by Justin Comstock | Apr 8, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
When I first picked up the guitar, I didn’t want to play scales—I wanted to play music. But what I didn’t know back then was that the best scales to learn guitar are the ones that let you do both at the same time. In the hands of a soulful player, a scale isn’t just a...
by Justin Comstock | Apr 7, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
If you want to learn guitar fast, you’re not alone. Every aspiring guitarist dreams of playing their favorite songs, soloing with confidence, or jamming with a band without fumbling for the next chord. As someone who’s been in the trenches—both teaching...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 26, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Alright friend, grab your favorite guitar, find a cozy chair, and let’s talk jazz chords. I want you to picture this for a second: You’re at a little coffee shop gig, dim lights, clinking mugs, a trio behind you. You strum a buttery Gmaj7 and everyone in the room just...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 25, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
If you’ve recently picked up your first guitar—or picked it back up after years away—you’ve probably realized just how important scales are. The good news? You don’t need to master dozens of them to make music that sounds good. You just need the right...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 24, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
If you’ve spent any time trying to improvise on guitar, you’ve probably heard the words scales and modes tossed around like some secret code only the pros understand. Maybe you’ve learned the pentatonic scale and feel stuck playing the same licks over and over. Maybe...
by Justin Comstock | Mar 16, 2025 | Tips & Tricks
Every guitarist dreams of playing a soul-stirring, face-melting, emotionally gripping solo. The kind that makes people stop in their tracks, close their eyes, and feel the music. The kind that defines a song. The kind that makes history. But what really makes a guitar...
