You just bought your first guitar, now what? Congratulations! You just bought your very first guitar. Now what? Intermediate and advanced players already know what to do. Pick that guitar up and get acquainted with this first addition to your collection. If this is your first guitar and first time playing, there are a few […]
Guitar Lessons for beginners There are a lot of music teachers, books, videos and online tutorials to choose from when you want to learn to play the guitar. It is important if you are just beginning, to find an instructor that can give you feedback and explain to you what you could be doing better, […]
Music Genres: Finding your guitar playing style Blues. Rock. Classical. The list of music genres goes on and on. What you learn to play on the guitar is entirely up to you and your taste in music. Are you eclectic? You can learn basic guitar playing and pick up on the classics. Then you can […]
Three reasons why you need an excellent guitar teacher and mentor If you are picking up the guitar for the first time ever or are picking up where you left off years ago, chances are you need someone to help guide you in your learning. Taking guitar lessons in Philadelphia is always a good idea. […]
Practice makes perfect Practicing anything is something we all have to face from time to time. If you are a dancer, you need to practice. The same holds true for sports, cooking, singing, etc. Guitar practice is no exception. If someone is telling that you don’t need to take guitar lessons on Northeast Philadelphia nor […]
For those about to rock… We salute you! If you are a beginner guitarist, there are many things you are feeling as well as things you need to know. If you are reading this article then you are probably on the road to beginning your musical journey. Learning guitar can be tricky and it’s completely […]
Learning to play guitar Learning to play the guitar, or any instrument for that matter is an endeavor and undertaking of the heart. An enormous amount of fun, thrill and personal enjoyment, learning the guitar requires focus, patience, perseverance and a drive to learn more about one’s own abilities to actually play music. When you […]
Learn guitar from an experienced Philadelphia teacher There is no better way to learn to play guitar than with an experienced guitar teacher. It can be terrible to learn about something you have no interest in. It can also be a terrible experience to learn about something you are passionate about if you aren’t being […]
It’s okay to make mistakes! If you aren’t making mistakes when you play guitar, you are either very talented or, more likely, you aren’t pushing yourself outside of your current level of playing ability. Just as in life, it’s okay to make mistakes. It’s how we learn and grow in anything. When you take guitar […]
Why learn music theory? In a previous article, we emphasized the importance of music theory and why it is important in the development of any guitar playing whether you are a novice or a beginner. Because music theory is extremely important to the growth of your guitar-playing career, we decided to touch on the subject […]
The 80/20 rule applied to guitar playing If you have never heard of the 80/20 rule of thumb, it goes something like this. This rule states that 80% of outcomes can be attributed to 20% of all causes for a given event. This rule can be applied to just about anything in life. It was […]
Some things you need to know about guitar players Guitar players are a different kind of person. It takes a certain kind of person to find the passion in guitar playing. If you think you have what it takes or want to just see if you have it, consider taking guitar lessons in Philadelphia. The […]
Put down the air guitar and pick up the real thing As kids, we all want to be in a rock and roll band. We get our air guitars strumming and we play along to our favorite rock albums like we are part of the band. Angus Young had nothing on us! If you are […]
How guitar lessons can change your life Finding a great guitar teacher and the right guitar lessons in Philadelphia can improve your life in so many ways. If you aren’t sure about taking guitar lessons and have been thinking about it for a while, you could be missing out on so much more than just […]
The simple approach to learning guitar The guitar is one of the most coveted instruments. Its sound is distinct and everyone at one time in their life has wanted to learn to play it. You are no exception. You want to become great, legendary even. Before you become the rock god you always dreamed you […]
Problems that beginning guitar players face When you learn any new skill, you are sure to hit a few bumps in the road that will leave you frustrated and discouraged. Learning to play the guitar is no exception and it comes with its own unique problems. If you take guitar lessons in Northeast Philadelphia, your […]
How to tune a guitar So you’ve bought your first guitar and you started taking guitar lessons in Philadelphia. Pretty soon you will be the rock and roll God you dreamed about becoming. Before you get into all that stardom, you need to learn how to take care of your guitar. One of those tasks […]
How to make guitar practice fun If you find it difficult to fully enjoy the process of guitar practice, you need to ask yourself: can I make it fun? Of course, when you are practicing you have to be disciplined in your practice techniques and if you are working with a teacher and taking guitar […]
Why the guitar is the best instrument The guitar is an instrument that has been the star for years. It doesn’t compete with other instruments. It’s in a class all by itself. It’s no wonder people flock to take guitar lessons in Northeast Philadelphia. They want to experience the rock star vibe or they want […]
Why it’s never too late to learn guitar While many guitarists starting playing at an early age, many guitar players who started out in their 30’s or 50’s and beyond do an amazing job as well. Perhaps the timing wasn’t right when they were young, they couldn’t find the right teacher or they were just […]
If you aren’t getting better, you are getting worse at guitar playing Sometimes you may hear guitarists say that they have reached a plateau in their playing. Just like trying to lose weight. When you lose a certain amount of weight, the scale seems to stay put and you aren’t gaining but you aren’t losing […]
Right or left? Know which hand dominates your guitar playing abilities Guitars come in right-handed and left-handed varieties. If you are left-handed, you need to think carefully about which guitar is right for you to learn. Most people who pick up a guitar don’t immediately know what guitar to use because they don’t have a […]
Why you need guitar lessons If you ask guitar players about the best way to learn guitar, most of them will tell you to take lessons. People who have had experience taking lessons know that it can be more helpful than trying to teach yourself. Those who are self-taught will also tell you to take […]
Philadelphia Guitar Lessons with David Joel: All styles, all levels If you are looking for Philadelphia guitar lessons, look no further than the David Joel Guitar Studio. We offer guitar lessons in all styles and at all levels. If you are a beginner, having never picked up a guitar, or want your child to take […]
Guitar Practice: Why it is so important to your guitar learning Practicing the guitar is something we all have to do if we want to exceed in this realm. Even the most accomplished guitarists have to practice. You don’t achieve greatness any other way. Like most activities we do, music has many nuances and many […]
Ways to play better guitar with David Joel Getting better on the guitar is all about learning. You may think you are doing fine, but all players can improve with some thought about what they are doing. Whether you are new at guitar or have been an avid player for years, everyone can use a […]
The essence of guitar teaching For anyone who decides to teach, there is a certain level of selflessness that is needed and no matter what and who you are teaching; you always put the student first. That is after all the idea of teaching isn’t? A true guitar teacher puts his student’s needs above his […]
The rules to becoming a great guitar player We all strive to succeed in everything we do in life. This is equally true if we have a hobby or passion that we want to excel in. If you are thinking about taking up the guitar, there are rules to follow to ensure that you […]
How to become a better guitar player If you are like most musical people, you often dream about becoming a great guitar player. You may ask yourself why you aren’t at the level that you wish to be and what can be done about it. We all know that practice is the key to understanding […]
Do your homework on your teacher You should ask your potential teacher: can you play guitar? This seems like an obvious question. If they are able to teach then obviously they can play, right? Not always. A guitar teacher may learn from books and know chords but can’t actually play a full song. Is that […]