One of the biggest decisions new guitar players must make is whether to learn to play an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar first. While similar in many ways, the two types of guitars have some big differences. If you’re still considering which type of guitar to learn first, read on below to discover the […]
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Good news comes to those who practice! One of our Scottsdale Music Academy guitar and band coaching students is Grady Byrne, and he’s received great news recently in his quest to further his academic studies and his musical career. Grady has accepted an academic scholarship to study for a music major at Belmont University in
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Nothing ruins a song like a guitar that’s out of tune. The truth is you can take all the guitar lessons in the world and practice for hours on end, but if your guitar isn’t properly tuned, then none of that matters. It’s a bit like having a really expensive car, but never washing it!
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If you’re currently learning to play the guitar, you’ve no doubt heard your parents or guitar lesson instructor say how important it is to practice. After all, that’s the only way to become a better guitar player! While everyone knows this in theory, few know how to successfully incorporate practice into their daily lives to
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If you’ve ever dreamt of playing the guitar and rocking out in front of millions, you’re not alone. Guitars are one of the most popular instruments in the world and are loved by both young and old alike. Stars like Jimi Hendrix, Elvis Presley, and Taylor Swift have all made their bread and butter thanks
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