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Dealing with Nerves “Before the gig, PREPARE. During the gig, ENJOY.” Do everything you can to give yourself peace of mind!Get to the venue in good time.Set up straight away and double-check everything works. Before going onstage drink water (not alcohol/caffeine) don’t play what you’re going to perform warm up relax, smile check equipment andRead More

Singing and Playing Guitar Lyrics and Melody 1. Print the lyrics off (even better, write them out by hand) and start singing along with the song.  Don’t play the song too loud as you want to hear yourself. Record yourself doing this at least once in your practice. You need to analyse what is andRead More

Write your First Song (part 1) The idea of writing your own song may seem daunting, especially at the beginning of your guitar journey, but it’s within anyone’s grasp.  What follows is a simple process to get you started 🙂 https://youtu.be/J4I_jlIF_uo

Music at its simplest involves: What to playNotes (includes single notes, notes played together and absence of notes) When to play itRhythm (when should the notes be played and how long should they last) (of course, there are MANY other elements involved including: how loud should the note be, what sound should we use? WhatRead More

Buying a new guitar is REALLY exciting. But it can be difficult to know what to look for, how much to spend etc. This guide should help you make the right decisions when buying your first guitar. Should I buy a new guitar or second-hand? It’s a little bit like buying a car. If youRead More

Here’s a simple way to come up with chords for a song. (Click post title for video link).

Making the most of one improvising idea, telling a story and making musical sense. Video lesson excerpt and punchline, from a longer lesson for AGS students. (Click title for video link).