by Justin Comstock | Jun 2, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
“You don’t need 100 chords or a closet full of gear. You need the right framework—and the right first steps.” Starting your journey with beginning guitar lessons can feel overwhelming. Barre chords buzz. Fingers cramp. Your pick disappears for the third time this...
by Justin Comstock | May 31, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
The A major pentatonic guitar scale is one of the most powerful, melodic, and versatile scales in your toolbox. If you’re learning how to improvise, solo, or add soul to your playing—this is the one to know. Whether you’re a beginner exploring new fretboard...
by Justin Comstock | May 30, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Introduction Guitar players, whether beginners or seasoned professionals, often turn to pentatonic scales as a fundamental building block of their playing. The pentatonic scale, with its five-note simplicity, is a versatile and essential tool in the guitarists’...
by Justin Comstock | May 28, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
Most guitarists start with the sunny side of the fretboard: major chords. They’re safe. Familiar. Easy to hum along to. But let me tell you—the real magic lives in the shadows. If major chords are daylight, minor chords are dusk—mysterious, moody, and infinitely...
by Justin Comstock | May 20, 2024 | Tips & Tricks
In the cacophony of our fast-paced digital age, where time is a precious commodity and instant gratification is a common expectation, learning a new skill can often feel like a daunting endeavor. Yet, the dream of strumming a guitar, mastering the fretboard, and...
by Justin Comstock | May 19, 2024 | Blues Guitar, Tips & Tricks
The guitar scales pentatonic are one of the most fundamental and versatile tools in a guitarist’s arsenal. Used extensively in blues, rock, and many other genres, this five-note scale provides a wealth of melodic possibilities and is particularly friendly to...
