7 Steps to effective guitar practicing! Playing guitar is a rewarding form of art for many of us. We are fulfilled when we learn a new song and can master it all the way through the first time. The most efficient way to keep getting better with your guitar playing is to practice, practice, practice! […]
Why choose the David Joel Guitar Studio to learn guitar? Have you ever met someone and became so deeply enamored with him or her? You just know they are filled with greatness that you want to emulate them and learn and grow from them as well? Like, people, you meet at different seasons of your […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Singing and Playing Guitar at the same time One of the most frustrating things you can do while learning to play guitar is learning how to sing while you play. If you want to be a well-rounded musician, these two things together are critical. This can be extremely frustrating if you are a beginner. Singing […]
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 […]
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 […]
Why you need a good guitar teacher If you really want to learn to play the guitar well, you will do so much better and faster with a good guitar teacher. Imagine a 6th grader saying she doesn’t need to go to school anymore because she thinks she has already learned what she needs to […]
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 […]
Techniques of the guitar There are many aspects of learning the guitar. Making sure you have the techniques down, or are at least working on them, is going to make you play better. When it comes to learning these techniques, you may already be working with a guitar teacher. If they are good, you should […]
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 […]
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 […]
Myths about learning guitar We’ve all heard about the dos and don’ts of learning to play guitar. Take lessons. Don’t take lessons. Be self-taught. Don’t go down that road. Which is the correct answer and what are the myths? The answers might depend on your personal experience. Taking lessons and finding the right guitar teacher […]
Why most people struggle to learn the guitar 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 teach themselves how […]
If you’re serious about learning guitar, get serious about guitar lessons in Philadelphia If one of your upcoming New Year’s resolutions in to be better musically inclined, now is the time to start doing your research on exactly what that entails. If you don’t necessarily have the natural ability of a smooth sounding singing voice, […]
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 […]
Technique and Theory: Why they are so important in guitar playing Learning to play the guitar can be an extremely enjoyable task. There are many small details to learn in order to express oneself on an instrument. The key is for a student to learn or be taught in increments and have the material broken […]
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 […]