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72 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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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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Progressions

21 Sad Chord Progressions That Are Not Overused

By Michael Garcia
November 2, 2023
15 Mins read
What are the best guitar sad chord progressions? The process of writing a sad chord progression that’ll move your listeners to tears…
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Acoustic Guitars

17 Best Acoustic Guitars For Blues Music

By Michael Garcia
November 1, 2023
60 Mins read
Playing the blues on the right acoustic guitar can tremendously enhance your skills and overall musical experience. There’s no one-size-fits-all when it…
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Electric Guitars

15 Best Electric Guitars For R&B Music

By Michael Garcia
October 30, 2023
63 Mins read
Rhythm & Blues, popularly known as R&B, has a unique soulful sound that requires specific instruments for the perfect tone. Electric guitars…
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