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Unlock the rich, open sound of EADGAD tuning; a versatile alternate tuning perfect for modern fingerstyle, haunting drones, and fresh chord voicings. In this video, I’ll walk you through how to tune to EADGAD, why it works so well for…

Recording solo acoustic guitar is both a science and an art; a delicate balance between the player, the instrument, the room, and the microphone. When everything aligns, you’re rewarded with a sound that feels alive. It is full of air,…

Following on from my previous video on concepts for arranging a song for acoustic guitar and voice, here is another example of how I might apply those, this time with Dragon’s “Are You Old Enough”.

When you’re accompanying a vocalist on solo acoustic guitar, your job is equal parts foundation and colour. You’re not just strumming chords; you’re shaping the song’s emotional core, framing the voice, and providing movement that makes the performance feel alive….

The weight of a slide actually makes a big difference in how it feels, responds, and sounds. Here are the main ways it affects your slide playing: 1. Tone & Sustain 2. Control & Feel 3. String Gauge & Action Matching 4….

Every guitarist remembers the moments that change their musical path. Sometimes it’s a single song, sometimes a performance, sometimes just a tone that makes you lean in and listen harder. For me, three players stand out as game-changers in the…

I’ll never forget the first time I tried to play guitar in front of other people. My fingers felt like they were wrestling each other. My thumb cramped. The notes buzzed, some didn’t ring at all. It was a mess….

One of the biggest hurdles many musicians face – especially adults juggling work, families, and responsibilities – is finding time to practice. If you’ve ever felt like your progress is stalled because life gets in the way, you’re not alone….

There’s a special kind of magic in the way a song can wrap itself around just a few chords and still feel timeless. Play Me by Neil Diamond is one of those songs. It’s not flashy, not overly complex—but it’s…

One of the most common questions I hear from students and guitarists alike is:“What’s the difference between fingerpicking and fingerstyle?” It’s a fair question, because the terms are often used interchangeably. And in truth, they do overlap. But if you…