by Justin Comstock | Jul 21, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Stop guessing. Start seeing the fretboard clearly. The journey to mastering the notes on electric guitar can feel like wandering through fog with no compass. But for my student Jack, that fog lifted the day he picked up a FretDeck™. This isn’t another “just memorize...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 17, 2024 | Blues Guitar, Tips & Tricks
Blues guitar chord progression is essential to learn on the guitar. Blues music is a timeless genre that has influenced countless styles and artists over the decades. Central to its soul-stirring sound are its distinctive chord progressions, which form the backbone of...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 15, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
What if learning guitar chords for beginners wasn’t frustrating… but actually fun? If you’re just starting out, the guitar can feel like a puzzle with missing pieces. Your fingers don’t cooperate, your chords buzz, and every video online throws a hundred shapes at you...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 13, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Guitar chord progressions can be a daunting task, but once you get a grip on chord progressions, the world of music opens up to you like never before. Guitar chord progressions are the building blocks of many songs across various genres. Whether you’re into...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 10, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Playing guitar is a journey filled with discovery, creativity, and continuous learning. One of the fundamental skills every guitarist should master is playing open chords. In this blog post, we will focus on open guitar chords in the key of G major. Specifically, we...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 9, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
If you’re stuck playing the same old pentatonic licks and wondering why your solos feel stale—it’s probably because you haven’t truly mastered minor guitar scales. This isn’t about memorizing patterns. It’s about owning the neck. In this guide, you’ll...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 6, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Learning the notes on the electric guitar can seem like a daunting task for beginners and even intermediate players. With its intricate layout of frets and strings, memorizing the entire fretboard might appear overwhelming. However, understanding and utilizing the...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 3, 2024 | Blues Guitar
When you think of blues guitar, one element ties it all together: the blues guitar progression. These repeating chord structures are the heartbeat of the blues, creating space for the soul of the music—your phrasing, your bends, your story. From smoky juke joints to...
by Justin Comstock | Jul 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
“I didn’t need more tabs—I needed a map of the notes on guitar.” When I picked up the guitar, I didn’t know squat about the fretboard. Sure, I could play some open chords. Maybe a scale or two. But ask me to name the note on the 7th fret of the D string? Blank stare....
by Justin Comstock | Jun 26, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
If you’re tired of running up and down major scales on guitar without sounding musical, you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: Major scales on guitar are not just theory drills—they’re the foundation for expression. Whether you’re soloing over a chord...
by Justin Comstock | Jun 19, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
The journey to mastering the guitar is a rewarding one, filled with both challenges and exhilarating breakthroughs. Central to this journey is understanding the guitar notes on the fretboard and how to play scales effectively. Whether you’re a novice guitarist...
by Justin Comstock | Jun 18, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
The E minor pentatonic scale is a cornerstone for guitarists across a multitude of genres, particularly in rock and blues. Its straightforward pattern and expressive potential make it an essential tool for beginners and advanced players alike. In this article, we’ll...