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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…

Improvisation Wisdom from Dizzy Gillespie, part 3

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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