More often than not, the first HUGE obstacle that most beginner students arrive at is being able to change chords fluently. For many novice players the frustration of learning to change chords is so big that often success or failure here decides whether or not they will continue learning guitar or give it up altogether. [...]
Here is my list of the 100 most frequently requested songs that students of mine have asked me to teach them over the past few years. I like to keep track of all the songs I teach. There are plenty more yet these are the most loved and learnt by my students who are guitarists [...]
“Creativity meets amazing tone”. That`s the tagline Line 6 are giving this interesting little beast. The Line 6 AMPLIFi FX100 is the newest of the Amplifi line delivered to us by Line 6. Over the last 5 years or so multi FX units have been going down an ever more complex and irresistible route. Gone are [...]
Nine Inch Nails are one the biggest names in the underground rock music scene. They are the sort of band that don`t get much airplay on mainstream radio but can sell out and headline huge shows all around the world. Fronted by the legendary Trent Reznor, the band encompass a huge variety of sounds [...]
Welcome to a new feature where we will be having a Q and A with some of the best bands from around the world. First up we wanted to kick this off with a local band to us – the superb MARTYR DE MONA, and they`re here to discuss their brilliant new album `Impera`. MARTYR [...]
A few months ago I wrote my first ever book for you good folk out there wanting to learn and improve upon your guitar skills. It was first released in a beta state – that is I wanted to test the water and get some feedback. After a few months of feedback from a variety [...]
Great news everyone. I have finally got round to joining the Registry of Guitar Tutors. It`s something I meant to do last year but for various haven`t got sorted till now. There are some really handy benefits for me being an RGT registered tutor. Now, I can put you in for your RGT exam. [...]
It`s been a busy few months for me here at Rockstar Guitar Tuition. I have had a fair amount of new students all with a huge variety of styles they want to learn (which is great for me as a teacher as it keeps it all exciting). I have also started teaching at the South [...]
The ukulele is a wonderful instrument which has had a huge surge in popularity in recent years…and it just keeps on getting more and more popular. Easier to learn than guitar, you can get playing REAL songs in as little as an hour. It is that simple. If you want to learn how to play [...]
Welcome to the first ever Rockstar Guitar Tuition `Artist of the Month. It`s November and our first band to win is the brilliant `Bonsai Trees` from Connecticut, USA. I`m actually pretty astounded that these guys are unsigned. Listen to their tunes, watch their videos. Everything about them just tells me it`s only a matter of [...]
I know what it`s like, buying Christmas presents can be an absolute pain. Razors, pens, ties and perfume all are classic gifts, but if you want to buy something different this year, we`ve got some interesting and unique ideas for you. If you want to do something out of the ordinary, and your loved one [...]