The benefits of guitar lessons for kids Parents and educators try to give their children every opportunity to live a happy and successful life. One of the best ways to introduce them to the gift of music, and not only are guitar lessons an ideal way to do that, they also provide many benefits. Aside […]
Is learning the guitar a waste of time? If you are the kind of person that enjoys music, then it’s not a waste of time and money to learn guitar. It’s not a very expensive hobby either, unless of course, you want it to be. Most sports tend to be more expensive than learning the […]
The best gifts for guitar players Have you ever tried to find that perfect gift for the guitar player who has everything? Shopping for the holidays can be daunting enough but trying to find just the right gift for a musician and you aren’t sure what they have or need can make it even tougher. […]
Get the most out of your guitar practice One of the most important goals we set for our guitar playing is to practice every day. This is important because the number of hours you practice is one of the best indicators of playing ability. When you take guitar lessons in Philadelphia, your instructor will emphasize […]
Guitar lessons are beneficial Has COVID canceled your in-person guitar classes? Don’t put your music on hold! Online music lessons allow you to practice your music and continue to grow. Today’s technology makes it easy to learn music from the comfort of your home. Check with your current instructor, chances are they’re doing lessons online […]
The key to guitar playing success? Focus on what you know! When you are learning how to play the guitar, you don’t know what you don’t know. As a result, most guitarists do not know what they need to practice and in what order to reach their goals. This often leads them to try to […]
Guitar is great for your mental health! Guitar players’ brains are especially intuitive, according to science. Playing the guitar requires hand-eye coordination, creativity, memory, intuition, improvisation, and countless other functions of the brain. Anyone who has ever tried learning the guitar knows just how difficult it can be, and even professional players struggle sometimes. It […]
What do you need to get started to learn the guitar? Besides finding a great guitar teacher and having a decent guitar, there are other things you may need to get started when you want to learn the guitar. Taking guitar lessons is so extremely crucial to your learning the instrument but there are other […]
How to get started playing guitar Are you interested in learning to play guitar? Learning guitar can be intimidating. It’s normal as a beginner to have many questions and concerns, but if you get started off on the right foot, it won’t seem as daunting. Below are some commonly asked questions when it comes to […]
Philadelphia Guitar School is in session! There is no better way to learn to play guitar than with an experienced guitar teacher. It can be mundane to learn about something you have no interest in. It can also be boring to learn about something you are passionate about if you aren’t being taught correctly. Learning […]
Learn to play guitar at your own pace Everybody who picks up the guitar wants to know one thing: how long will this take? What can be accomplished in a month? In a year? The answers may vary but there is one factor you can count on to measure your progress: total lifetime hours spent […]
Get a Berklee quality education in Northeast Philly So, you want to take guitar lessons? You just don’t know where to start or what instructor to go with. We’re here to make it easy! When you begin guitar lessons it is important that you find the right instructor. This is the first and most important […]
Principles for learning guitar by Philadelphia’s David Joel The guitar is a great instrument. It’s portable, relatively inexpensive, easy enough to learn the basics and it allows you to take your playing as far as you want. Lots of people, from kids to grandparents, learn the guitar every day. If you are one of them, […]
Back to school starts soon! Guitar lessons in Northeast Philadelphia are available for your child! Fall is on its way and so is back to school for most. Whether your child is physically going to class or learning online, most schools have decided not to start up extracurricular activities right now. Which can be a […]
Guitar lessons for inspiration What are your musical goals? What is it you want to achieve with music? Everyone who studies with a teacher is inspired to create. For some the drive is to learn hard rock or blues. For others it’s to play acoustic music, classical guitar or write songs. There are those who […]
Make your guitar practice inspiring Are you tired of learning the guitar and practicing exercises that bore you? Frustrated with scale patterns that get you to run up and down the strings but don’t sound close to a musical idea? Do you jump around from one idea to the other hoping to see improvements in […]
What kind of guitar player do you want to be? When you begin learning to play the guitar, you have to think about what kind of guitar player you want to be. As you progress along the learning process, you will start to consider narrowing your focus in order to deepen your results. One of […]
The benefits of music lessons for children Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune his or her ear and enhance the skills needed for education and social interaction. Your school-aged child’s schedule is usually loaded with activities. During this time, there is a lot of downtime to find a new activity so […]
The easiest way to learn guitar in Philly Learning to play the guitar is both rewarding and fun. We are always looking for short cuts to do things but when it comes to guitar, you need to learn the right way. However, there is an easy way to do it. Follow these following steps and […]
It’s a great time to learn guitar Whether you are beginning guitar for the first time, someone who hasn’t picked up an instrument since senior year of high school or a parent looking to give their child an advantage in life, learning to play the guitar is a fun and rewarding journey that anyone at […]
Keep your guitar in good shape With all the chaos in the world right now, people are staying home more. That means your guitar lessons are most likely taking place with your instructor online. At least you are staying in touch and continuing to learn and grow in your guitar playing. During this time it’s […]
Guitar lessons aren’t as expensive (or inconvenient) as you think! What are your musical goals? What is it you want to achieve with music? Everyone who studies with a teacher is inspired to create. For some the drive is to learn hard rock or blues. For others it’s to play acoustic music, classical guitar or […]
Why you should take guitar lessons at The David Joel Guitar Studio in Philadelphia Taking guitar lessons is a fun way to express yourself through music. The guitar is the most popular instrument and so many people want to learn. In Philadelphia, the best place to take lessons is at the David Joel Guitar Studio. […]
Your burning questions about guitar lessons When you enroll in guitar lessons, whether for yourself or your child, you are probably wondering what to expect or even what questions to ask to make sure it’s the right guitar teacher for you. At The David Joel Guitar Studio, in NE Philadelphia, we teach electric, acoustic and […]
Practicing guitar without distractions One of the most important goals we set for our guitar playing is to practice every day. This is important because the number of hours you practice is one of the best indicators of playing ability. When you take guitar lessons in Philadelphia, your instructor, David Joel, will emphasize the importance […]
Guitars Gone Wild (Just for fun!) While we are all trying to navigate through quarantine and ultimately getting back to real life, we just want to have a little fun and explore the fun and crazy world of guitars. There are no guitar heroes anymore. Current chart sensations don’t stand on stage with guitars around […]
Practicing Guitar without distractions One of the most important goals we set for our guitar playing is to practice every day. This is important because the number of hours you practice is one of the best indicators of playing ability. When you take guitar lessons in Philadelphia, your instructor will emphasize the importance of practicing. […]
How to take care of your acoustic guitar this summer Summer is almost here and for many guitarists that means breaking out the acoustic guitar and getting outside to make some music in the sun. With the warmer weather all the traveling with your guitar, it’s important to remember that your acoustic needs love. Changes […]
Keeping the kids engaged @ home So your son or daughter had just started music lessons. You’ve found a kind and knowledgeable teacher, set up a practice space, and bought an instrument. And then the world went to hell in a hand basket. Now your child isn’t feeling motivated and they just don’t even want […]
The times they are a-changin’ As with everything, music and live entertainment have been severely impacted by the global coronavirus pandemic. The music industry is so linked with large audiences and live experiences, and when the seriousness of the outbreak became evident, the industry had to act quickly. A whole year of festivals, gigs and […]