ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Cameron Hayes is a guitar educator at the London Guitar Institute, teaching a wide range of styles such as rock, metal, blues, jazz, folk, RnB, acoustic, and many more! He teaches a large volume of students on a weekly basis and always looks to provide outstanding value in each and every lesson!
What is the circle of fifths? The circle of fifths is a tool, often displayed as a circular diagram, which shows us the 12 keys found within the chromatic scale, as well as their corresponding …
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When starting off playing pentatonic scales and improvising, it can be hard to break away from sounding like you are just playing an exercise, and start sounding like your guitar heroes. These licks will …
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If you're like me, you may have had some of the following discussions (which sometimes turn into arguments) with your musically-minded peers. These are topics where your opinion may evolve over time as you …
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Rhythm guitar provides the foundational backbone of a song, locking in with the band and creating a solid structure, while lead guitar adds excitement and flair, often through solos. Although both roles are important, …
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Tuning by ear - it’s kind of one of those party tricks that’s bound to impress other musicians in the room, if you can do it accurately. Say you pick up a guitar in …
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Congratulations - you’ve made it to the point of being able to play rock solos on the guitar. But with so many great solos to choose from, where should you start? https://youtu.be/gUPifXX0foU?si=RJU8DjS1CvdjHJW0 Hey Joe …
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Rhythm guitar - sometimes considered the lesser guitar to lead, but once you really get into studying this art form you’ll soon discover that it is anything but! Lock In with the Bass and …
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Hi there! Cameron Hayes from the London Guitar Institute here. Today, I want to chat a bit about getting started with blues guitar. If you're new to the guitar, you might have heard of …
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Something that is often skipped over in the early stages of learning, guitar technique will affect all aspects of your playing! Don’t take shortcuts by breezing over the basics. Make your playing the best …
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Learn The Songs It sounds obvious, but the first place to start when preparing for a live performance is to learn the songs! If you’re an original artist playing your own music, then you’ll …
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Yes, it’s great to run through some scales to warm up your fingers before jumping into your most recent song that you’re working on, but is that all that they’re good for? Absolutely not! …
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It’s never an easy thing to do, but handing your precious guitars and instruments over to the baggage handlers at the airport is one sure way to boost the anxiety in any musician. But …
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