by Justin Comstock | Aug 28, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
“Some chords invite you in. Others push you forward. A7 does both.” If you’ve ever felt the pull of a blues riff, the snap of a rock turnaround, or the color of a jazz progression, chances are you’ve already heard the power of a dominant 7th chord—specifically the...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 19, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Most guitar players think fretboard mastery is some far-off dream reserved for the elite. But here’s a truth I’ve learned after years of teaching and playing:It’s not about memorizing all the notes.It’s about connecting them. If you’ve ever felt lost beyond the...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 17, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
If you want to jam confidently, write catchy melodies, and start soloing with ease, then the C major pentatonic guitar scale should be the first scale you master. In this guide, you’ll learn: ✅ What the C major pentatonic scale is ✅ Why it’s essential for beginners...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 16, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Let’s be honest: the key of F major has a reputation. Barre chords. Finger fatigue. That dreaded F major shape that makes beginners groan. But here’s the truth no one tells you—once you master the guitar chords in F, your playing gets stronger in every key. If you’ve...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 15, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Learning to play guitar isn’t just about scales or fancy licks—it’s about understanding guitar chord chart and how they unlock every progression you love. If you’re still fumbling through YouTube tutorials and random PDFs, pause right now. This guide is your proven...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 14, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
“You don’t need to practice for hours. You just need to practice the right things, every day.” Starting your journey on guitar? You’ve already made the most important decision—picking it up. Now, here’s the secret to real progress: You need a guitar practice routine...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Forget Complexity. These Are the Power Chords On Guitar That Built Rock. Most guitarists think they need jazz voicings, weird inversions, or a master’s degree in harmony to sound impressive. Wrong. Power chords on guitar are proof that two notes, played with clarity...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 9, 2024 | Blues Guitar
🎸 “Jimmy Page didn’t learn the fretboard from YouTube tutorials… So why are you?” If you’ve ever picked up a guitar and noodled around with a few scale shapes—but still feel like your solos fall flat—it’s not your fingers. It’s your framework. That’s where...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 8, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
When it comes to adding depth and complexity to your guitar playing, 7th guitar chords are essential tools in your musical arsenal. They enrich the harmonic structure of your compositions and provide that distinctive sound that defines various music genres, from blues...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 7, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
How to Finally Understand Guitar Neck Notes — Without Memorizing Boring Charts or Staring at Diagrams for Hours If you’ve been spinning your wheels trying to memorize the guitar fretboard, you’re not alone. Most players can rip through a few licks or hammer out a...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 6, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Master major pentatonic guitar scales with tabs and unlock the sound of your heroes Let’s be honest. You’ve seen dozens of major pentatonic guitar scale charts, drilled the “box shapes,” and maybe even noodled up and down the fretboard hoping something magical would...
by Justin Comstock | Aug 5, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Blues music, with its rich history and deep emotional expression, is a genre that resonates with both musicians and listeners. One of the fundamental elements of blues guitar is the use of scales, and among these, the pentatonic scale reigns supreme. In this blog...
