Why David Joel is the best guitar teacher If you live in the Philadelphia area and are looking to find a great guitar teacher, learn why David Joel is the best in the area. Great guitar teachers don’t just jump into teaching you how to play guitar. If they did, you would miss the elements […]
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 […]
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 […]
The advantages of taking acoustic guitar lessons Many people dream of learning to play the guitar. Some put off taking lessons because they have not decided on the style they are interested in learning. There are so many great guitar players and so many genres of music. It is difficult, unless you already know, to […]
How to get big results from guitar lessons Have you ever tried to take guitar lessons only to end up quitting in frustration because you weren’t making the progress you wanted to make? Or maybe you’ve never taken them and have considered it but someone you know who has done it failed miserably so that […]
What you need to be doing to get the most out of your guitar lessons Have you decided to take guitar lessons? Maybe you have dreams of becoming a guitar legend or it has been a lifelong goal to experience what it feels like just to play. Perhaps your son or daughter wants to learn. […]
Taking guitar lessons in the City of Brotherly Love If your ambition is to take guitar lessons in Philadelphia and become a good player, you need to find a great guitar teacher who will help you achieve your goals. Even if your goals are modest, you can reach them far more quickly and efficiently with […]
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 […]
How to find the best guitar teacher in Philadelphia It isn’t one size fits all when it comes to guitar lessons or teachers. Finding the best guitar lessons is really important and searching for the right guitar instructor is the key to it all. Not all teachers are the same, however. Each teacher has his […]
What to look for in a guitar teacher Finding guitar lessons in Philadelphia can be a daunting task if you don’t know what to look for in a teacher. When you are beginning your journey to learn guitar, you know very little about the instrument other than the desire to learn how to play. This […]
Rock and Roll is Good for the Soul! Learning to play guitar is a great idea for anyone who wants to learn musicality. It is one of the most versatile and important instruments in modern music. When you think of good old-fashioned rock and roll you aren’t thinking of a violin player, you are thinking […]
Why Guitar? Why not guitar! The guitar is one of the most popular and widely used instruments. Many people choose to learn guitar because not only is it one of the most popular and totally cool, it is approachable, portable, forgiving and flexible. When you consider what instrument you want to learn, take these tips […]
Back to School with Guitar Lessons in Philadelphia It is that time of year when school is back in full swing. Kids are adjusting to new teachers, sometimes a new school, and get involved in extracurricular activities. The first few weeks are critical to a child’s agenda. They sign up for soccer or hockey, dance […]
Teaching yourself how to play guitar can actually be preventing you from getting better! If you have taught yourself how to play guitar, congratulations! If you’ve hit a brick wall with your teachings, we’re sorry. Understanding why this is happening is as important as figuring out how to fix it. This is happening because you […]
Practice makes perfect! You know the old adage “practice makes perfect.” You’ve probably heard your mother or grandmother say that to you about many facets in your life. The truth is, strong dedication to anything in life is the only way to achieve our goals. So in a sense practice does make perfect. When it […]
Do I need guitar lessons? A general rule of thumb for anyone wanting to pick up the guitar, whether for the very first time or to relearn, is that lessons are always a good idea. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t educate yourself through books, video and online. But along with all of that, especially in […]
So, you want to learn to play the guitar… It is one of life’s challenges which pays back in large creative dividends. Not necessarily the easiest of endeavors, but the greater the fortitude, the greater the player. I even had a student who, at one time was a Navy Seal, told me that learning how […]