Is Learning Guitar Scales Really That Important?

By John Sizemore

“Scales are a foundation road map that leads you to understanding lead guitar“

If you’ve been playing guitar for awhile, or you’re just starting out for that matter, you’re probably wondering why you would need to know guitar scales? After all they’re considered pretty boring and not entertaining at all! Yes! I agree! However, If you think I’m going to tell you that they’re not important? You’re sadly mistaken. I believe that learning scales is one of the most important skills when learning how to play guitar. It doesn’t matter whether you’re just starting out or not. Scales are a foundation road map that leads you to understanding lead guitar and fretboard mastery. Let’s dive in a little deeper into what guitar scales will do for you.

Having Trouble Changing Guitar Chords Quickly?

By John Sizemore

Don’t Fret! (Pun Intended) This is probably the second most difficult task to perform when first learning the guitar. The first is obviously learning how to play the guitar chords in the first place. Just know this… You’re not alone! Many (if not most) beginner guitar players quit the guitar too soon when they find out how difficult it can be to change guitar chords quickly. Well, let me show you a few techniques to help you get this down as quickly as possible and stop those common mistakes.

Gwyneth Paltrow Learning Guitar?

By John Sizemore

It’s no question that movie stars have to go through a lot of hard work, rehearsals and practicing to remember lines and get into the characters they portray on the big screen. In fact, the better they are at getting into their role the more believable the character becomes to the audience. How many movies have you seen from the same actor or actress with the character being so real, that you don’t even notice the actor or actress portraying the part? This is what every actor or actress is trying to do. So, it’s no question that Gwyneth Paltrow would have to learn guitar if she was going to come off as believable in the movie Country Strong.