As children we are all born into particular circumstances. Our family, neighbours, local community and even country will have an impact on how we turn out as adults. In the USA for example there are certain neighbourhoods where your odds of ending up in prison are high. Children who grow up in these areas are…
Tag: school
A Steve Jobs lesson for guitar students
I recently read that when Steve Jobs rejoined Apple his first priority was to axe as many of their products as possible and focus on only a few key products. Initially there were about 300 different Apple products which he managed to cull back to around 10. Jobs certainly did not invent this philosophy but…
Why expectations matter
When we first begin a new project (E.g. guitar) it is likely that we will have unrealistic expectations. Have you been to a movie highly recommended by a friend only to be disappointed? Compare that to a movie by one of your favourite directors with familiar actors a somewhat predictable plot based on a well…
The Youtube revolution – What it means
Youtube is definitely driving a revolution of learning because it is based on the idea of rapid evolution. The more people who can collaborate on an idea often the faster it will evolve. The video above points out this fact out and shows examples of dancers who have learnt purely from Youtube videos. While I…
Why would you want to learn music theory?
Theory to many guitar players is considered dull, boring and perhaps mildly useful at best. As a young teen I could not see what triads had to do with playing Van Halen or Led Zep. I would grin and bear it as my teacher explained a theoretical concept hoping he would just get to the…
What makes a great guitar teacher?
When asked the question of what makes a great guitarteacher all I can really do is tell you what questions you should ask when seeking a teacher because these are the questions that I believe are most relevant to your actual long term results. So here goes. Do they use a method of teaching?…
G4 GUITAR METHOD Free Download
G4 GUITAR METHOD Free Download Download your free copy of the G4 GUITAR METHOD. Get the Complete Package Special Offer Now only $99 The complete package includes the following items; Over 50 pages of materials Suitable for both children and adults. The 7 Essential skills Rhythm book Chords & Reading book Hammers & Pull offs Finger…
Applying video game mentality to learning guitar
Personally I have never taken to playing video games. I am sure many people find them exciting and perhaps a great way to wind down from a stressful day. What I do find fascinating though is the dedication and investment of time some people make to mastering their favourite games. The games seem to tap…
The balancing act of great guitar teaching
Some years ago I noticed guitar teachers generally operate from two distinct styles. 1. Consultation teaching Most guitar teachers primarily use the consultation style. They will ask you a question like “What do you want to learn?”. The lessons will then be based around the songs, riffs or ideas you have specifically mentioned to keep…
Don’t choose guitar teachers based on convenience
We live in a world of convenience. In real-estate they shout ‘Location, location, location because location usually means convenience. Quality may win out in the long run but short term convenience wins hands down. Think of fast food. Fast simply means convenient. A drive-through where your meal is ready within a few minutes without getting…
Rehearsing failure
I should point out that I am not about to suggest you practice guitar with an aim to fail. Rehearsing failure is a technique that will help you to be prepared and to deal with failure when it arises. I first heard about this strategy in a book about successful sports stars. In high level…
Why you should practice early…
Morning practice for many makes all the difference. In fact it can be the most important practice session of the day. There are several reasons why. Freedom. When we practice in the morning we don’t need to spend the day thinking about how we are going to fit in our practice later in the day. If you…
G4 GUITAR Blog 