by Justin Comstock | Feb 9, 2025 | Uncategorized
Getting Started with Guitar for Beginners Learning guitar for beginners can feel overwhelming, but with the right approach, you’ll build a solid foundation quickly. This guide will help you master essential chords, strumming techniques, and play your first song in no...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 8, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Struggling to navigate the guitar fretboard? You’re not alone. Many guitarists hit a wall when trying to understand note locations, scale patterns, and chord positions. Without a clear system, learning the guitar fretboard can feel overwhelming. But here’s the good...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 7, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
The Truth About Blues Rhythm Guitar Playing blues rhythm guitar isn’t just about strumming chords—it’s about locking into the groove so deeply that the whole band leans on you. A great rhythm guitarist doesn’t simply follow the beat; they drive the song forward with...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 6, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
If you feel lost on the guitar neck, you’re not alone. Guitar fretboard memorization is one of the biggest struggles for players at every level. Maybe you know a few scale shapes, but when it comes to navigating the entire fretboard, you’re stuck. You rely on familiar...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 5, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Introduction: Why Every Guitarist Should Learn Jazz Chords Jazz chords for beginners can seem intimidating at first. If you’ve been playing rock, blues, or folk, jazz harmony might feel like an entirely different language. The names alone—major 7, dominant 9,...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 4, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Unlock the Fretboard, Play Faster, and Sound Like a Pro—Without Years of Lessons You Don’t Have to Spend Years Struggling to Learn Guitar Let’s be real: Most people pick up a guitar, get excited for a few weeks, then hit a wall. Their fingers hurt. They can’t play...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 4, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Ever Feel Lost on the Fretboard? You’re Not Alone. If you’ve ever looked down at your guitar and thought, Where do I even start?, you’re not alone. Many guitar players struggle to connect scales, arpeggios, and chords in a way that makes sense. You might have...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 4, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Hey there, guitar enthusiast! Let’s kick this off by talking about something crucial to your growth as a musician: ear training for guitarists. Whether you’re trying to learn songs by ear, improvise seamlessly, or understand music more deeply, ear training is a skill...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 3, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Master Guitar Fret Notes: Unlock the Fretboard & Improve Your Playing If you’ve ever felt lost on the guitar neck, struggling to connect scales, chords, and melodies, you’re not alone. Many guitarists hit a wall when trying to memorize fret notes, making soloing...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 3, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
When people think of iconic guitarists, they often picture blazing solos or intricate fingerpicking, but here’s the truth: none of that matters without solid rhythm guitar practice. Rhythm guitar is the foundation of every great song—the steady heartbeat that makes...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 2, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Introduction The circle of fifths for guitar is a must-know concept for players looking to deepen their understanding of music theory. If you’ve ever wondered how to create smoother chord progressions, shift between keys, or simply make better sense of the fretboard,...
by Justin Comstock | Feb 1, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
If you’re like most guitar players, you’ve heard it a hundred times: “You need to practice your scales!” But let’s be honest—practicing scales on guitar can feel boring, repetitive, and even downright frustrating if you don’t know what you’re doing. The good news? It...
