solos

Blues Scales on Guitar: The Key to Unlocking Legendary Solos

by Justin Comstock | Mar 4, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever listened to B.B. King bend a note and make an entire stadium feel something, or watched Stevie Ray Vaughan rip through a solo like his guitar was on fire, you’ve probably asked yourself: “How do I get that sound?” Well, my friend, the answer lies in...
Blues Chords on Guitar: The Secrets to Playing Like a Pro

Blues Chords on Guitar: The Secrets to Playing Like a Pro

by Justin Comstock | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Imagine gripping your guitar, closing your eyes, and letting soulful blues chords ring out—echoing the legends like B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Eric Clapton. Blues isn’t just music—it’s an emotion, a story, and a way to express what words can’t. If you’ve ever...
Eric Clapton Guitar: 6 Tips to Play Like Slowhand

Eric Clapton Guitar: 6 Tips to Play Like Slowhand

by Justin Comstock | Mar 3, 2025 | Uncategorized

Eric Clapton Guitar: How to Capture His Iconic Style If you’ve ever listened to Layla, Crossroads, or Tears in Heaven, you know that Eric Clapton’s guitar playing is effortless, emotional, and instantly recognizable. His signature style blends blues phrasing,...
How Often Should I Practice Guitar? The Ultimate Guide to Faster Improvement

How Often Should I Practice Guitar? The Ultimate Guide to Faster Improvement

by Justin Comstock | Mar 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

How Often Should I Practice Guitar? The Answer Might Surprise You If you’ve ever wondered, “How often should I practice guitar?”, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common questions aspiring guitarists ask. Some people say you need to practice for hours every...
Mastering the George Benson Guitar Style: 6 Essential Tricks

Mastering the George Benson Guitar Style: 6 Essential Tricks

by Justin Comstock | Mar 1, 2025 | Uncategorized

Few guitarists have redefined jazz like George Benson. With his impeccable phrasing, fluid technique, and ability to blend jazz, blues, and pop, Benson has influenced generations of musicians. Whether it’s his signature octave runs, lightning-fast bebop lines, or the...
12 Guitar Tips to Play Like Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV’s Secrets Revealed!)

12 Guitar Tips to Play Like Stevie Ray Vaughan (SRV’s Secrets Revealed!)

by Justin Comstock | Feb 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

Stevie Ray Vaughan wasn’t just another blues guitarist—he was a force of nature. His fiery licks, aggressive picking, and soulful bends redefined modern blues guitar. If you want to sound like Stevie Ray Vaughan, you need more than just a Strat and a Tube Screamer....
Top 10 Jazz Guitar Licks Every Player Should Know

Top 10 Jazz Guitar Licks Every Player Should Know

by Justin Comstock | Feb 27, 2025 | Tips & Tricks

Introduction: Essential Jazz Guitar Licks for Every Player If you want to play jazz guitar, learning key licks is essential. Jazz legends like Charlie Christian, Wes Montgomery, and Pat Metheny built their signature styles using fluid, melodic lines that define the...
5 Wes Montgomery Guitar Tricks That Will Transform Your Playing

5 Wes Montgomery Guitar Tricks That Will Transform Your Playing

by Justin Comstock | Feb 26, 2025 | Tips & Tricks

If you’ve ever listened to Wes Montgomery, you know he had something special—something beyond just chops. His playing had soul, sophistication, and a smoothness that made every note feel like it belonged. Whether it was his signature octaves, his buttery chord solos,...
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