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Techniques

16 Strategies to Improve Your Classical Guitar Playing

By Ethan Miller
October 9, 2025
24 Mins read
In the realm of music, mastery over any instrument requires diligent effort, acute attention to technique, and an unyielding dedication to practice….
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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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What's The Difference Between Vibrato And Bending?

By Jacob Martinez
September 24, 2025
9 Mins read
Bending and vibrato are two techniques that every guitar player should master. They both add color and expression to your playing, but…
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Are Guitar Picks Necessary? | Exploring The Pros and Cons

By Javier Cruz
December 29, 2023
12 Mins read
If you’re a guitarist, you know that there are a lot of decisions to make when it comes to equipment, from strings…
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Should You Play Guitar With A Pick Or Your Fingers?

By Ethan Miller
December 23, 2023
9 Mins read
Should you play guitar with a pick or your fingers? Many beginners ask themselves this question at some point when they start…
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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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Can You Play an Electric Guitar Without an Amplifier?

By Ethan Miller
September 8, 2023
19 Mins read
Electric guitars are famed for their distinctive sound, a large part of which is shaped and amplified by an amplifier. However, the…
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17 Strategies for Improving Your Trill Technique On The Guitar

By Ethan Miller
September 5, 2023
26 Mins read
The pursuit of musical mastery on the guitar is a commitment that necessitates constant improvement and refinement of various techniques. One such…
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Can You Use Guitar Techniques on Other Stringed Instruments?

By Jacob Martinez
September 4, 2023
17 Mins read
In the world of music, an intriguing question often arises concerning the transference of skills between different instruments. Particularly in the field…
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20 Techniques to Improve Your Blues Guitar Technique

By Daniel Reyes
August 30, 2023
31 Mins read
Mastering the blues guitar involves an intricate mix of knowledge, practice and finesse. As with any other aspect of musical learning, improvement…
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