Mental Stuff
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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…
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How I Use Wayne Krantz’ Improviser’s OS Book
If you’re a fan of fusion improvisation, Wayne Krantz is essential listening, especially live and in the 55 Bar in…
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I know the 5 pentatonic shapes, now what?
You’ve probably heard this one a few times… or perhaps even said it yourself. Beginner guitarists, if they can get…
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When NOT Breaking Out of the Box is a Good Thing
You’ve probably seen a ton of stuff on the internet, and particularly on YouTube, about ‘breaking out of the box’,…
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How to Learn Guitar F.A.S.T.
Apologies for the clickbait title, I couldn’t think of a better one and besides, I believe this post will help…
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How to Get Out of Any Guitar Rut
If you’re committed to learning the guitar, it’s inevitable that you’re going to get into a rut from time to…
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The Key to Breaking Out of Scale Boxes
You’ll find a lot of stuff on the internet about breaking out of scale boxes; some players suggest learning the…
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8 Holes in Your Playing that Might Need Filling In
Reaching an intermediate level of guitar playing is a great achievement, it means you have the discipline and perseverance to…
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How to Make a Living as a Guitarist
I’ve had this one churning over in my mind for a while now and I’ve finally managed to gather my…
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Fretboard Motion: The Warp Zone (Part 3)
In this series, we’re taking a look at what I like to call, ‘fretboard motion’, which is ways of moving…