5 Signs You’ve Hit a Guitar Plateau (And How to Break It)
You remember the feeling: that initial rush when you first mastered the F chord, or the lightning bolt of excitement when your first pentatonic solo actually so...
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How to Review Your Own Practice Sessions (Objectively)
You sound incredible in the bedroom. The reverb is just right, your fingers feel loose, and that new lick you’ve been shedding feels effortless. But then, you s...
Breaking the Plateau: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Paced Guitar Lessons for Intermediate Player
You’ve mastered your open chords, you can navigate a basic 12-bar blues, and your calluses are well-earned. But lately, you feel like you’re just playing the sa...
Why Your Licks Sound Stale: The Power of Transposing
You’ve spent hours in the woodshed. You’ve calloused your fingertips and finally nailed that blistering Stevie Ray Vaughan lick in E minor. It sounds perfect. B...
Stop Thinking Vertically: A Guide to Horizontal Playing & Guitar Fretboard Navigation
Stop Thinking Vertically: A Guide to Horizontal Playing Here's the truth most guitarists don't want to hear: if you've been playing for years but still feel ...
Eruption of Tone: A Birthday Tribute to Eddie Van Halen
Happy Birthday to the King! Today, January 26, we celebrate the life and legacy of Eddie Van Halen—a virtuoso who didn’t just play the guitar; he reinvented it....
Daily Guitar Practice Routine: The Simple Schedule That Builds Real Skill
If you want a daily guitar practice routine that creates noticeable progress (not just “time spent with a guitar”), you need two things: consistency...
How to Break Out of a Guitar Plateau
If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or frustrated with your progress, you’re not alone. Learning how to break out of a guitar plateau is one of the most impo...
Stuck in a Rut? How to Improvise on Guitar For Intermediate Players
We’ve all been there: You’ve got your pentatonic patterns down, your callouses are thick, and you can play along to your favorite records. But the second someon...
NAMM 2026: The Top 10 Hottest Guitar Gear Releases
Another January, another NAMM Show in the books! The 2026 show in Anaheim has been an absolute whirlwind of innovation, nostalgia, and pure sonic inspiration. F...
Mastering Guitar Double Stops: Essential Techniques
You hear that sweet, full sound in "Little Wing" and wonder how Jimi Hendrix made his guitar sing with such richness. The secret weapon? Guitar double...
How to Learn the Fretboard on the Guitar | Complete Guide
If you've ever felt trapped playing the same tired pentatonic patterns, endlessly cycling through the same five positions while watching other guitarists effort...
