Whether you want to play lead or rhythm, you need to get your picking technique together. We show you how... “Picking the strings, then. Up or down - that’s got to be it, surely?” Essentially, yes.

“Okay, lead guitar. I know what that is. It’s when you play solos instead of chords and rhythm. Am I right?” That’s right. There’s a lot to learn though so it’s important to cover some basics. Whereas ...

Two popular beginner music classes aimed at busy adults are being offered online through Waconia Community Education, giving participants a fast and accessible way to start playing piano or guitar.

The A major pentatonic, A minor pentatonic and Mixolydian are great places to start and we'll show you how ...

From AI-powered lesson plans to interactive fretboard trainers, today’s guitar learning apps make it easier than ever to practice anywhere, anytime. Whether you’re a beginner strumming your first ...

If you're starting out with guitar, you're probably wondering, "How long until I can play a song?" or "When will I sound like those YouTube tutorials?" Learning the guitar doesn’t happen overnight, ...

There are so many online guitar lesson platforms to choose from nowadays. But sometimes it can seem like they're all either some kind of game designed for children, or, on the other end of the ...

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