20 Gift Ideas for a Guitarist

20 Gift Ideas for a Guitarist

The season is here and you've learnt that that guitarist in your life is hard to buy for. Never to fear, Paul is here, and here with some sweet ideas for gifts (lucky you).     Here is compiled a list of good ideas ranging in function and price.  ...
Music As A Language – Part 2

Music As A Language – Part 2

Last week we talked about the phrase “music is the universal language” and we touched on a few similarities to prove this notion. This week we are going to look at some of the practical implications of what that means and how that can positively impact your playing....
Music As A Language – Part 1

Music As A Language – Part 1

Music is often called the universal language, and rightfully so. It has the ability to speak to people from all different nations, cultures and of course, languages.   For these next 2 posts I’m going to be looking at the similarities between language and music....
Approaching Chords

Approaching Chords

A short while ago I did a 5 part blog series on the theory of chords, which you can check out here.   Part 1 – Triads Part 2 – Add chords, slash chords, diminished and augmented Part 3 – 7th Chords Part 4 – Complex Chords Part 5 –...
How To Practice Without Your Guitar

How To Practice Without Your Guitar

Whether you’re a professional or hobby guitarist, you’re likely to spend hours a day when you can’t physically play a guitar. This may be because you’re working, driving, at the gym, fighting a bear etc. A few weeks ago I wrote a blog about...