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String Choice for Dubai Guitarists: Light, Medium or Heavy?

2026-11-04T16:22:33+00:00

Have you ever played someone else's guitar and wondered why the strings felt so different? Perhaps the chords were easier to press, the notes sounded brighter, or bending a string required noticeably more effort. The difference might have little to do with the guitar itself. It could simply be the strings. Choosing the right guitar strings can make a considerable difference to your comfort, technique and overall playing experience. For guitarists in Dubai, where high temperatures, humidity and air-conditioned environments can also affect instruments, selecting suitable strings is particularly worthwhile. String choice for Dubai guitarists comes down to finding the right [...]

String Choice for Dubai Guitarists: Light, Medium or Heavy?2026-11-04T16:22:33+00:00

How to Overcome a Guitar Playing Slump

2025-03-27T07:32:45+00:00

There really are times in everyone’s life when you lose interest in the things you once loved — like playing the guitar. One of the common struggles musicians face is figuring out how to overcome the feeling of being stuck and not knowing how to regain the passion and excitement for playing. Getting out of a guitar playing slump can be challenging. Here are several strategies you can try to reignite your motivation and creativity in playing the guitar.
 
 Revisit Your Inspiration Sometimes, the loss of motivation comes from forgetting why we started in the first place. Try listening again [...]

How to Overcome a Guitar Playing Slump2025-03-27T07:32:45+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

Five Steps Towards Becoming a Better Guitarist

2023-10-19T16:50:53+01:00

Becoming a better guitarist is a journey of dedication and continuous improvement. Whether you’re just starting your musical adventure or looking to enhance your existing skills, there are five fundamental steps that can set you on the path to becoming a more accomplished and versatile guitarist. These steps encompass not only technical aspects but also the mindset and practice routines that can make a significant difference in your musical theory, this guide will outline the essential elements to help you become a more proficient and expressive guitarist. So, pick up your guitar, and let’s dive into five steps that will empower [...]

Five Steps Towards Becoming a Better Guitarist2023-10-19T16:50:53+01:00

Playing The Guitar With Others: Where To Find Jamming And Gigging Opportunities For Amateur Guitarists

2024-02-27T07:30:08+00:00

Jam with Friends! It can be quite a daunting thing to go from someone who enjoys playing guitar at home by themselves, to playing in front of real other human beings! I have had many adult aged students reach a point in their playing where they are really getting comfortable playing in their chosen genres and are keen to take it to the next step, but struggle to do so if they don’t know of anyone or have any opportunity to jam with other people. This is a crucial step to becoming a better musician, as playing with others teaches you [...]

Playing The Guitar With Others: Where To Find Jamming And Gigging Opportunities For Amateur Guitarists2024-02-27T07:30:08+00:00

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

All About Vintage Guitars

2024-02-27T07:31:48+00:00

Why The Hype? So I’m sure that if you’re into guitars and guitar gear that you’ve no doubt come across people passionately arguing about whether vintage guitars sound, feel and look better than their modern counterparts. The “vintage” tag is often given to guitars over 30 years of age, or more likely in the guitar community, guitars built before the year 1980. Many collectors however consider the golden era of the guitar (in particular the electric guitar) the late 1950’s and 1960’s. Obviously there are exceptions to this generalisation, but think about how many of those museum-piece models are from this [...]

All About Vintage Guitars2024-02-27T07:31:48+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
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