Jo’s Blog
8 things every guitarist wants AND needs (useful gift ideas)
There are gadgets and gimmicks and things that look useful but the reality is that not all of the things you're told to add to your guitarist kit...
Capos: Your Secret Weapon for Guitar Playing (beginner)
What is a capo? A capo is a small device that clamps onto the neck of your guitar, effectively shortening the scale length. This means that you can...
Which guitar should I choose? (beginners)
What is the ‘best’ guitar for beginners? This is a common question for people who are thinking about learning guitar. There is no 'one size fits...
How to find which CHORDS work together?
It can seem like there is an endless stream of chords when you're first getting into playing guitar and often how to put them together can seem...
Strumming Dynamics: Add depth to your guitar playing (3 Ways)
When we’re first learning to strum we have to master the basics. It’s enough as a beginner to get our heads (and hands) around remembering the...
Tuning Your Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide (how and why)
Tuning your guitar is a fundamental skill that every beginner musician should learn. When your guitar is in tune you'll be able to play chords,...
Beginners Guide to Learning Guitar
So, you've decided to embark on the exciting journey of learning to play the guitar! Whether you're drawn to melodies, rhythmic strumming,...
Me & Bobby McGee (Key Change Study) – Songwriting Analysis
Me and Bobby McGee written by Kris kristofferson has been covered by some awesome artists. In 1971 it was posthumously released performed by Janis...
How to work out the speed of a song by ear? Beginner Guitarist
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...
TRIADS – How are Open Chords related to Triads? (Guitar Theory)
Triad Foundations - Unlocking Chords and Understanding Triads Triads are a huge point of conversation when it comes to guitar learners. They are a...
My Teaching YouTube Channel featured! Girl Power…🎸
Good morning! 😄 I found myself on a list of fantastic and talented female guitar teachers this morning. Many thanks to Kim Wainwright for compiling...
WILD THING by The Troggs (Beginner Rhythms) – Song Lessons
In todays Acoustic Guitar Tutorial we are learning how to play the CLASSIC song by The Troggs, WILD THING. Wild Thing was written by Chip Taylor and...