Guitar playing is fun and enjoyable, but also challenging and frustrating at times. You want to get to the point of mastery and accomplishment, but in order to get there you have to overcome the necessary obstacles and challenges to reach your goals.
You want to be that awesome rhythm guitar player, flourishing at soloing and improvisation, having the skills of a great singer songwriter or be able to play guitar and sing with confidence.
So how do you get there? How do you reach your dream goal and be able to do what you love most in a busy, chaotic and demanding life where everybody expects everything of you?
Today I present to you an effective guitar manifesto that will take you by the hand, get you back on track and lead you into the direction of your ultimate guitar goal!
Are you ready?
– Think about your goals
Let’s start thinking what it is that you would like to accomplish with your guitar? What inspired you to play guitar in the first place? Now take a piece of paper and start writing. Where do you want to be five years from now?
Do you want to be on stage? Do you want to have a repertoire of songs under your fingers so you’re ready to perform anywhere and anytime? Do you want to be playing in a band? Write your own songs? Become a professional musician or be able to entertain friends and family? Write it down! Continue Reading
Another fresh new year ahead of us. A year full of potential and possibilities. I always write down new resolutions and ideas in my Moleskin notebook that will motivate and inspire me to do creative and exciting things. This year I bought a 
It’s just a happy color that reminds me of the sun and positive things. A positive attitude for 2016 seems like a good place to start with.
A guitar lick is a phrase (a short musical idea) made up of a series of notes that you can use and incorporate into your soloing and improvisation. You can also see it as a small part or fragment of an entire solo. Good licks can add magic, excitement and drama to your solos.