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Expanding Horizons: The Joys of Progressing on Guitar

Hello fellow guitar enthusiasts, I wanted to take a moment…

Stretches for Guitar Playing: Enhance Flexibility and Control Tension

Greetings fellow guitar enthusiasts! Today, we're diving into…

Standard Notation for Guitar

Music notation is the universal language that allows musicians…

Improvisation Wisdom from Dizzy Gillespie, part 2

In our previous post, we explored the brilliant improvisation…

Improvisation Wisdom from Dizzy Gillespie, part 1

Today, we're diving into a nugget of wisdom straight from the…

10 Iconic Guitar Riffs Every Player Should Know

Great guitar riffs have the power to transcend time, captivating…

Guitar Maintenance and Care: Preserving Your Musical Companion for a Lifetime

Your guitar is not just an instrument; it's a creative outlet,…

Exploring Open Tunings and their Creative Potential

Open tunings are like secret doors into uncharted musical territories,…

Musical Styles from Around the World

Here is a compilation I made of all the main musical styles in…

Tips for Mastering Barre Chords on Guitar

Barre chords are a rite of passage for every guitarist. While…

Learning to Find Your Unique Musical Voice on Guitar, part 4

In parts 1 to 3 we explored ear training, rhythm/ timing, technique,…

Learning to Find Your Unique Musical Voice on Guitar, part 3

In parts 1 & 2, we addressed the skills of ear training,…

Learning to Find Your Unique Musical Voice on Guitar, part 2

In part 1, we discussed how, in order to develop your own unique…

Learning to Find Your Unique Musical Voice on Guitar, part 1

Once I heard the singer Jai Uttal respond to a fan who had said…

Once You’re In, You’re in for Life, part 2

Practice opportunities follow you everywhere you go.  Do you…

Once You’re In, You’re in for Life

Improving your musicianship is a quest that permeates nearly…

You Can’t Hear What You Can’t Hear

As a musician, it’s good to think that you’re good at what…

Who Cares About Your Musicianship, Anyway?

Let’s face it: non-musicians don't care about musicianship;…

So, You’ve Got Talent. Now What?

What really is musicianship and how do you develop it?  Dictionary.com…

Welcome to the Guitar Lessons Ithaca Blog – Unleash Your Guitar Potential!

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