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    50 Killer Tips To 50 Killer Tips To 50 Killer Tips To 50 Killer Tips To Improve Yo Improve Yo Improve Yo Improve Your Guitar ur Guitar ur Guitar ur Guitar

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    ATTENTION: ATTENTION: ATTENTION: ATTENTION: Do you w Do you w Do you w Do you want to take your ant to take your ant to take your ant to take your g gg guitar uitar uitar uitar playing to the next level playing to the next level playing to the next level playing to the next level but youre stuck in a plateau? but youre stuck in a plateau? but youre stuck in a plateau? but youre stuck in a plateau?

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    W elcome Personally... I've always believed in the principle "ModelPersonally... I've always believed in the principle "ModelPersonally... I've always believed in the principle "ModelPersonally... I've always believed in the principle "Modelsomeone who's already reached the goal you want tosomeone who's already reached the goal you want tosomeone who's already reached the goal you want tosomeone who's already reached the goal you want toachieve."achieve."achieve."achieve."

    Living by this principle, I have seen my musical success skyrocket, achievingLiving by this principle, I have seen my musical success skyrocket, achievingLiving by this principle, I have seen my musical success skyrocket, achievingLiving by this principle, I have seen my musical success skyrocket, achievingtremendous results.tremendous results.tremendous results.tremendous results.

    Results thResults thResults thResults that saw me feature on Channel 7 News, produce 3 CD's, appear on Hitsat saw me feature on Channel 7 News, produce 3 CD's, appear on Hitsat saw me feature on Channel 7 News, produce 3 CD's, appear on Hitsat saw me feature on Channel 7 News, produce 3 CD's, appear on HitsFM Radio as well as live on stage to thousands of people.FM Radio as well as live on stage to thousands of people.FM Radio as well as live on stage to thousands of people.FM Radio as well as live on stage to thousands of people.

    Here is a picture of me featured on Channel 7,Here is a picture of me featured on Channel 7,Here is a picture of me featured on Channel 7,Here is a picture of me featured on Channel 7,with an image of just 1 of thewith an image of just 1 of thewith an image of just 1 of thewith an image of just 1 of the 3 CD's we already3 CD's we already3 CD's we already3 CD's we alreadyhave out now.have out now.have out now.have out now.

    From my successFrom my successFrom my successFrom my success I am constantly asked byI am constantly asked byI am constantly asked byI am constantly asked byfellow guitarists on howfellow guitarists on howfellow guitarists on howfellow guitarists on how to improve their guitar to improve their guitar to improve their guitar to improve their guitar playing.playing.playing.playing.

    You know what Im talking about because wYou know what Im talking about because wYou know what Im talking about because wYou know what Im talking about because we eeeve all been thereve all been thereve all been thereve all been there beforebeforebeforebefore

    YYYYouououou areareareare not progressing,not progressing,not progressing,not progressing, you begin to lose interestyou begin to lose interestyou begin to lose interestyou begin to lose interest & you cant find the motivation& you cant find the motivation& you cant find the motivation& you cant find the motivationtotototo take your playtake your playtake your playtake your playing to the next leveling to the next leveling to the next leveling to the next level. ... That is why I decided to share with youThat is why I decided to share with youThat is why I decided to share with youThat is why I decided to share with youthesethesethesethese 50 tips to50 tips to50 tips to50 tips to become a better guitarist so nobecome a better guitarist so nobecome a better guitarist so nobecome a better guitarist so no- ---one has to go through that again.one has to go through that again.one has to go through that again.one has to go through that again.

    TheseTheseTheseThese are based on my own experiences as a player and a teacher. Are there moreare based on my own experiences as a player and a teacher. Are there moreare based on my own experiences as a player and a teacher. Are there moreare based on my own experiences as a player and a teacher. Are there morethan 50? You bet!than 50? You bet!than 50? You bet!than 50? You bet!

    ThereThereThereThere are a plethora of ideas and concepts floating around that teachers use withare a plethora of ideas and concepts floating around that teachers use withare a plethora of ideas and concepts floating around that teachers use withare a plethora of ideas and concepts floating around that teachers use with

    their students and the more you can think of, the better!their students and the more you can think of, the better!their students and the more you can think of, the better!their students and the more you can think of, the better!

    These 50 tips will cover a lot of ground and will go a long way into making youThese 50 tips will cover a lot of ground and will go a long way into making youThese 50 tips will cover a lot of ground and will go a long way into making youThese 50 tips will cover a lot of ground and will go a long way into making youthe best guitarist you can be.the best guitarist you can be.the best guitarist you can be.the best guitarist you can be.

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    Tip 1: Tip 1: Tip 1: Tip 1: Listen to different styles of music Listen to different styles of music Listen to different styles of music Listen to different styles of music

    Listening to different styles will open the door to new playing techniques,Listening to different styles will open the door to new playing techniques,Listening to different styles will open the door to new playing techniques,Listening to different styles will open the door to new playing techniques,harmonies, rhythms, effects and more! If you close yourself off to only 1 or 2harmonies, rhythms, effects and more! If you close yourself off to only 1 or 2harmonies, rhythms, effects and more! If you close yourself off to only 1 or 2harmonies, rhythms, effects and more! If you close yourself off to only 1 or 2styles of music ystyles of music ystyles of music ystyles of music your playing can become oneour playing can become oneour playing can become oneour playing can become one- ---dimensional.dimensional.dimensional.dimensional.

    Tip 2: Tip 2: Tip 2: Tip 2: Listen to different instruments Listen to different instruments Listen to different instruments Listen to different instruments

    Focusing on the guitar will only give you oneFocusing on the guitar will only give you oneFocusing on the guitar will only give you oneFocusing on the guitar will only give you oneperspective with regards to articulation,perspective with regards to articulation,perspective with regards to articulation,perspective with regards to articulation,phrasing and patterns. Try listening to vocals,phrasing and patterns. Try listening to vocals,phrasing and patterns. Try listening to vocals,phrasing and patterns. Try listening to vocals,horns, drums and strings to imphorns, drums and strings to imphorns, drums and strings to imphorns, drums and strings to improve your ideas.rove your ideas.rove your ideas.rove your ideas.

    Tip 3: Tip 3: Tip 3: Tip 3: Study with a teacher Study with a teacher Study with a teacher Study with a teacher

    A lot of players start by teaching themselves.A lot of players start by teaching themselves.A lot of players start by teaching themselves.A lot of players start by teaching themselves. After a while, their playingAfter a while, their playingAfter a while, their playingAfter a while, their playing hits ahits ahits ahits awall and they get in a rut. A good teacher can make sure this doesnt happenwall and they get in a rut. A good teacher can make sure this doesnt happenwall and they get in a rut. A good teacher can make sure this doesnt happenwall and they get in a rut. A good teacher can make sure this doesnt happenwhile keeping the student inspired, learning pwhile keeping the student inspired, learning pwhile keeping the student inspired, learning pwhile keeping the student inspired, learning proper habits and setting goals toroper habits and setting goals toroper habits and setting goals toroper habits and setting goals tokeep the student on the right track.keep the student on the right track.keep the student on the right track.keep the student on the right track.

    Tip 4: Tip 4: Tip 4: Tip 4: Practice scales as collections of notes Practice scales as collections of notes Practice scales as collections of notes Practice scales as collections of notes

    Instead of always playing your scales ascInstead of always playing your scales ascInstead of always playing your scales ascInstead of always playing your scales ascending and descending, tryending and descending, tryending and descending, tryending and descending, try makingmakingmakingmakingmelodies and riffs once you hmelodies and riffs once you hmelodies and riffs once you hmelodies and riffs once you have an idea of where the notesave an idea of where the notesave an idea of where the notesave an idea of where the notesare. This will make the scale a lot more interesting and willare. This will make the scale a lot more interesting and willare. This will make the scale a lot more interesting and willare. This will make the scale a lot more interesting and willmotivatemotivatemotivatemotivate you to practice!you to practice!you to practice!you to practice!

    Tip 5: Work on rhythms Tip 5: Work on rhythms Tip 5: Work on rhythms Tip 5: Work on rhythms

    Rhythms will help you to create better phrases. I always haveRhythms will help you to create better phrases. I always haveRhythms will help you to create better phrases. I always haveRhythms will help you to create better phrases. I always havestudents learn rhythms early on because it will create anstudents learn rhythms early on because it will create anstudents learn rhythms early on because it will create anstudents learn rhythms early on because it will create anawareness of motifsawareness of motifsawareness of motifsawareness of motifs and theme and variation from a rhythmic perspective. It alsoand theme and variation from a rhythmic perspective. It alsoand theme and variation from a rhythmic perspective. It alsoand theme and variation from a rhythmic perspective. It alsohelps the student understand how to fit the guitar in with an ensemble.helps the student understand how to fit the guitar in with an ensemble.helps the student understand how to fit the guitar in with an ensemble.helps the student understand how to fit the guitar in with an ensemble.

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    Tip 6: Practice Arpeggios Tip 6: Practice Arpeggios Tip 6: Practice Arpeggios Tip 6: Practice Arpeggios

    A great way to understand the notes that make up a chord is to play arpeggios. ItA great way to understand the notes that make up a chord is to play arpeggios. ItA great way to understand the notes that make up a chord is to play arpeggios. ItA great way to understand the notes that make up a chord is to play arpeggios. Its sssalso a nice way to deviate from scalar ideas in your playing.also a nice way to deviate from scalar ideas in your playing.also a nice way to deviate from scalar ideas in your playing.also a nice way to deviate from scalar ideas in your playing.

    Tip 7: Tip 7: Tip 7: Tip 7: Learn more chords Learn more chords Learn more chords Learn more chords

    This may seem obvious, however not only are we talkingThis may seem obvious, however not only are we talkingThis may seem obvious, however not only are we talkingThis may seem obvious, however not only are we talkingabout different quality of chords and their extensions, butabout different quality of chords and their extensions, butabout different quality of chords and their extensions, butabout different quality of chords and their extensions, butalso the many different voicings of chords. Lalso the many different voicings of chords. Lalso the many different voicings of chords. Lalso the many different voicings of chords. Learning moreearning moreearning moreearning moreways to play the same chord is great for rhythm and leadways to play the same chord is great for rhythm and leadways to play the same chord is great for rhythm and leadways to play the same chord is great for rhythm and leadplaying.playing.playing.playing.

    Tip 8: Tip 8: Tip 8: Tip 8: Discipline your picking technique Discipline your picking technique Discipline your picking technique Discipline your picking technique

    Your left hand may have the dexterity and muscle instincts to play many patterns,Your left hand may have the dexterity and muscle instincts to play many patterns,Your left hand may have the dexterity and muscle instincts to play many patterns,Your left hand may have the dexterity and muscle instincts to play many patterns,but what happens when we dont balance this techniqbut what happens when we dont balance this techniqbut what happens when we dont balance this techniqbut what happens when we dont balance this technique with our picking hand?ue with our picking hand?ue with our picking hand?ue with our picking hand?We get a bit of a mess! So, developing picking technique is crucial to successfulWe get a bit of a mess! So, developing picking technique is crucial to successfulWe get a bit of a mess! So, developing picking technique is crucial to successfulWe get a bit of a mess! So, developing picking technique is crucial to successfulimprovement.improvement.improvement.improvement.

    Tip 9: Tip 9: Tip 9: Tip 9: Use a metronome Use a metronome Use a metronome Use a metronome

    I have had many students tell me that they dont need a metronome because theyI have had many students tell me that they dont need a metronome because theyI have had many students tell me that they dont need a metronome because theyI have had many students tell me that they dont need a metronome because theyhave great timing. Ok, buthave great timing. Ok, buthave great timing. Ok, buthave great timing. Ok, but working with the metronome is still going to beworking with the metronome is still going to beworking with the metronome is still going to beworking with the metronome is still going to bebeneficial. Use the ticker to track your own progress with scale or arpeggiobeneficial. Use the ticker to track your own progress with scale or arpeggiobeneficial. Use the ticker to track your own progress with scale or arpeggiobeneficial. Use the ticker to track your own progress with scale or arpeggiopatterns or a difficult riff. Gradually increase the tempo every day or week so youpatterns or a difficult riff. Gradually increase the tempo every day or week so youpatterns or a difficult riff. Gradually increase the tempo every day or week so youpatterns or a difficult riff. Gradually increase the tempo every day or week so youcan see that you are making improvements!can see that you are making improvements!can see that you are making improvements!can see that you are making improvements!

    Tip 10: Tip 10: Tip 10: Tip 10: Tune your instrument Tune your instrument Tune your instrument Tune your instrument

    This may seem obvious as well, but sometimes overlooked.This may seem obvious as well, but sometimes overlooked.This may seem obvious as well, but sometimes overlooked.This may seem obvious as well, but sometimes overlooked.Train your ear to hear the tuned strings with an electronicTrain your ear to hear the tuned strings with an electronicTrain your ear to hear the tuned strings with an electronicTrain your ear to hear the tuned strings with an electronictuner. Next time you tune your guitar, do so without thetuner. Next time you tune your guitar, do so without thetuner. Next time you tune your guitar, do so without thetuner. Next time you tune your guitar, do so without thetuner and double check your work when you are donetuner and double check your work when you are donetuner and double check your work when you are donetuner and double check your work when you are done. ...

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    Tip 11: Tip 11: Tip 11: Tip 11: Set small goals Set small goals Set small goals Set small goals

    Setting goals for yourself is very important. Not only does this promote goodSetting goals for yourself is very important. Not only does this promote goodSetting goals for yourself is very important. Not only does this promote goodSetting goals for yourself is very important. Not only does this promote goodpractice habits but it also gives you confidence that you achieved something. Bepractice habits but it also gives you confidence that you achieved something. Bepractice habits but it also gives you confidence that you achieved something. Bepractice habits but it also gives you confidence that you achieved something. Be

    careful not to dwell on that goal that takes years to accocareful not to dwell on that goal that takes years to accocareful not to dwell on that goal that takes years to accocareful not to dwell on that goal that takes years to accomplish.mplish.mplish.mplish.

    Tip 12: Tip 12: Tip 12: Tip 12: Phrasing, Phrasing, Phrasing! Phrasing, Phrasing, Phrasing! Phrasing, Phrasing, Phrasing! Phrasing, Phrasing, Phrasing!

    Are you playing all the right notes but its JUST not sounding the way you want itAre you playing all the right notes but its JUST not sounding the way you want itAre you playing all the right notes but its JUST not sounding the way you want itAre you playing all the right notes but its JUST not sounding the way you want itto? Work on all your left and right hand techniques such as hammer to? Work on all your left and right hand techniques such as hammer to? Work on all your left and right hand techniques such as hammer to? Work on all your left and right hand techniques such as hammer- ---on, pullon, pullon, pullon, pull----off,off,off,off,

    slides, bending, staccato, legato, palm mslides, bending, staccato, legato, palm mslides, bending, staccato, legato, palm mslides, bending, staccato, legato, palm muting, dynamics,uting, dynamics,uting, dynamics,uting, dynamics,etc. Now, were making music.etc. Now, were making music.etc. Now, were making music.etc. Now, were making music.

    Tip 13: Tip 13: Tip 13: Tip 13: Watch guitarists in a live setting Watch guitarists in a live setting Watch guitarists in a live setting Watch guitarists in a live setting

    One of the best ways to become inspired and learn without actually holding your One of the best ways to become inspired and learn without actually holding your One of the best ways to become inspired and learn without actually holding your One of the best ways to become inspired and learn without actually holding your guitar is seeing a live performance. Observe a guitarist and see how he handlesguitar is seeing a live performance. Observe a guitarist and see how he handlesguitar is seeing a live performance. Observe a guitarist and see how he handlesguitar is seeing a live performance. Observe a guitarist and see how he handlesccccertain situations. What kind of effects is he using? What does he tend to do atertain situations. What kind of effects is he using? What does he tend to do atertain situations. What kind of effects is he using? What does he tend to do atertain situations. What kind of effects is he using? What does he tend to do atspecific points in a song?specific points in a song?specific points in a song?specific points in a song?

    Tip 14: Tip 14: Tip 14: Tip 14: Surround yourself with better players Surround yourself with better players Surround yourself with better players Surround yourself with better players

    You must place yourself in a position to observe and learn as much as possible.You must place yourself in a position to observe and learn as much as possible.You must place yourself in a position to observe and learn as much as possible.You must place yourself in a position to observe and learn as much as possible.Playing with guitPlaying with guitPlaying with guitPlaying with guitarists who are more experienced is a perfect scenario. Askarists who are more experienced is a perfect scenario. Askarists who are more experienced is a perfect scenario. Askarists who are more experienced is a perfect scenario. Askquestions, watch them play, emulate what they do.questions, watch them play, emulate what they do.questions, watch them play, emulate what they do.questions, watch them play, emulate what they do.

    Tip 15: Tip 15: Tip 15: Tip 15: Play in a band Play in a band Play in a band Play in a band

    Performing, even if its just in a garage does wonders for Performing, even if its just in a garage does wonders for Performing, even if its just in a garage does wonders for Performing, even if its just in a garage does wonders for you. You learn to listen and play with other musicians.you. You learn to listen and play with other musicians.you. You learn to listen and play with other musicians.you. You learn to listen and play with other musicians.YoYoYoYoull soon realize that in the heat of a performance, youull soon realize that in the heat of a performance, youull soon realize that in the heat of a performance, youull soon realize that in the heat of a performance, youplay differently.play differently.play differently.play differently.

    Tip 16: Tip 16: Tip 16: Tip 16: Study the history of guitar Study the history of guitar Study the history of guitar Study the history of guitar

    Studying the history of the guitar can open all kinds of doors for any guitarist noStudying the history of the guitar can open all kinds of doors for any guitarist noStudying the history of the guitar can open all kinds of doors for any guitarist noStudying the history of the guitar can open all kinds of doors for any guitarist nomatter what level. Simply learning who inspired your favomatter what level. Simply learning who inspired your favomatter what level. Simply learning who inspired your favomatter what level. Simply learning who inspired your favorite guitarist to playrite guitarist to playrite guitarist to playrite guitarist to play

    will open a world of styles and players.will open a world of styles and players.will open a world of styles and players.will open a world of styles and players.

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    Tip 17: Tip 17: Tip 17: Tip 17: Memorize songs Memorize songs Memorize songs Memorize songs

    When a musician reads music from a piece of paper, the feel of the song is alwaysWhen a musician reads music from a piece of paper, the feel of the song is alwaysWhen a musician reads music from a piece of paper, the feel of the song is alwaysWhen a musician reads music from a piece of paper, the feel of the song is alwaysmore rigid than that of a musician who memorizes the song. If all you have tomore rigid than that of a musician who memorizes the song. If all you have tomore rigid than that of a musician who memorizes the song. If all you have tomore rigid than that of a musician who memorizes the song. If all you have to

    cccconcern yourself with is you and your guitar, there is direct communication fromoncern yourself with is you and your guitar, there is direct communication fromoncern yourself with is you and your guitar, there is direct communication fromoncern yourself with is you and your guitar, there is direct communication fromyour fingers to the strings. This will lead to more musical possibilities and greatyour fingers to the strings. This will lead to more musical possibilities and greatyour fingers to the strings. This will lead to more musical possibilities and greatyour fingers to the strings. This will lead to more musical possibilities and greatfeel.feel.feel.feel.

    Tip 18: Tip 18: Tip 18: Tip 18: Do online research Do online research Do online research Do online research

    Maybe you heard your teacher mention aMaybe you heard your teacher mention aMaybe you heard your teacher mention aMaybe you heard your teacher mention a concept or aconcept or aconcept or aconcept or ababababand member was talking about music theory and yound member was talking about music theory and yound member was talking about music theory and yound member was talking about music theory and you

    are curious to learn more. Online research is a great way to gain knowledge andare curious to learn more. Online research is a great way to gain knowledge andare curious to learn more. Online research is a great way to gain knowledge andare curious to learn more. Online research is a great way to gain knowledge andfind new perspectives.find new perspectives.find new perspectives.find new perspectives.

    Tip 19: Tip 19: Tip 19: Tip 19: Learn to practice effectively Learn to practice effectively Learn to practice effectively Learn to practice effectively

    Making efficient use of time is a concept that professional mMaking efficient use of time is a concept that professional mMaking efficient use of time is a concept that professional mMaking efficient use of time is a concept that professional musicians excel at.usicians excel at.usicians excel at.usicians excel at.Practicing only what you need to and knowing how to best approach a session isPracticing only what you need to and knowing how to best approach a session isPracticing only what you need to and knowing how to best approach a session isPracticing only what you need to and knowing how to best approach a session isimperative to maintaining your craft.imperative to maintaining your craft.imperative to maintaining your craft.imperative to maintaining your craft.

    Tip 20: Tip 20: Tip 20: Tip 20: Teach Teach Teach Teach

    Imparting your knowledge to others will open a lot of doors and make you thinkImparting your knowledge to others will open a lot of doors and make you thinkImparting your knowledge to others will open a lot of doors and make you thinkImparting your knowledge to others will open a lot of doors and make you thinkdifferently about ever differently about ever differently about ever differently about everything! Think you know allything! Think you know allything! Think you know allything! Think you know allthere is about a major scalethink again. Youll bethere is about a major scalethink again. Youll bethere is about a major scalethink again. Youll bethere is about a major scalethink again. Youll beasked questions you never thought of and teach theasked questions you never thought of and teach theasked questions you never thought of and teach theasked questions you never thought of and teach thesame concept many different ways, forcing you tosame concept many different ways, forcing you tosame concept many different ways, forcing you tosame concept many different ways, forcing you tolook at new ways to view the guitar.look at new ways to view the guitar.look at new ways to view the guitar.look at new ways to view the guitar.

    Tip 21: Learn to play finger style Tip 21: Learn to play finger style Tip 21: Learn to play finger style Tip 21: Learn to play finger style

    This is a great technique that can take your ability to the next level. Youll beThis is a great technique that can take your ability to the next level. Youll beThis is a great technique that can take your ability to the next level. Youll beThis is a great technique that can take your ability to the next level. Youll bemore versatile as well. Finger style is used in many styles and adds a softer touch.more versatile as well. Finger style is used in many styles and adds a softer touch.more versatile as well. Finger style is used in many styles and adds a softer touch.more versatile as well. Finger style is used in many styles and adds a softer touch.Youll also be able to juggle multiple parts at once with practice.Youll also be able to juggle multiple parts at once with practice.Youll also be able to juggle multiple parts at once with practice.Youll also be able to juggle multiple parts at once with practice.

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    Tip 22: Tip 22: Tip 22: Tip 22: L LL Learn inspired guitar parts earn inspired guitar parts earn inspired guitar parts earn inspired guitar parts

    When you hear a guitar part on a recording that you think is great ask yourself,When you hear a guitar part on a recording that you think is great ask yourself,When you hear a guitar part on a recording that you think is great ask yourself,When you hear a guitar part on a recording that you think is great ask yourself,Why do I like this? Google the song or ask your teacher Why do I like this? Google the song or ask your teacher Why do I like this? Google the song or ask your teacher Why do I like this? Google the song or ask your teacher better yetbetter yetbetter yetbetter yet see if yousee if yousee if yousee if you

    can transcribe the part and find out WHY you like it! This wcan transcribe the part and find out WHY you like it! This wcan transcribe the part and find out WHY you like it! This wcan transcribe the part and find out WHY you like it! This will help youill help youill help youill help youunderstand the fingerboard and define your style.understand the fingerboard and define your style.understand the fingerboard and define your style.understand the fingerboard and define your style.

    Tip 23: Tip 23: Tip 23: Tip 23: Improvisation Improvisation Improvisation Improvisation

    Improvising is one of the best things you can do toImprovising is one of the best things you can do toImprovising is one of the best things you can do toImprovising is one of the best things you can do toimprove your playing. This is spontaneous composition.improve your playing. This is spontaneous composition.improve your playing. This is spontaneous composition.improve your playing. This is spontaneous composition.

    Improvisation is relative to speaking. Do you rehearse eveImprovisation is relative to speaking. Do you rehearse eveImprovisation is relative to speaking. Do you rehearse eveImprovisation is relative to speaking. Do you rehearse everything you say whenrything you say whenrything you say whenrything you say whentalking to someone? Of course not! You know the English language well enoughtalking to someone? Of course not! You know the English language well enoughtalking to someone? Of course not! You know the English language well enoughtalking to someone? Of course not! You know the English language well enoughto speak and understand itto speak and understand itto speak and understand itto speak and understand it same with music.same with music.same with music.same with music.

    Tip 24: Tip 24: Tip 24: Tip 24: Music Theory Music Theory Music Theory Music Theory

    You can only go so far in your pursuit of being the best player you can be withoutYou can only go so far in your pursuit of being the best player you can be withoutYou can only go so far in your pursuit of being the best player you can be withoutYou can only go so far in your pursuit of being the best player you can be withoutlealealealearning music theory. Its a vast topic, however learning even some fundamentalsrning music theory. Its a vast topic, however learning even some fundamentalsrning music theory. Its a vast topic, however learning even some fundamentalsrning music theory. Its a vast topic, however learning even some fundamentalsand working on them daily will help establish a foundation to reach the next level.and working on them daily will help establish a foundation to reach the next level.and working on them daily will help establish a foundation to reach the next level.and working on them daily will help establish a foundation to reach the next level.

    Tip 25: Tip 25: Tip 25: Tip 25: Practice mentally (away from your instrument) Practice mentally (away from your instrument) Practice mentally (away from your instrument) Practice mentally (away from your instrument)

    Obviously, studying music theoryObviously, studying music theoryObviously, studying music theoryObviously, studying music theory will help you, but also visualizing thewill help you, but also visualizing thewill help you, but also visualizing thewill help you, but also visualizing thefingerboard in your mind and taking a focused journey through part of a practicefingerboard in your mind and taking a focused journey through part of a practicefingerboard in your mind and taking a focused journey through part of a practicefingerboard in your mind and taking a focused journey through part of a practicesession will give you confidence because youre focusing 100% on what you needsession will give you confidence because youre focusing 100% on what you needsession will give you confidence because youre focusing 100% on what you needsession will give you confidence because youre focusing 100% on what you needto do and you wont get frustrated nearly as quick.to do and you wont get frustrated nearly as quick.to do and you wont get frustrated nearly as quick.to do and you wont get frustrated nearly as quick.

    Tip 26: Tip 26: Tip 26: Tip 26: Read music Read music Read music Read music

    If you can read music, you can open a music book anywhere andIf you can read music, you can open a music book anywhere andIf you can read music, you can open a music book anywhere andIf you can read music, you can open a music book anywhere andstart playing its contents. You can also play music written for start playing its contents. You can also play music written for start playing its contents. You can also play music written for start playing its contents. You can also play music written for other instruments. If you want to play pit orchestra gigs someother instruments. If you want to play pit orchestra gigs someother instruments. If you want to play pit orchestra gigs someother instruments. If you want to play pit orchestra gigs someday for musicals or theater or possibly do sday for musicals or theater or possibly do sday for musicals or theater or possibly do sday for musicals or theater or possibly do studio work, youll needtudio work, youll needtudio work, youll needtudio work, youll needto read to get the work.to read to get the work.to read to get the work.to read to get the work.

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    Tip 27: Tip 27: Tip 27: Tip 27: Take frequent breaks Take frequent breaks Take frequent breaks Take frequent breaks

    Clearing your head and stepping away from the guitar is very helpful in improvingClearing your head and stepping away from the guitar is very helpful in improvingClearing your head and stepping away from the guitar is very helpful in improvingClearing your head and stepping away from the guitar is very helpful in improvingand making your practice time effective. The longer you practice without a break,and making your practice time effective. The longer you practice without a break,and making your practice time effective. The longer you practice without a break,and making your practice time effective. The longer you practice without a break,

    thethethethe more likely you are to start making mistakes and get frustrated.more likely you are to start making mistakes and get frustrated.more likely you are to start making mistakes and get frustrated.more likely you are to start making mistakes and get frustrated.

    Tip 28: Tip 28: Tip 28: Tip 28: Learn your keys Learn your keys Learn your keys Learn your keys

    Knowing what notes are in a key is veryKnowing what notes are in a key is veryKnowing what notes are in a key is veryKnowing what notes are in a key is veryhelpful. You certainly want to play thehelpful. You certainly want to play thehelpful. You certainly want to play thehelpful. You certainly want to play thecorrect notes without guessing, right? Youcorrect notes without guessing, right? Youcorrect notes without guessing, right? Youcorrect notes without guessing, right? Youmay also want to add harmonic or melomay also want to add harmonic or melomay also want to add harmonic or melomay also want to add harmonic or melodicdicdicdicsubstitution concesubstitution concesubstitution concesubstitution concepts. To apply thesepts. To apply thesepts. To apply thesepts. To apply theseconcepts,concepts,concepts,concepts, you need to know your keys.you need to know your keys.you need to know your keys.you need to know your keys.

    Tip 29: Tip 29: Tip 29: Tip 29: Learn violin or piano music and apply to the guitar Learn violin or piano music and apply to the guitar Learn violin or piano music and apply to the guitar Learn violin or piano music and apply to the guitar

    Other instruments play different patterns and phrase differently because the notesOther instruments play different patterns and phrase differently because the notesOther instruments play different patterns and phrase differently because the notesOther instruments play different patterns and phrase differently because the notesare organized differently andare organized differently andare organized differently andare organized differently and the technique to play these instruments is largelythe technique to play these instruments is largelythe technique to play these instruments is largelythe technique to play these instruments is largelydifferent. Youll get more creative playing music written for other instruments.different. Youll get more creative playing music written for other instruments.different. Youll get more creative playing music written for other instruments.different. Youll get more creative playing music written for other instruments.

    Tip 30: Tip 30: Tip 30: Tip 30: Work on different fingerings for scales and Arpeggios Work on different fingerings for scales and Arpeggios Work on different fingerings for scales and Arpeggios Work on different fingerings for scales and Arpeggios

    Why play your scales and arpeggios the same way all theWhy play your scales and arpeggios the same way all theWhy play your scales and arpeggios the same way all theWhy play your scales and arpeggios the same way all the time?time?time?time?Maybe what you need to do is play different patterns and examineMaybe what you need to do is play different patterns and examineMaybe what you need to do is play different patterns and examineMaybe what you need to do is play different patterns and examinethe natural tendencies to play certain phrases. Youll probablythe natural tendencies to play certain phrases. Youll probablythe natural tendencies to play certain phrases. Youll probablythe natural tendencies to play certain phrases. Youll probablydiscover a nicer way of playing something.discover a nicer way of playing something.discover a nicer way of playing something.discover a nicer way of playing something.

    Tip 31: Tip 31: Tip 31: Tip 31: Learn the notes on the fingerboard Learn the notes on the fingerboard Learn the notes on the fingerboard Learn the notes on the fingerboard

    This is important especially oThis is important especially oThis is important especially oThis is important especially on the 6n the 6n the 6n the 6 thththth and 5and 5and 5and 5 thththth strings for your barrestrings for your barrestrings for your barrestrings for your barrechords and scales. If you dont know where these root notes arechords and scales. If you dont know where these root notes arechords and scales. If you dont know where these root notes arechords and scales. If you dont know where these root notes arelocated youll have a difficult time. Further, the ability to playlocated youll have a difficult time. Further, the ability to playlocated youll have a difficult time. Further, the ability to playlocated youll have a difficult time. Further, the ability to playthrough chord progressions and executing more advanced rhythmthrough chord progressions and executing more advanced rhythmthrough chord progressions and executing more advanced rhythmthrough chord progressions and executing more advanced rhythmguitar will be virtuguitar will be virtuguitar will be virtuguitar will be virtually impossible.ally impossible.ally impossible.ally impossible.

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    Tip 32: Tip 32: Tip 32: Tip 32: Create a new lick everyday and play in all keys Create a new lick everyday and play in all keys Create a new lick everyday and play in all keys Create a new lick everyday and play in all keys

    Creating a new lick everyday will build your bag of ideas quickly. Playing your Creating a new lick everyday will build your bag of ideas quickly. Playing your Creating a new lick everyday will build your bag of ideas quickly. Playing your Creating a new lick everyday will build your bag of ideas quickly. Playing your new found ideas in all 12 keys and with different fingerings will give you thenew found ideas in all 12 keys and with different fingerings will give you thenew found ideas in all 12 keys and with different fingerings will give you thenew found ideas in all 12 keys and with different fingerings will give you the

    confidence toconfidence toconfidence toconfidence to play this new lick in any musical settingplay this new lick in any musical settingplay this new lick in any musical settingplay this new lick in any musical setting

    Tip 33: Tip 33: Tip 33: Tip 33: Develop your ear training Develop your ear training Develop your ear training Develop your ear training

    You dont want to just let your fingers go flyingYou dont want to just let your fingers go flyingYou dont want to just let your fingers go flyingYou dont want to just let your fingers go flyingaround without any thought to what youre doing.around without any thought to what youre doing.around without any thought to what youre doing.around without any thought to what youre doing.Do you know what that next note youre about toDo you know what that next note youre about toDo you know what that next note youre about toDo you know what that next note youre about toplay will sound like againsplay will sound like againsplay will sound like againsplay will sound like against that particular chord?t that particular chord?t that particular chord?t that particular chord?No? Then you wont always know if that line willNo? Then you wont always know if that line willNo? Then you wont always know if that line willNo? Then you wont always know if that line willwork. Hearing ideas and concepts and linking themwork. Hearing ideas and concepts and linking themwork. Hearing ideas and concepts and linking themwork. Hearing ideas and concepts and linking them

    to the fingerboard is the goal.to the fingerboard is the goal.to the fingerboard is the goal.to the fingerboard is the goal.

    Tip 34: Tip 34: Tip 34: Tip 34: Record yourself playing Record yourself playing Record yourself playing Record yourself playing

    Accessing your playing is not best achieved while youre practAccessing your playing is not best achieved while youre practAccessing your playing is not best achieved while youre practAccessing your playing is not best achieved while youre practicing. You need toicing. You need toicing. You need toicing. You need tohear yourself after a clear mind and when youre not in the moment of practicing.hear yourself after a clear mind and when youre not in the moment of practicing.hear yourself after a clear mind and when youre not in the moment of practicing.hear yourself after a clear mind and when youre not in the moment of practicing.Recording yourself and listening back later is a very valuable way to accessRecording yourself and listening back later is a very valuable way to accessRecording yourself and listening back later is a very valuable way to accessRecording yourself and listening back later is a very valuable way to access

    yourself honestly.yourself honestly.yourself honestly.yourself honestly.

    Tip 35: Tip 35: Tip 35: Tip 35: Play along with songs Play along with songs Play along with songs Play along with songs

    Playing along with a f Playing along with a f Playing along with a f Playing along with a favorite song is a great way to be inspired. Its a lot of funavorite song is a great way to be inspired. Its a lot of funavorite song is a great way to be inspired. Its a lot of funavorite song is a great way to be inspired. Its a lot of funtoo! You can also hear more of the nuances and determine if you are emulatingtoo! You can also hear more of the nuances and determine if you are emulatingtoo! You can also hear more of the nuances and determine if you are emulatingtoo! You can also hear more of the nuances and determine if you are emulatingthe phrasing, sound and techniques exactly the way your herothe phrasing, sound and techniques exactly the way your herothe phrasing, sound and techniques exactly the way your herothe phrasing, sound and techniques exactly the way your herois.is.is.is.

    Tip 36: Tip 36: Tip 36: Tip 36: Work on your weaknesses Work on your weaknesses Work on your weaknesses Work on your weaknesses

    The first thinThe first thinThe first thinThe first thing a lot of undisciplined guitarists do when theyg a lot of undisciplined guitarists do when theyg a lot of undisciplined guitarists do when theyg a lot of undisciplined guitarists do when theypractice is play something they know well. This may be finepractice is play something they know well. This may be finepractice is play something they know well. This may be finepractice is play something they know well. This may be finefor a warmfor a warmfor a warmfor a warm----up, but if youre going to be serious aboutup, but if youre going to be serious aboutup, but if youre going to be serious aboutup, but if youre going to be serious aboutimproving your skills, you need to access your weaknesses andimproving your skills, you need to access your weaknesses andimproving your skills, you need to access your weaknesses andimproving your skills, you need to access your weaknesses andfocus on those. These may befocus on those. These may befocus on those. These may befocus on those. These may become your favorite things to do!come your favorite things to do!come your favorite things to do!come your favorite things to do!

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    Tip 37: Tip 37: Tip 37: Tip 37: Practice with quality equipment Practice with quality equipment Practice with quality equipment Practice with quality equipment

    Its not very motivating to be playing with an amp that breaks up at low volumeIts not very motivating to be playing with an amp that breaks up at low volumeIts not very motivating to be playing with an amp that breaks up at low volumeIts not very motivating to be playing with an amp that breaks up at low volumelevels or a guitar that wont stay in tune. Worse yet, tearing your fingers up onlevels or a guitar that wont stay in tune. Worse yet, tearing your fingers up onlevels or a guitar that wont stay in tune. Worse yet, tearing your fingers up onlevels or a guitar that wont stay in tune. Worse yet, tearing your fingers up on

    sharp frets!sharp frets!sharp frets!sharp frets! Practicing on quality gear will help promote more practicing that isPracticing on quality gear will help promote more practicing that isPracticing on quality gear will help promote more practicing that isPracticing on quality gear will help promote more practicing that isenjoyable for you and your fingers.enjoyable for you and your fingers.enjoyable for you and your fingers.enjoyable for you and your fingers.

    Tip 38: Tip 38: Tip 38: Tip 38: Experiment with effects Experiment with effects Experiment with effects Experiment with effects

    All it takes sometimes is hearing a particular effect onAll it takes sometimes is hearing a particular effect onAll it takes sometimes is hearing a particular effect onAll it takes sometimes is hearing a particular effect onyour sound that transports you to another world! Ayour sound that transports you to another world! Ayour sound that transports you to another world! Ayour sound that transports you to another world! Achor chor chor chord or a single note can sound totally different andd or a single note can sound totally different andd or a single note can sound totally different andd or a single note can sound totally different andgive you an idea for a new riff or even a whole song!give you an idea for a new riff or even a whole song!give you an idea for a new riff or even a whole song!give you an idea for a new riff or even a whole song!

    Tip 39: Tip 39: Tip 39: Tip 39: Warm Warm Warm Warm- -- -up before you play up before you play up before you play up before you play

    Never jump into your practice session without warming up first. Even if you dontNever jump into your practice session without warming up first. Even if you dontNever jump into your practice session without warming up first. Even if you dontNever jump into your practice session without warming up first. Even if you dontthink you really need it, its athink you really need it, its athink you really need it, its athink you really need it, its a very good habit. You never know when youllvery good habit. You never know when youllvery good habit. You never know when youllvery good habit. You never know when youllcramp up or even feel pain because of no warmcramp up or even feel pain because of no warmcramp up or even feel pain because of no warmcramp up or even feel pain because of no warm- ---up period. It only takes a fewup period. It only takes a fewup period. It only takes a fewup period. It only takes a fewminutes of slow, stress free exercises on the fingerboard as well as some lightminutes of slow, stress free exercises on the fingerboard as well as some lightminutes of slow, stress free exercises on the fingerboard as well as some lightminutes of slow, stress free exercises on the fingerboard as well as some lightstretching.stretching.stretching.stretching.

    Tip 40: Tip 40: Tip 40: Tip 40: Feel comfortable with different Feel comfortable with different Feel comfortable with different Feel comfortable with different time signatures time signatures time signatures time signatures

    Not everything you play will be in 4/4 time. You may need to play in 3/4, 6/8, 5/4,Not everything you play will be in 4/4 time. You may need to play in 3/4, 6/8, 5/4,Not everything you play will be in 4/4 time. You may need to play in 3/4, 6/8, 5/4,Not everything you play will be in 4/4 time. You may need to play in 3/4, 6/8, 5/4,5/8 or 7/8! These time signatures have a very unique groove with some variations5/8 or 7/8! These time signatures have a very unique groove with some variations5/8 or 7/8! These time signatures have a very unique groove with some variations5/8 or 7/8! These time signatures have a very unique groove with some variationsthat sound very cool. You wont find these in dance songs but if your that sound very cool. You wont find these in dance songs but if your that sound very cool. You wont find these in dance songs but if your that sound very cool. You wont find these in dance songs but if youre readinge readinge readinge readingthis youre probably not just playing dance songs!this youre probably not just playing dance songs!this youre probably not just playing dance songs!this youre probably not just playing dance songs!

    Tip 41: Tip 41: Tip 41: Tip 41: Study drums for a little while Study drums for a little while Study drums for a little while Study drums for a little while

    I believe that having a strong understanding of rhythm isI believe that having a strong understanding of rhythm isI believe that having a strong understanding of rhythm isI believe that having a strong understanding of rhythm iscrucial to becoming a good, versatile guitarist. If yourecrucial to becoming a good, versatile guitarist. If yourecrucial to becoming a good, versatile guitarist. If yourecrucial to becoming a good, versatile guitarist. If youregoing to improve your playing, begoing to improve your playing, begoing to improve your playing, begoing to improve your playing, be sure you have as complete understanding assure you have as complete understanding assure you have as complete understanding assure you have as complete understanding aspossible of rhythms. Your solos, riffs, rhythm playing and ensemble playing willpossible of rhythms. Your solos, riffs, rhythm playing and ensemble playing willpossible of rhythms. Your solos, riffs, rhythm playing and ensemble playing willpossible of rhythms. Your solos, riffs, rhythm playing and ensemble playing willgreatly benefit.greatly benefit.greatly benefit.greatly benefit.

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    Tip 42: Tip 42: Tip 42: Tip 42: Create your own exercises Create your own exercises Create your own exercises Create your own exercises

    Creating your own exercises is always a good thing because you know whaCreating your own exercises is always a good thing because you know whaCreating your own exercises is always a good thing because you know whaCreating your own exercises is always a good thing because you know what your t your t your t your weaknesses are. Be honest with yourself and access what you need to work on.weaknesses are. Be honest with yourself and access what you need to work on.weaknesses are. Be honest with yourself and access what you need to work on.weaknesses are. Be honest with yourself and access what you need to work on.

    You may find part of a solo or riff that applies the techniques you need to workYou may find part of a solo or riff that applies the techniques you need to workYou may find part of a solo or riff that applies the techniques you need to workYou may find part of a solo or riff that applies the techniques you need to workon.on.on.on.

    Tip 43: Tip 43: Tip 43: Tip 43: Play less Play less Play less Play less

    This applies to soloing more than anything. Many times,This applies to soloing more than anything. Many times,This applies to soloing more than anything. Many times,This applies to soloing more than anything. Many times,whenwhenwhenwhen you hear a guitarist soloing, they dont take a breath!you hear a guitarist soloing, they dont take a breath!you hear a guitarist soloing, they dont take a breath!you hear a guitarist soloing, they dont take a breath!What I mean is, there is no punctuation to their phrasing.What I mean is, there is no punctuation to their phrasing.What I mean is, there is no punctuation to their phrasing.What I mean is, there is no punctuation to their phrasing.There generally needs to be space between phrases so thatThere generally needs to be space between phrases so thatThere generally needs to be space between phrases so thatThere generally needs to be space between phrases so thatthe listener can digest what was just played before movingthe listener can digest what was just played before movingthe listener can digest what was just played before movingthe listener can digest what was just played before movingon to the next statemon to the next statemon to the next statemon to the next statement. The sign of a mature guitarist isent. The sign of a mature guitarist isent. The sign of a mature guitarist isent. The sign of a mature guitarist isthat hell create themes and motifs throughout their that hell create themes and motifs throughout their that hell create themes and motifs throughout their that hell create themes and motifs throughout their

    soloing. Remember to avoid runsoloing. Remember to avoid runsoloing. Remember to avoid runsoloing. Remember to avoid run- ---on sentences with your playing and you willon sentences with your playing and you willon sentences with your playing and you willon sentences with your playing and you willimprove.improve.improve.improve.

    Tip 44: Tip 44: Tip 44: Tip 44: Transcribe music Transcribe music Transcribe music Transcribe music

    A fantastic way to improve your abilities and uA fantastic way to improve your abilities and uA fantastic way to improve your abilities and uA fantastic way to improve your abilities and understanding of the guitar is tonderstanding of the guitar is tonderstanding of the guitar is tonderstanding of the guitar is totranscribe music. Now, you dont have to notate what you hear transcribe music. Now, you dont have to notate what you hear transcribe music. Now, you dont have to notate what you hear transcribe music. Now, you dont have to notate what you hear just play it back just play it back just play it back just play it backand make sure its correct. Youll learn a lot about chord progressions, soloing,and make sure its correct. Youll learn a lot about chord progressions, soloing,and make sure its correct. Youll learn a lot about chord progressions, soloing,and make sure its correct. Youll learn a lot about chord progressions, soloing,songwriting and more just by actively listening and transsongwriting and more just by actively listening and transsongwriting and more just by actively listening and transsongwriting and more just by actively listening and transcribing. When you getcribing. When you getcribing. When you getcribing. When you getgood at this, its almost like a taking a lesson from your favorite artist!good at this, its almost like a taking a lesson from your favorite artist!good at this, its almost like a taking a lesson from your favorite artist!good at this, its almost like a taking a lesson from your favorite artist!

    Tip 45: Tip 45: Tip 45: Tip 45: Play slow Play slow Play slow Play slow

    Bruce Lee once said, Slow down to go faster. This is veryBruce Lee once said, Slow down to go faster. This is veryBruce Lee once said, Slow down to go faster. This is veryBruce Lee once said, Slow down to go faster. This is verytrue with many things, including improving your speed on thetrue with many things, including improving your speed on thetrue with many things, including improving your speed on thetrue with many things, including improving your speed on thefingerboard.fingerboard.fingerboard.fingerboard. Practice everything slow so you can analyzePractice everything slow so you can analyzePractice everything slow so you can analyzePractice everything slow so you can analyzewhat your hands are doing. Minimal movement to achieve awhat your hands are doing. Minimal movement to achieve awhat your hands are doing. Minimal movement to achieve awhat your hands are doing. Minimal movement to achieve amaximum result is the goal.maximum result is the goal.maximum result is the goal.maximum result is the goal.

    Tip 46: Tip 46: Tip 46: Tip 46: Dont compare yourself with other players Dont compare yourself with other players Dont compare yourself with other players Dont compare yourself with other players

    Never compare your abilities with another player. There will always beNever compare your abilities with another player. There will always beNever compare your abilities with another player. There will always beNever compare your abilities with another player. There will always be moremoremoremore

    skilled and less skilled players than you. Learn from everyone and enjoy your skilled and less skilled players than you. Learn from everyone and enjoy your skilled and less skilled players than you. Learn from everyone and enjoy your skilled and less skilled players than you. Learn from everyone and enjoy your goals. You too have something to teach someongoals. You too have something to teach someongoals. You too have something to teach someongoals. You too have something to teach someone. e.e.e.

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    Tip 47: Tip 47: Tip 47: Tip 47: Imitate guitarists that inspire you Imitate guitarists that inspire you Imitate guitarists that inspire you Imitate guitarists that inspire you

    Who inspired you to pick up the guitar? Remember back to the first time yoWho inspired you to pick up the guitar? Remember back to the first time yoWho inspired you to pick up the guitar? Remember back to the first time yoWho inspired you to pick up the guitar? Remember back to the first time you uuuheard the guitar and describe how it felt. Now, try to imitate this and inspireheard the guitar and describe how it felt. Now, try to imitate this and inspireheard the guitar and describe how it felt. Now, try to imitate this and inspireheard the guitar and describe how it felt. Now, try to imitate this and inspire

    someone else! Never lose site as to why you originally started playing guitar.someone else! Never lose site as to why you originally started playing guitar.someone else! Never lose site as to why you originally started playing guitar.someone else! Never lose site as to why you originally started playing guitar.Youll most likely find new ways to play by imitating these artists.Youll most likely find new ways to play by imitating these artists.Youll most likely find new ways to play by imitating these artists.Youll most likely find new ways to play by imitating these artists.

    Tip 48: Tip 48: Tip 48: Tip 48: Play in an o Play in an o Play in an o Play in an organized ensemble rganized ensemble rganized ensemble rganized ensemble

    What I mean by this is to get involved with an ensemble or What I mean by this is to get involved with an ensemble or What I mean by this is to get involved with an ensemble or What I mean by this is to get involved with an ensemble or band that has a certified coach. The jazz ensemble at school,band that has a certified coach. The jazz ensemble at school,band that has a certified coach. The jazz ensemble at school,band that has a certified coach. The jazz ensemble at school,guitar ensemble, stage band, or perhaps a music school has anguitar ensemble, stage band, or perhaps a music school has anguitar ensemble, stage band, or perhaps a music school has anguitar ensemble, stage band, or perhaps a music school has anensemble you can join. The coach will help you withensemble you can join. The coach will help you withensemble you can join. The coach will help you withensemble you can join. The coach will help you with what towhat towhat towhat tolisten for, when to adjust volume, when to play and not to playlisten for, when to adjust volume, when to play and not to playlisten for, when to adjust volume, when to play and not to playlisten for, when to adjust volume, when to play and not to play

    and much more! Youll learn about arrangements and your timing will be veryand much more! Youll learn about arrangements and your timing will be veryand much more! Youll learn about arrangements and your timing will be veryand much more! Youll learn about arrangements and your timing will be verykeen.keen.keen.keen.

    Tip 49: Tip 49: Tip 49: Tip 49: Relax Relax Relax Relax

    Of course to make everything I talked about work you need to be relaxed.Of course to make everything I talked about work you need to be relaxed.Of course to make everything I talked about work you need to be relaxed.Of course to make everything I talked about work you need to be relaxed.TensioTensioTensioTension will work against what you are trying to achieve. Remember to breathen will work against what you are trying to achieve. Remember to breathen will work against what you are trying to achieve. Remember to breathen will work against what you are trying to achieve. Remember to breathe

    when you play. Many times Ill watch students playing something they need towhen you play. Many times Ill watch students playing something they need towhen you play. Many times Ill watch students playing something they need towhen you play. Many times Ill watch students playing something they need tothink about and they dont breathe! Making a conscience effort to warmthink about and they dont breathe! Making a conscience effort to warmthink about and they dont breathe! Making a conscience effort to warmthink about and they dont breathe! Making a conscience effort to warm- ---up andup andup andup andstretch before every sessiostretch before every sessiostretch before every sessiostretch before every session and taking some deep breaths willn and taking some deep breaths willn and taking some deep breaths willn and taking some deep breaths willgo a long way. The easiest way to relax when playing isgo a long way. The easiest way to relax when playing isgo a long way. The easiest way to relax when playing isgo a long way. The easiest way to relax when playing issimple. Breathe.simple. Breathe.simple. Breathe.simple. Breathe.

    Tip 50: Tip 50: Tip 50: Tip 50: Have fun! Have fun! Have fun! Have fun!

    The last ingredient we need to be better players is to make theThe last ingredient we need to be better players is to make theThe last ingredient we need to be better players is to make theThe last ingredient we need to be better players is to make theexperience as enjoyable as possible. If youre not havingexperience as enjoyable as possible. If youre not havingexperience as enjoyable as possible. If youre not havingexperience as enjoyable as possible. If youre not having funfunfunfunmaking music, people will notice. Be disciplined in your making music, people will notice. Be disciplined in your making music, people will notice. Be disciplined in your making music, people will notice. Be disciplined in your approach, but also realize that this journey is about havingapproach, but also realize that this journey is about havingapproach, but also realize that this journey is about havingapproach, but also realize that this journey is about havingpositive experiences.positive experiences.positive experiences.positive experiences.

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    T hank You We hoped you enjoyed these 50 tips to improve you guitar We hoped you enjoyed these 50 tips to improve you guitar We hoped you enjoyed these 50 tips to improve you guitar We hoped you enjoyed these 50 tips to improve you guitar playing.playing.playing.playing.

    There is never a beThere is never a beThere is never a beThere is never a better time to pick up your guitar tter time to pick up your guitar tter time to pick up your guitar tter time to pick up your guitar and getand getand getand getback into it.back into it.back into it.back into it.

    Youve always wanted to learn the guitar,Youve always wanted to learn the guitar,Youve always wanted to learn the guitar,Youve always wanted to learn the guitar, itsitsitsits been a dream and you are living it.been a dream and you are living it.been a dream and you are living it.been a dream and you are living it.

    Remember tRemember tRemember tRemember the day you bought your first guitar he day you bought your first guitar he day you bought your first guitar he day you bought your first guitar and the fact thatand the fact thatand the fact thatand the fact that you didn't needyou didn't needyou didn't needyou didn't needany guitar practice motivation.any guitar practice motivation.any guitar practice motivation.any guitar practice motivation.

    Or Or Or Or the timethe timethe timethe time you looked forward to your first lesson, no guitar practice motivationyou looked forward to your first lesson, no guitar practice motivationyou looked forward to your first lesson, no guitar practice motivationyou looked forward to your first lesson, no guitar practice motivationwas necessary.was necessary.was necessary.was necessary.

    Chances areChances areChances areChances are you are a bit frustrated but dyou are a bit frustrated but dyou are a bit frustrated but dyou are a bit frustrated but dont letont letont letont let this frustrationthis frustrationthis frustrationthis frustration stop you fromstop you fromstop you fromstop you fromtaking your guitar playing to the next leveltaking your guitar playing to the next leveltaking your guitar playing to the next leveltaking your guitar playing to the next level. ...

    Next time you start slipping bNext time you start slipping bNext time you start slipping bNext time you start slipping back into a rut jack into a rut jack into a rut jack into a rut just think about whatust think about whatust think about whatust think about what Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix Jimi Hendrix once saidonce saidonce saidonce said

    Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you'll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you're gonna be rewarded with it, you're gonna be rewarded with it, you're gonna be rewarded with it, you're gonna be rewarded

    Be AwesomeBe AwesomeBe AwesomeBe Awesome

    Chris ElmoreChris ElmoreChris ElmoreChris ElmoreElmore MusicElmore MusicElmore MusicElmore Music

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