by Justin Comstock | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Learning to play jazz guitar requires a solid understanding of chord progressions, as they form the harmonic backbone of countless jazz standards. These progressions guide the flow of a song and help create the complex, beautiful sounds that define jazz music. In this...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
The minor pentatonic scale is a fundamental tool for guitarists, particularly in blues music. Its simplicity, versatility, and emotive power make it the go-to scale for creating impactful solos and improvisations. Whether you’re just beginning to explore blues...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
If your rhythm playing feels clunky, stiff, or just plain boring—it’s probably not your strumming. It’s your chord progressions for guitar. The ability to move smoothly through chord progressions for guitar is what separates campfire strummers from confident,...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Creative Guitar Improvisation Techniques Guitar improvisation techniques are one of the most exhilarating skills a player can develop. It allows you to create music on the fly, express your emotions, and take your solos in unexpected directions. Whether you’re...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let me guess. You pick up your guitar, noodle a familiar lick, maybe strum the same old chords, run through a tired scale—and call it “practice.” But here’s the truth: That’s not a guitar practice routine. That’s just killing time with strings attached. If you want to...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Master the Neck: 5 Creative Ways to Use the CAGED Guitar System If you’ve ever stared at your guitar and thought, “I’m tired of feeling stuck in the same positions,” you’re not alone.The CAGED guitar system exists for exactly this reason: to help you map out the...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 9, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Fuzz guitar pedals are among the most iconic effects in the history of rock music. From gritty, distorted tones to full-on sonic chaos, fuzz pedals give guitarists the power to create aggressive, cutting sounds that stand out in any mix. Whether you’re chasing...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Let’s be honest. Most guitar book chords are… boring. You’ve seen them. A grid of static diagrams, page after page. Maybe there’s a section on jazz chords, maybe a few recycled progressions. But the problem?They don’t teach you how to use chords. That’s why I created...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Chord progressions are the foundation of almost every song you’ll play on the guitar, making them essential for rhythm guitarists and solo players alike. Understanding common guitar chord progressions will not only enhance your ability to play songs in different...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Are you still stuck playing the same tired blues guitar chords? Let’s be blunt: If your blues playing still sounds like a high school jam band covering Stevie Ray Vaughan at half speed, it’s time to level up. Blues is about feel, but it’s also about vocabulary. And if...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Guitar soloing feels like poetry in motion. Others? Just fast noise. If you’ve ever wondered why one guitarist can bring you to tears with three notes—while another loses you in a sea of scale runs—this post is your wake-up call. Guitar soloing isn’t about how fast...
by Justin Comstock | Oct 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Want to finally Discover the most intuitive way to master fretboard fluency with b minor guitar scales—one position, one phrase, one scale at a time. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by scale patterns, or played a solo that felt more like a math problem than music… this...
