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Learning to Play Guitar

Avoiding Guitar-Related Pain

2026-03-19T13:34:39+00:00

If you are an adult guitar learner, you may naturally wonder the techniques for avoiding guitar-related pain to play more comfortably. For many adults today, the guitar quickly becomes far more than a hobby. It often becomes a creative outlet, a daily ritual, and a meaningful escape from the pressures of modern life. It becomes a daily ritual, a creative outlet, and often a much-needed escape from the demands of work and life in a fast-paced city like Dubai. However, with increased practice and enthusiasm can come an often overlooked challenge: physical discomfort. Guitar-related pain is surprisingly common, particularly among adults [...]

Avoiding Guitar-Related Pain2026-03-19T13:34:39+00:00

Practise Until It Is Boring: The Discipline Behind Great Tone

2026-02-20T10:13:00+00:00

In an age of endless guitar tutorials, boutique pedals and viral solos, it is tempting to believe that great tone is a product of equipment or inspiration. Many players search for it in new strings, upgraded pickups or a more expensive amplifier. Yet after decades of playing and teaching, I can say with confidence: tone is not purchased. It is built. And it is built through something far less glamorous than most expect — disciplined repetition. Great tone is not found in excitement. It is forged in the quiet, methodical work that becomes, at times, almost boring. Tone Begins in the [...]

Practise Until It Is Boring: The Discipline Behind Great Tone2026-02-20T10:13:00+00:00

How to Structure Guitar Practise for Adult Learners

2026-01-23T07:54:22+00:00

Learning the guitar as an adult is a deeply rewarding pursuit. Adult students often bring focus, curiosity, and clear musical intent to their studies when paired with a well-structured practise routine, which can lead to excellent progress. At S & C Music, we work with adult learners every day and see first-hand how thoughtful practise transforms ability, confidence, and enjoyment. This article outlines a clear, practical framework for structuring guitar practise specifically for adult learners. Start with Clear, Achievable Goals Effective practise begins with clarity. Vague intentions such as “get better at guitar” are rarely helpful. Adult learners benefit from defining [...]

How to Structure Guitar Practise for Adult Learners2026-01-23T07:54:22+00:00

Why Should You Learn Guitar as an Adult?

2026-01-07T14:01:44+00:00

Many adults believe that learning to play an instrument later in life is difficult or even unrealistic. Busy schedules, professional responsibilities, and limited free time can make the idea feel overwhelming. As a result, musical ambitions are often postponed indefinitely. Yet the guitar remains one of the most familiar and appealing instruments for adult learners. Only with clearer motivation and a genuine desire to learn, studying the guitar as an adult can be both achievable and deeply rewarding. Improving Focus and Mental Clarity Learning the guitar is a powerful way to sharpen focus and enhance mental clarity. As with any new [...]

Why Should You Learn Guitar as an Adult?2026-01-07T14:01:44+00:00

So You Want to Be a Guitarist?

2024-08-22T07:18:24+01:00

Are you eager to pick up the guitar and start strumming out your favourite tunes? Congratulations, you've taken the first step towards an exciting journey! Whether you're into melodic riffs, fiery solos, or intricate fingerpicking, learning the guitar is both fun and rewarding. In this article, we'll cover the basics, give you essential tips and techniques, and introduce you to inspiring artists. With practical advice for beginners and song recommendations, you'll be playing along in no time! The Guitar The guitar is a wonderfully versatile instrument that fits perfectly into numerous genres, from rock and blues to classical and jazz. Its [...]

So You Want to Be a Guitarist?2024-08-22T07:18:24+01:00

How Many Months Does It Take to Learn Guitar?

2023-10-24T20:54:58+01:00

Learning to play the guitar is a journey that varies in duration from person to person. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, the time it takes to become proficient at playing the guitar depends on several factors, including your goals and the amount of time you invest in practice. Basic Skills in a Few Months For many beginners on their guitar-learning journey, the prospect of playing basic songs and chords can be realised within a few months of consistent practice. During this initial phase, you’ll typically focus on mastering fundamental chords, learning strumming patterns, and getting comfortable with the instrument. This period [...]

How Many Months Does It Take to Learn Guitar?2023-10-24T20:54:58+01:00

Should I Do Zoom Guitar Lessons?

2024-02-27T07:30:52+00:00

Flexibility One thing that I notice my Zoom students love about their lessons is the flexibility and convenience of it. They can go straight from their regular home routine into their lesson for 30 - 60 minutes, and then go straight back into whatever they were doing. There’s no commute time to a music school nearby, where you would need to make sure that you remember all of your worksheets and everything else that you need for your instrument. Everything you need is close by and basically within arms reach should you need it in your lesson. Students often seem even [...]

Should I Do Zoom Guitar Lessons?2024-02-27T07:30:52+00:00

Why Am I Not Improving On The Guitar?

2024-02-27T07:32:25+00:00

Not Enough Practice! Ok I’m just going to go straight there - the most likely scenario for why you’re not improving on the guitar is that you’re not practising enough. We’ve all heard this spiel before, so if you’re finding that you’re constantly having unsuccessful attempts at doing some decent practice on the guitar, it’s probably time to establish a solid practice routine and stick to it. There’s no exact number on how much practice you need to do, but a few times a month, once a week or even a few times a week will often not be enough to [...]

Why Am I Not Improving On The Guitar?2024-02-27T07:32:25+00:00

How To Spice Up Your Blues Chords

2023-02-01T14:23:03+00:00

Use Extensions So we all know the regular boxy 7th chords that we probably start with when playing the blues, so our first step will be breaking out of this sound to use something with a little more colour. 6th, 9th, and 13th chords work great over a 12-bar blues, and offer up different flavours that work great within the style. Try the following for a blues in the key of A: Chromatic Lead In A great and simple way to add a bit of spice is to use one of the chords that we already have, the D9 chord in [...]

How To Spice Up Your Blues Chords2023-02-01T14:23:03+00:00

How To Keep Your Motivation When Learning to Play Guitar

2024-02-27T07:34:32+00:00

Learn Songs That You Like! There is nothing worse than summoning up the courage to sit down and practice a song that you don’t like. We’ve all been there, and we all know that we’re far less likely to practice these songs. That’s why it is extremely important to learn songs that you like! Whether it’s completely subconscious or not, you will be 100 times more likely to sit down and practice if you’re learning your favourite songs on the guitar. You can start off by making a playlist of your favourite songs of all time (or you may already have [...]

How To Keep Your Motivation When Learning to Play Guitar2024-02-27T07:34:32+00:00
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