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Starter Guitar Chords: The Hidden Framework That Gets You Playing Real Music Fast

Starter Guitar Chords: The Hidden Framework That Gets You Playing Real Music Fast

by Justin Comstock | May 19, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’re trying to learn starter guitar chords but every “beginner lesson” feels like learning algebra with strings… you’re not alone. Most “starter guitar chords” guides dump a wall of diagrams at you without showing how they connect. But what if there were a better...
How to Read Guitar Scales (Without Feeling Like You’re Back in Math Class)

How to Read Guitar Scales (Without Feeling Like You’re Back in Math Class)

by Justin Comstock | May 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

“Reading guitar scales isn’t about decoding dots—it’s about seeing a path.” Let’s be honest for a minute. Most guitarists approach scales like algebra:🔹 Lots of dots.🔹 Some finger numbers.🔹 And a deep sense of “What the hell does this mean?” You stare at a diagram,...
Scales for Electric Guitar — The One Practice Shift That Changed Everything About My Playing

Scales for Electric Guitar — The One Practice Shift That Changed Everything About My Playing

by Justin Comstock | May 18, 2025 | Uncategorized

Let’s rewind. I’m standing in front of a stack amp, plugged in, fingers ready—and I’m frozen. Not because I don’t know scales. I know all the patterns. All the charts. All the “shapes.” But when it came time to actually play, I had nothing to say. Sound familiar? This...
Scales for Guitar: Why Most Players Get Stuck (And the System That Sets You Free)

Scales for Guitar: Why Most Players Get Stuck (And the System That Sets You Free)

by Justin Comstock | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

If you’re like most guitarists, you’ve probably said this at some point: “I know a few scale shapes… but I still can’t solo across the neck.” Or maybe: “I’ve memorized the five pentatonic boxes, but I don’t feel musical with them.” You’re not alone. Thousands of...
Why Guitar Cards Beat Books (And How to Use Them to Master the Fretboard)

Why Guitar Cards Beat Books (And How to Use Them to Master the Fretboard)

by Justin Comstock | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Forget memorizing 100 scale shapes from a PDF. There’s a better way to learn guitar—and it fits in the palm of your hand. I’m talking about guitar cards. Not theory charts. Not random flashcards. But an intelligent, visually rich card system built for players who want...
The Only Guitar Scales Book You’ll Ever Need (Hint: It’s Not a Book at All)

The Only Guitar Scales Book You’ll Ever Need (Hint: It’s Not a Book at All)

by Justin Comstock | May 17, 2025 | Uncategorized

Let’s be honest: a guitar scales book is boring. They hand you 60 pages of scale diagrams and say, “Good luck.” No musical context. No creative applications. Just boxes to memorize. No wonder most guitarists give up halfway through page two. But what if learning...
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