The Guitarist and The Critical Inner Voice
Do you think there comes a time when one needs a break from playing the guitar? A time to refresh, replenish and detox all the … Continue Reading The Guitarist and The Critical Inner Voice
Shawn Kellerman Master Class this Saturday!!!
KW Guitar Society Tip #8 Chromatic scales part 2
KW Guitar Tip #7 – Improving Your Playing With Chromatic Scales
Shawn Kellerman master class!!
Reflections on the Victor Villadangos master class.
How to Buy a Used Guitar
Hi I’m Bob and I’ll be posting about-what else, our favourite instrument. Stephen has asked me to say something about buying a used instrument. I think there are 2 categories of used instruments (unless you are an expert). If the instrument plays well with no issues, and you know the … Continue Reading How to Buy a Used Guitar
Guitar Tip #5 Intermediate and advanced levels
Last week I had mentioned strengthening fingers two and four. A lot of good ideas came out this week on the hows and why’s, and the importance of developing all your fingers. One very interesting idea in the comment board came from Robert. He wrote he will practice replacing … Continue Reading Guitar Tip #5 Intermediate and advanced levels
Guitar Tip #4 – All Levels
DEVELOPING FINGERS TWO AND FOUR!!! I wasn’t sure what to write about next regarding guitar tips. But I was watching a video of Tommy Emmanual, which led me to a older clip of Chet Atkins, which led me to an incredible video of Les Paul. Surfing the net can have … Continue Reading Guitar Tip #4 – All Levels
K/W Guitar Tip #3, ALL LEVELS
Playing on your fingertips to develop independence and strength in each finger! Thank you to all, who have provided positive feedback regarding last weeks tip. I thought this week would be a good idea to take it one step further. No matter what your level or style, this next exercise … Continue Reading K/W Guitar Tip #3, ALL LEVELS
K/W Guitar Society Tip #2 All Levels
Last week the guitar tip was about relaxing and having a positive mindset right before you start to practice and keeping that energy throughout your playing. This week is about the very next step…. How do you place your finger(s) on the guitar fretboard? I have always wondered how many … Continue Reading K/W Guitar Society Tip #2 All Levels
K/W Guitar tip #1 – All levels
“When your focus is only on the stones along the way you miss the magnificent beauty.” ~ Homer Mann What is the very first thing you do before you play your guitar? Warm up? Scales? Tune? Play long tones? All of those answers are correct, but there is one more thing: where is your mind … Continue Reading K/W Guitar tip #1 – All levels
KW GUITAR TIPS
KW GUITAR TIPS There are a lot of tips for guitarists on the web. They are easy to find and for the most part all good. So, how are we going to be different? Sometimes while in the rhythm of teaching an idea develops naturally and I always think, “Wow, … Continue Reading KW GUITAR TIPS
Hello guitar world in K/W region!
It is with great pleasure that I am introducing the first year for The K/W Guitar Society! As artistic director I am looking forward to exploring the richness and compelling beauty of guitar in this region. The mission of The K/W Guitar Society is an educational framework to promote awareness … Continue Reading Hello guitar world in K/W region!
Stephen Zurakowsky Classical Guitarist 