by Jo Bywater | Sep 17, 2024 | Learning Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons
So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey of learning to play the guitar! Whether you’re drawn to melodies, rhythmic strumming, fingerpicking patterns, soaring solos, catchy riffs or the ability to express yourself through music, this guide will...
by Jo Bywater | Sep 7, 2024 | Music Theory, Online Guitar Lessons, Song Lessons
Me and Bobby McGee written by Kris kristofferson has been covered by some awesome artists. In 1971 it was posthumously released performed by Janis Joplin. This is the version I’ll be referencing today. I’m a fan of looking at the way songs are played,...
by Jo Bywater | Sep 3, 2024 | Learning Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons
How do you work out the speed of a song? This is a common question I hear from beginner guitar students. Knowing when to strum or if the strumming pattern you are practising is at the right speed is a real right of passage. It’s a super skill to develop and...
by Jo Bywater | Aug 31, 2024 | Learning Guitar, Music Theory, Online Guitar Lessons
Triad Foundations – Unlocking Chords and Understanding Triads Triads are a huge point of conversation when it comes to guitar learners. They are a major buzz word (hopefully that’s not your strings buzzing!). Today we’ll look at how open chords and...
by Jo Bywater | Aug 27, 2024 | Learning Guitar, Online Guitar Lessons, Women in Music
Good morning! 😄 I found myself on a list of fantastic and talented female guitar teachers this morning. Many thanks to Kim Wainwright for compiling this and adding me to a flattering line-up. I’ve been uploading weekly guitar tuition videos every Saturday...
