The difference between being able to play well vs. just being able to play a bunch of cool stuff

One of the best methods for improving your playing ability is to study, and imitate, great guitarists who are already playing the types of music that you enjoy most. This works because 1) you’re already a fan of the work, and 2) you’re more often willing to take time and learn their songs, as well as try and perform it with some resemblance of their sound. This in the end makes you a better player.… Read More The difference between being able to play well vs. just being able to play a bunch of cool stuff

Albo’s Practice Diary #009: Four ways to deal with sucking

I’ve had my nose in a book for the last two hours repeatedly going over the same two exercises over and over and over.  Despite the mundaneness of this action, I’ve had laser-like focus on it and surprisingly (or maybe not) I can see and hear myself getting better. This is good, because for the past… Read More Albo’s Practice Diary #009: Four ways to deal with sucking