7 Beginner Guitar Mistakes (And How to Fix Them)
After 45 years of teaching guitar, I’ve seen the same mistakes come through my door over and over. The good news? They’re all fixable. And…
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Blues Solo Practice — Call and Answer Riffs
We’re on day three and we’re getting deep into this now. I’ve got one question for you — did you put in the time I…
Drop D Tuning
Drop D tuning is great for getting deep, bassy riffs and chords on your guitar. It’s one of the most common alternate tunings and you’ll…
How to Set Up a Guitar So It Actually Plays Right
You know, I’ve spent 45 years working on guitars, and there’s one question that keeps coming back: “Colin, my guitar just doesn’t feel right. What…
Fingerpicking Patterns: Arpeggio Techniques
You’ve mastered the basics. You’ve locked in the three-group pattern. Now comes the fun part—actual arpeggios. This is where fingerpicking stops being an exercise and…
Intro to Fingerstyle Guitar
Getting your fingerstyle guitar technique down solid is one of the best things you can do for your guitar playing. It doesn’t matter if you’re…