by Jo Bywater | Jan 14, 2026 | Online Guitar Coaching, Online Guitar Lessons, Teaching Updates
Not everyone can make weekly lesson times work, especially with busy schedules or time-zone differences. That’s where my asynchronous guitar coaching comes in — a flexible, message-based way to get personalised guidance and accountability without needing to book a...
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....
