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Why Guitar Classes Don’t Always Teach You Music (And What To Do Instead)

Why Guitar Classes Don’t Always Teach You Music (And What To Do Instead)

by Justin Comstock | Sep 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Most people sign up for guitar classes because they want to make music. They don’t dream about memorizing scales or slogging through exercises that feel disconnected from the songs they love. They imagine themselves playing along with records, jamming with friends,...
Modes on Guitar: Unlock the Secret Path to Killer Solos

Modes on Guitar: Unlock the Secret Path to Killer Solos

by Justin Comstock | Sep 12, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever thought, “I should probably understand modes on guitar by now,” you’re not alone. Most guitarists memorize the seven modes — Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, and the rest — and then freeze when it’s time to use them in a solo. The result? It sounds like a...
Guitar Scales to Practice PDF: Unlock Your Fretboard Freedom

Guitar Scales to Practice PDF: Unlock Your Fretboard Freedom

by Justin Comstock | Sep 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever stared at your fretboard and wondered what to practice next, you’re not alone. Most guitarists hit that crossroads: Should I run major scales again? Should I dive into pentatonics? Modes? The list can feel endless. That’s where a simple guitar scales to...
Guitar Lessons Electric: A Simple Map for Total Fretboard Confidence

Guitar Lessons Electric: A Simple Map for Total Fretboard Confidence

by Justin Comstock | Sep 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

Meta description: Looking for guitar lessons electric that actually stick? Use this quiet, repeatable routine to map your fretboard, tighten your rhythm, and unlock solo ideas—plus a direct invite to a fresh lesson every Friday. Most players binge random licks and...
Guitar Scales Learning: How to Finally Unlock the Fretboard

Guitar Scales Learning: How to Finally Unlock the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Aug 28, 2025 | Tips & Tricks

Most guitarists secretly fear the word scales. The moment someone says guitar scales learning, your brain probably flashes back to those lifeless exercises your first teacher made you play: up, down, up, down—robotic, joyless, and seemingly disconnected from actual...
Guitar Chords Chart for Beginners: Your First Map to the Fretboard

Guitar Chords Chart for Beginners: Your First Map to the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Aug 25, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’re just starting out on guitar, a guitar chords chart for beginners is the fastest way to start making real music. Instead of fumbling around, guessing where to put your fingers, a chords chart shows you exactly how to play the essential shapes every guitarist...
Guitar Chord Charts: The Secret Map to Unlock the Fretboard

Guitar Chord Charts: The Secret Map to Unlock the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Aug 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever stared at your guitar neck and thought, “How do people remember all these chords?” you’re not alone. Every guitarist hits that wall. The fretboard looks like a maze of dots and lines, and most beginners stick to a few open chords because the...
Master the Neck: Guitar Exercises to Finally Own the Fretboard

Master the Neck: Guitar Exercises to Finally Own the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Aug 5, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever felt stuck on the neck—repeating the same patterns, hesitating mid-solo, or relying too much on familiar shapes—it’s time to change the way you practice with guitar exercises. Most guitarists don’t need more licks.They need better guitar exercises that...
Guitar Scales with Tabs: The Secret Maps of the Fretboard

Guitar Scales with Tabs: The Secret Maps of the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Jul 28, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’ve ever wondered why some guitar players seem to effortlessly glide across the neck—while others sound trapped in a loop of the same four licks—it often comes down to this: They’ve internalized the maps. Not just scales… but the architecture behind the...
The Best Guitar Amps: A Personal, Powerful Guide to Finding Your Voice

The Best Guitar Amps: A Personal, Powerful Guide to Finding Your Voice

by Justin Comstock | Jul 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Find the best guitar amps for you. If you’ve ever stood in a music store, staring at a wall of shimmering amplifiers—wondering which one will finally make you sound like you—you’re not alone. This guide to the best guitar amps will help you cut through the noise....
Guitar Modes and Scales: Unlock the Secret Language of the Fretboard

Guitar Modes and Scales: Unlock the Secret Language of the Fretboard

by Justin Comstock | Jul 9, 2025 | Uncategorized

🎯 Introduction: Why Guitar Modes and Scales Matter If you want to break free from boring solos and predictable licks, mastering guitar modes and scales is the next big leap in your musical journey. Scales give you a structure. Modes give you expression. When I finally...
Guitar Lessons for Beginners: The No-Nonsense Guide to Finally Playing Real Music

Guitar Lessons for Beginners: The No-Nonsense Guide to Finally Playing Real Music

by Justin Comstock | Jul 2, 2025 | Uncategorized

You’ve seen it happen: someone buys a shiny new guitar, strums G, C, and D for a few weeks… and then quits. Why? Because most guitar lessons for beginners don’t teach you how to make music. They teach you how to memorize shapes, recite scales like grocery lists, and...
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