Mental Stuff Archives - Unlock the Guitar

My Alternative Pentatonics Concept

I have a fascination for the number 5 and everything that’s associated with it. In guitar terms this translates to […]

If you’re a fan of fusion improvisation, Wayne Krantz is essential listening, especially live and in the 55 Bar in […]

You’ve probably heard this one a few times… or perhaps even said it yourself. Beginner guitarists, if they can get […]

You’ve probably seen a ton of stuff on the internet, and particularly on YouTube, about ‘breaking out of the box’, […]

Apologies for the clickbait title, I couldn’t think of a better one and besides, I believe this post will help […]

If you’re committed to learning the guitar, it’s inevitable that you’re going to get into a rut from time to […]

You’ll find a lot of stuff on the internet about breaking out of scale boxes; some players suggest learning the […]

Reaching an intermediate level of guitar playing is a great achievement, it means you have the discipline and perseverance to […]

I’ve had this one churning over in my mind for a while now and I’ve finally managed to gather my […]

In this series, we’re taking a look at what I like to call, ‘fretboard motion’, which is ways of moving […]