Building Finger Speed: Relaxation

August 9, 2010

For many people, being able to pull off a fast passage on the guitar, whether it is a harmonic fill, or part of a solo, has got to be something that ranks high on the list of desirable skills to have as a player. Being able to play fast is regarded as a gauge of [...]

How to Play a Song by Ear

August 9, 2010

When I was a teenager I used to hang out with other kids in my school who also played an instrument. I remember one guy in particular, who was a guitar player, who I really looked up to. He had been taking lessons for a couple of years, and I had only just picked up [...]

The Lone Guitarist has gone live!

August 9, 2010

In this blog I would like to share the many lessons, tips and other useful things that I have learnt over the past 15 years as an enthusiast amateur guitar player. I am sure many of you will have learnt similar things on your journey and continue to do so. But there is always more [...]