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Published on May 14, 2020
Tremolo picking is a technique used by many virtuosic players, such as Taimane. In a nutshell, it allows you to play notes on one string at supersonic speeds!
In this session, you’ll learn how to perform the technique by using the nail of your thumb.
Published on April 16, 2020
Rubato is a stylistic approach used to amplify emotion in music. This is accomplished through tempo alteration, specifically via speeding up or slowing down in sections. When executed properly, it can add a “human element” to your performance. This creates a nice contrast to playing perfectly in-time, which can come across as sounding robotic.
This session explains when and how to implement rubato. We’ll also cover the pitfalls of abusing it… which can sound like you are playing “out of time”.
Published on March 9, 2020
Music is comprised of 3 elements: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. In this session, we’ll take a look at each element separately before showing you how they come together to create music!
Published on February 10, 2020
The triplet strum is a technique that can be performed in multiple ways. In this session, you’ll learn 3 ways to do so! We recommend trying all 3 ways out and picking the one that feels the most comfortable to you.
Published on January 13, 2020
In this session, we’ll take a seasoned beginner piece (“Toss a Coin to Your Witcher”) and show you multiple ways to approach playing it, so that you increase the sustain of your notes and chords. The tips you’ll learn in this session can be applied to any song!
Published on December 9, 2019
In this session, we’ll take an intermediate level arrangement (“The Sound Of Silence”) and show you how to simplify it to make it more beginner-friendly. The tips you’ll learn in this session can be applied to any song!
Published on November 11, 2019
In this session, we’ll look at the pros and cons of fingerpicking with ONLY your thumb. We’ll examine musical situations where this method prevails, and others where it may fall short.
Published on October 14, 2019
In this session, you’ll learn the triplet picking technique used in classical guitar mainstays like, “Malagueña”. We’ll cover what triplets are from a rhythmic standpoint, as well as, how this technique creates a tremolo effect on the A string.
Published on September 9, 2019
Do you struggle with memorizing music? In this session, we’ll cover the do’s and don’ts when it comes to learning and memorizing new music.
Published on August 12, 2019
Dynamics breathe life into our performance. But what exactly is it? And how do we incorporate it into our playing? Grab your uke and get ready to make it sing as we dive into the world of dynamics!
Published on July 8, 2019
Have you ever felt lost or confused when trying to practice with a metronome? Worry not, as this month’s live lesson will lay down a clear path to help you see how rhythm fits within the walls of the “click”.
You’ll also learn why using a metronome is an incredibly valuable tool for practicing.
Published on June 10, 2019
Have you ever learned a song note for note, but it just doesn’t sound right? Oftentimes it’s not only about playing the correct notes, but rather how you play them.
In this session, you’ll learn to train your ear to identify the overall timbre of the piece, as well as, tips and techniques to recreate the feel in your playing.
Published on May 13, 2019
In this session, you’ll learn how to properly fret full and partial barre chords. We’ll also cover the main reasons why barre chords do not ring clear, AND, how to overcome these obstacles.
This lesson will move beyond ONLY barring with the index finger; as we’ll also be tackling chords that require barring with the middle and ring finger.
Published on April 8, 2019
With a name like Rock Class 101, how can we not work on one of Rock’s most popular techniques? We’ll deep dive into the mechanics behind this technique, while developing a buttery smooth tone along the way.
Published on March 11, 2019
We are usually taught a specific fingering to use when fretting chords; but depending on the context of the music (i.e. transitioning from one chord to the next), the standard fingering may not be the most efficient to use. So how do we determine the correct fingering? That’s what we’ll be answering in this lesson.