Guitar advice

Using YouTube to develop your guitar skills

2020-07-02T09:50:58+01:00

There are claims that you can learn anything using YouTube. All you need is an internet connection and some time to view the videos. Many new people who want to learn the guitar often start by watching YouTube tutorials and it can be a fun, inexpensive way to learn a few basics. There are reasons why many of my students prefer one on one tuition to YouTube. While YouTube is great as an introduction, most students find they learn a lot more in one hour with me than they do spending days on YouTube searching for the ideal YouTube tutorial. Here [...]

Using YouTube to develop your guitar skills2020-07-02T09:50:58+01:00

Why you are never too old to learn how to play the guitar as an adult

2020-07-02T09:50:32+01:00

In this video, Stefan Joubert debunks the myth that adults cannot learn how to play the guitar properly. Find out why you are never too old to learn how to play the guitar! The facts are that with great guitar education, a solid practice schedule and hard work, you can achieve all that you set out to achieve with the instrument! It is, however, vital to take top-notch guitar instruction with a solid mentor who can help you become the guitarist that you've always want to be! Make your boldest dreams come true and take that leap of faith to achieve [...]

Why you are never too old to learn how to play the guitar as an adult2020-07-02T09:50:32+01:00

Got the basics mastered? You still need guitar lessons!

2021-03-01T11:25:41+00:00

So you can play the chords and you have a good understanding of the basics of playing the guitar. Fantastic! The problem is that when many people learn the fundamentals they think that they don’t need guitar lessons in Mayfair anymore. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is that most people aren’t as good at the guitar as they think they are. While you may be able to impress your family and friends with your new-found skills, what about other people? What do you do when you get frustrated with your development? We want to show you why [...]

Got the basics mastered? You still need guitar lessons!2021-03-01T11:25:41+00:00

5 Myths about learning the guitar

2021-03-02T11:39:24+00:00

Some people can pick up the guitar and learn it really fast. For others, it can take a lot of time and effort. There is no one quick fix to learning how to play the guitar and everyone learns at a different pace. This is why adult guitar lessons are designed to fit around your level and the time required to master the basics. We want to dispel some myths about playing the guitar and show you that even if you have never picked one up before you can still benefit from having a guitar tutor in W1. #1 You Need [...]

5 Myths about learning the guitar2021-03-02T11:39:24+00:00

Why you need a great guitar instructor

2020-07-01T20:00:55+01:00

By working alongside a great guitar instructor, your guitar playing will develop much faster than learning by yourself. In this video, you will discover why you need a great instructor to help you become the guitarist you have always wanted to become. Find out why being self-taught is not actually such a glorious achievement and why a guitar instructor (worth his or her salt) will help you tremendously in your guitar development journey! Watch out for the dangers of selecting a 'mobile guitar instructor' based on convenience and why it is usually better to go to an instructor's guitar teaching studio. [...]

Why you need a great guitar instructor2020-07-01T20:00:55+01:00

How to practice the guitar without a guitar on you

2020-07-01T20:00:22+01:00

Discover how to practice the guitar without a guitar on you! Did you know that you can make tremendous progress in your guitar journey by practising the guitar without a guitar on you? All you need is to develop your visualisation by learning how to see the fretboard in your mind's eye! You can then practice during your lunch break or when commuting. Adding extra practice to your schedule will result in a compound effect and in time YOUR guitar playing will become awesome! Watch this video to find out more about how you can do just that:

How to practice the guitar without a guitar on you2020-07-01T20:00:22+01:00

What it takes to be a great guitar student

2020-07-01T20:00:14+01:00

If you really want to EXCEL at your guitar playing, then the key lies in being a great guitar student. By really LISTENING to your guitar instructor, you will make MASSIVE, LASTING progress and learn in the quickest method possible. Learning the guitar takes time... music takes time... our brains need time to understand the complete picture. By being a great guitar student, you will BEAT time and become better at playing the guitar SO MUCH FASTER. In this awesome video, Stefan Joubert explains what it takes to be a great guitar student and become great at playing the guitar!

What it takes to be a great guitar student2020-07-01T20:00:14+01:00

7 Steps to developing a great right hand technique

2021-03-02T11:39:30+00:00

WARNING: Never push your right hand technique if your hands ache. Take proper breaks and frequent breaks. Please see advice on the following website: https://rsi.unl.edu/music.html Why I have set out to write this article: It is my experience that tons of guitarists have more (speed-related) problems with their right hand than with their left. One of the reasons for this is the fact that most guitarists tend to look at their left hand and not at their right picking hand. It is frustrating to see so little attention being paid to good right-hand technique. It is my desire that you will be [...]

7 Steps to developing a great right hand technique2021-03-02T11:39:30+00:00

Learning how to play the guitar as an adult

2020-07-01T19:56:37+01:00

In my private teaching, I often come across many adults who are simply passionate about learning how to play the guitar. Despite the fact that they have to work long hours in stressful and demanding jobs, passionate adult guitar students always find a way to practice. This is one of the reasons why I love teaching adults. Adults make a tremendous effort and spent an enormous amount of energy on a weekly basis to master and practice their instrument. The most incredible thing is, adults who play the guitar for their pleasure can often with enough practice (eventually) become professional guitarists. [...]

Learning how to play the guitar as an adult2020-07-01T19:56:37+01:00

Struggling with your guitar playing? – here’s how to FIX it!

2020-07-01T19:56:15+01:00

You may have been playing the guitar for a number of years, but you still feel that your progress is too slow, and in fact you feel as if you are not going anywhere. The good news is that this is quite common and the great news is that there is a solution to your problem. What you are doing wrong Please do remember that I am generalising this article and that obviously your situation may be different. But what I have seen from past experience is that most guitar learners who are practising the guitar are not making progress, primarily [...]

Struggling with your guitar playing? – here’s how to FIX it!2020-07-01T19:56:15+01:00
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