Keep music education going during the pandemic With schools across the country in virtual mode due to coronavirus, remote music education resources have seen a massive uptick as of late, with companies and nonprofits alike offering cheap and easy ways to learn music making online. The range of virtual programs that have sprouted up over […]
Do you really need a guitar teacher? You may want to seriously consider David Joel If you really want to learn music well, you will do so much better with a good guitar teacher. Imagine an 8th grader saying he doesn’t need to go to school anymore because he thinks he has already learned what […]
Getting the most of your music education Many who choose to learn the guitar found a passion for it at an early age. You may have been inspired by great legends, a music teacher or even a friend. You may have people in your life you share similar tastes in music with and have wonderful […]
There’s nothing like a pandemic to bring out the inner guitarist in us We shouldn’t ignore the terrible costs of the pandemic to people’s lives and livelihoods but there are also some things that came out of this crisis that has brought good to us and those around us. One thing that has resulted from […]
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Philadelphia Guitar lessons vs teaching yourself So, you’ve decided you’re going to learn to play the guitar. You’ve gone out and bought yourself beautiful new guitar, gig bag, music stand, and a million other pieces of guitar-themed paraphernalia. You get back home, take the guitar out of the box, and then it dawns on you: […]
The holidays are here! If you are easing into the holidays and just now thinking about what to get people, think about any musical family or friends you have and give them the gift of music. So many people are crazy about music and want to learn to play an instrument. However, so many people […]
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 […]
Some thoughts for buying your first guitar Two of the strongest reasons to buy an acoustic guitar are user-friendliness and price. Some musical instruments are prohibitively expensive for beginners, and they’re difficult to learn, too. Not the acoustic guitar. Acoustic guitars are easy to learn, easy to carry, easy on the ears. And you can […]
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 […]