by Jo Bywater | Jan 7, 2026 | Teaching Updates
Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026. If learning guitar has been something you’ve been meaning to start — or return to — the beginning of a new year is often the perfect time. With a fresh mindset and a bit of space to form new habits, many players find this is when...
by Jo Bywater | Nov 20, 2025 | Gear Reviews, Guitar Gear Reviews, Guitar Tools & Accessories
Just One More Toy!!…. We’re heading into gift-buying season, and I’m often asked for my recommendations: Are you looking for something that might make your guitar playing just a bit easier—or maybe spark some inspiration again? Over the past six months, I’ve...
by Jo Bywater | Jul 15, 2025 | Beginner Guitar Lessons, Exercises for Guitar Practice, Learning Guitar
How to Fix Sloppy Strumming and Improve Your Timing (with a Metronome) Ever feel like your strumming sounds… just a little off?Maybe you start confidently, only to drift out of time without realizing. Or perhaps you unintentionally speed up halfway through a...
by Jo Bywater | Jun 17, 2025 | Beginner Guitar Lessons, Learning Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons
Struggling to move smoothly between chords — even though you’ve practiced them dozens of times?You’re not alone. Many adult learners hit a wall at this stage of guitar playing. The chords are familiar, but when you put them into a sequence, things start to fall apart....
by Jo Bywater | May 13, 2025 | Beginner Guitar Lessons, Learning Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons
If your guitar strumming sounds flat, boring, or lifeless, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not doomed. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been playing for a while, mastering the nuances of rhythm is one of the most overlooked yet...
