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59 posts

Michael Garcia

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An avid storyteller and music lover that devotes all his free time to mastering the art of playing guitar. I've played acoustic for 6 years, and recently started playing electric guitars. Currently playing an Epiphone SG Special!
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Techniques

20 Effective Ways To Increase Your Guitar Playing Speed

By Michael Garcia
October 27, 2025
20 Mins read
Just like a lot of people, I have also wanted at some point in my life to learn how to play the…
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Progressions

20+ Jazz Chord Progressions That Actually Sound Good

By Michael Garcia
October 26, 2025
14 Mins read
What are the best guitar jazz chord progressions? Outside of classical music, Jazz can easily claim to be the most complicated musical…
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Playlists

100 Hardest Songs To Play On The Guitar (+TABS & LESSONS)

By Michael Garcia
October 17, 2025
72 Mins read
Mastering the guitar is no small feat the majority of people who attempt it. One must understand not just the basic chords,…
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Learning

Can You Play Lead Guitar Without Knowing Scales?

By Michael Garcia
October 11, 2025
17 Mins read
It’s a commonly held belief that knowledge of scales is an absolute prerequisite for lead guitar players. And while scales undoubtedly provide…
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Techniques

14 Ways to Improve Your Finger Independence Technique On The Guitar

By Michael Garcia
October 9, 2025
21 Mins read
Whether you’re an amateur guitar player, a seasoned performer, or somewhere in between, there’s always room to enhance your skills. A crucial,…
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Learning

17 Different Types of Guitars You Should Know About

By Michael Garcia
October 8, 2025
24 Mins read
Whether you’re an aspiring guitarist or an established musician, the knowledge of various kinds of guitars can greatly enhance your understanding and…
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Learning

Is a Guitar a Percussion Instrument?

By Michael Garcia
October 6, 2025
17 Mins read
Exploring the vast landscape of musical instrument categories inevitably leads to engaging debates around classification. One such debate centers around the guitar…
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Marketing

200+ Guitar Captions That You Should Actually Use on Instagram

By Michael Garcia
December 24, 2023
12 Mins read
We finally decided to create our list of the best guitar Instagram captions that you should actually use on your guitar pictures…
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Scales

D Major Guitar Scale | How To Play, Positions, Chords & Exercises

By Michael Garcia
December 21, 2023
18 Mins read
The D major guitar scale is a great way of understanding all fundamental and most important concepts of not only the guitar…
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Techniques

Should You Hold a Guitar Pick Tightly or Loosely?

By Michael Garcia
November 4, 2023
21 Mins read
The grip on a guitar pick can greatly influence the sound produced. A variance of interest to both novice and seasoned guitarists…
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