Tips and advice shared by tutors for learning Guitar

Learning how to play the guitar can be a challenging journey, however with the right guide, you can make everything simple. First, you need to decide on your level, if you’re an absolute beginner, or you’re looking to improve your skills. Then you should start exploring your resources to teach you how to play the guitar. Although there are many online resources to practise guitar, finding a guitar tutor to teach you at your own pace with pe...

Music is an art that allows those who play it to express themselves freely. If you live for music, you might have considered using this talent and giving music lessons to others. To do this, you must first have a solid knowledge of musical language, solfège and other aspects that will help you in your future career as a music teacher. If you want to know more about how to become a private music teacher, read on! Requirements to become a music t...

London is one of Europe's most culturally-rich and diverse cities with a booming music scene. So it's a great idea to learn how to play a musical instrument in London. You'll have plenty of places to listen to inspiring live music and, who knows, play it too. In London there are lots of open mic nights where you can get an idea of what it's like to play in front of people. This is very useful for those who are just starting out and want to mast...

Easy songs to learn on the guitar as a beginner If you´re a beginner at the guitar, perhaps you´re already taking guitar lessons with a private tutor but want to venture out and learn some easy songs that you can use to practise. Before learning these songs, there are some steps you should have already practised. We´ve compiled a list of the skills you should have learned as a beginner, as well as some of the easiest songs you can learn on ...

The beloved guitar has been around for at least 800 years, and there's a 3,000 year old stone carving from Turkey showing someone playing a similar instrument!  There are countless designs out there leading to infinite musical possibilities, whatever your style. Whether you´re just starting with guitar lessons, you´re a seasoned player, or you´re just interested in music history, this blog is for you. Let's talk about how we got here and so...

Have you ever heard of neuroplasticity? It is one of the most important tools when it comes to acquiring any cognitive ability. The brain can be moulded to adapt to new knowledge it acquires through learning. And, like the body, the more the brain is trained, the more it is ready to learn. This is something that happens throughout a person's life, which is why you can always learn in any subject. So, maybe it's time for you to fulfil your dream ...

When beginning guitar lessons, a student usually approaches their tutor with a number of doubts and questions. When we start learning the guitar or another instrument, we are usually filled with a lot of confusion. When will we learn our first song? When will we be able to play the guitar in public? Will I be able to sing and play at the same time? When will I have completely mastered the instrument? How much time will I have to dedicate to it? ...

People who know how to play an instrument or who have studied music know that passing on this knowledge is very useful and valuable. That is why many people take the option of giving private tuition in music.  On the other hand, there are many people who are interested in learning an instrument, and within private tuition they are the ones that have to do with leisure that are most in demand. Learning an instrument is for everyone, from chi...

Here are five things you should know when you start taking guitar classes. 1. Any guitar will do.  While I would recommend buying a suitable guitar if you know you're serious about playing, there's nothing wrong with having a go with whatever you have access to. Before I could play, there was an old spanish guitar lying around my house, which I'd occasionally pick up and try to play a tune on. The only thing that mattered was if I got the n...

The dream of many people is to play the guitar one day. Next to languages, it’s the most in-demand subject in the world of private tuition - which means that there is a host of opportunities to take guitar classes. No matter how old you are, it is never too late to learn to play the guitar. Besides, going back to being a beginner and student is always a very enriching experience.  The most important thing when learning to play the guitar is...

There are thousands of different types of extracurricular activities for children that you can sign your child up to, although some are better than others. Music is perhaps amongst the most effective at helping children develop and grow in the best possible way. Music classes are often associated with taking your child to music school, but this is just one of the options. There are plenty of options available, especially if you don't have that m...