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Why Most Guitar Practice Routines Fail (And What to Do Instead)

Why Most Guitar Practice Routines Fail (And What to Do Instead)

by Justin Comstock | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized

Let me guess. You pick up your guitar, noodle a familiar lick, maybe strum the same old chords, run through a tired scale—and call it “practice.” But here’s the truth: That’s not a guitar practice routine. That’s just killing time with strings attached. If you want to...
Master the Neck: 5 Creative Ways to Use the CAGED Guitar System

Master the Neck: 5 Creative Ways to Use the CAGED Guitar System

by Justin Comstock | Oct 10, 2024 | Uncategorized

Master the Neck: 5 Creative Ways to Use the CAGED Guitar System If you’ve ever stared at your guitar and thought, “I’m tired of feeling stuck in the same positions,” you’re not alone.The CAGED guitar system exists for exactly this reason: to help you map out the...
Guitar Book Chords Are Great—But FretDeck™ Makes Them Playable

Guitar Book Chords Are Great—But FretDeck™ Makes Them Playable

by Justin Comstock | Oct 8, 2024 | Uncategorized

Let’s be honest. Most guitar book chords are… boring. You’ve seen them. A grid of static diagrams, page after page. Maybe there’s a section on jazz chords, maybe a few recycled progressions. But the problem?They don’t teach you how to use chords. That’s why I created...
Mastering Common Guitar Chord Progressions: Techniques & Practice Tips

Mastering Common Guitar Chord Progressions: Techniques & Practice Tips

by Justin Comstock | Oct 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

Chord progressions are the foundation of almost every song you’ll play on the guitar, making them essential for rhythm guitarists and solo players alike. Understanding common guitar chord progressions will not only enhance your ability to play songs in different...
Blues Guitar Chords That Will Actually Make You Sound Like a Pro

Blues Guitar Chords That Will Actually Make You Sound Like a Pro

by Justin Comstock | Oct 6, 2024 | Uncategorized

Are you still stuck playing the same tired blues guitar chords? Let’s be blunt: If your blues playing still sounds like a high school jam band covering Stevie Ray Vaughan at half speed, it’s time to level up. Blues is about feel, but it’s also about vocabulary. And if...
The Emotional Art of Guitar Soloing (Not Just Fast Fingers)

The Emotional Art of Guitar Soloing (Not Just Fast Fingers)

by Justin Comstock | Oct 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Guitar soloing feels like poetry in motion. Others? Just fast noise. If you’ve ever wondered why one guitarist can bring you to tears with three notes—while another loses you in a sea of scale runs—this post is your wake-up call. Guitar soloing isn’t about how fast...
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