“Jazz isn`t dead, it only smells funny.” -Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
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“Jazz isn`t dead, it only smells funny.” -Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
I played the guitar for ten years before I realised it wasn’t a weapon.”-Pete Townshend
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
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“I had struggled with alternate picking for a very long time. I never thought I could do it.” ~ Paul Gilbert
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
How To Play Metallica's Enter Sandman https://t.co/mQzilVZmvo
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“you’re always learning about this thing everytime you pick it up” ~ Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“If you play music for no other reason than actually just because you love it, the skills just kinda creep up on you.” ~ Nuno Bettencourt
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The latest Latest Guitar Lessons & News! https://t.co/XYiAkgkaZn Thanks to @thenotablenook @sunoy14 @AlvinGrissomII #guitar #guitarlessons
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“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“I practiced two or three hours, sometimes none, sometimes six. It was very varied.” ~ Julian Bream
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“I started out playing guitar because Jimi Hendrix was my hero, so my roots were really based on Jimi Hendrix and his style of playing.” ~ Joe Satriani
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“A lot of people think that if they learn to read music they are gonna lose their feel or their groove or something. It’s the stupidest thing I have ever heard.” ~ Frank Gambale
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Five Must-Know Jazz Guitar Turnarounds https://t.co/XzM3tVtVZD
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“I dedicated all the time I had to it. The 10 hour workout was just what I put in the magazine at the time, but for me it was every waking moment.” ~ Steve Vai
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
THANKS FOR JOINING US! https://t.co/ciS3X7BqUS
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“Playing scales is like a boxer skipping rope or punching a bag. It’s not the thing in itself; it’s preparatory to the activity.” – Barney Kessel
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“The guitar is your first wings. It’s assigned and designed to unfold your vision and imagination.” – Carlos Santana
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“I'm from the last couple of years in a generation where we didn’t have a computer so we didn’t waste much time on the internet..” – John Mayer
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“Listening is the key to everything good in music.” – Pat Metheny
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.” – Jimi Hendrix
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
How To Play Stairway To Heaven & Song Controversy https://t.co/y2xuXHBwb2
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Beyond beginner guitar? Get to the next level! https://t.co/zAizrtAV4L
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Get beyond just Barre chords with these 3 lessons https://t.co/OwdQ6HYALp
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Intensive 13 part drop 2 chord course for jazz guitar! https://t.co/KNflSM2H9U
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JamStack - The World's First Attachable Guitar Amplifier https://t.co/AoMO7du8V2
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Incredible guitar effects course totally free for you! https://t.co/WLnfo5LSXR
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Do you have all the guitar scales under your fingers? If not these lessons are a must https://t.co/JwZFTe3Rb0
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Essential Guitar Finger Stretching Exercises https://t.co/tatywvC8r1
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Need to get your guitar technique sharpened up? Try these lessons. https://t.co/wfyFnMGVPI
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Guitarists, struggling with Barre chords? Try our free course now! https://t.co/GVkSgzSjvC
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Want to start playing guitar? Try our free 10 lesson course https://t.co/idJjPl75oW
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Get your hands on free rock, blues and jazz backing tracks https://t.co/L3jzb9aCTs
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“Learn the lick, but learn FROM the lick.” – Scott Henderson
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Hello GMI members - This is "YOUR" Forum...enjoy yourselves!!! https://t.co/al9EpHzkva
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Guitar Tab Tutor App for iOS Teaches Beginners How to Read Tab https://t.co/gpesVYZQzI
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— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Getting some gigs...great.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Time to improvise.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
I feel like playing guitar today.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
You should learn Jessica https://t.co/Pm9kUBRIB2
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
"if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you’ll get to where you want to be.” Eddie Van Halen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Music is a necessity. After food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life.” Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.” Jimi Hendrix
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Amazing course of lessons by jazz virtuoso Nigel Clark....jazz guitarist? This will sort you out!
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Common Chord Progressions https://t.co/Fm1UmXphdl
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
https://t.co/RaNFhhn1kG Get playing Creep!
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
https://t.co/fOxyBXsxUD Interview with jazz guitarist Nigel Clark.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“You can end up a legend in your parents’ basement.” – Joe Walsh
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
Playing the Sickest Guitar Pedal the World Has Never Heard https://t.co/Qcex1WAtCd
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Chord substitution isn’t some mysterious religious sect.” – Howard Roberts
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“The song tells me what to play.” – Joe Walsh
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Learn from the masters, learn from your contemporaries. Always try to update yourself.” – Jimmy Stewart
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
The latest Latest Guitar Lessons & News! https://t.co/XrFv4WB6Km #electricguitar
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Is It True The Electric Guitar Is Dying? https://t.co/YpPlrsMaOo
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“If you really love guitar, you’re going to spend every waking hour stroking the thing.” – Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“Aping what you’ve already done is just so dangerous and unrewarding.” – Andy Summers
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“The greatest teacher is just going out and playing.” – George Benson
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 30, 2017
“learning lead should come after you can play solid backup and have the sound of the chords in your head.” – Eddie Van Halen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Hear something, then play it, rather than just doing whatever comes under the fingers.” – Jim Hall
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
The Guitarist's Guide to Ear Training https://t.co/p0swhWBy9d
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
"Everyone has their own sound, and if you’re heard enough, folks will come to recognize it. Style however, is a different thing.” – Chet Atkins
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
3 – Dominant 7ths https://t.co/ayA9eknPXz
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“If you assume you haven’t learned anything yet, there’s no reason your playing can’t stay dynamic all your life.” – Jerry Garcia
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
"don’t be afraid to screw up one of the key issues to learning is making mistakes” – Robben Ford
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
The latest Latest Guitar Lessons & News! https://t.co/XrFv4WB6Km Thanks to @NVRNDRs4Frnk @StringTheoryBlg @Lifeofanartist #guitar
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
How to sell your guitar online https://t.co/cfArqDEvHK
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Sight-reading is like playing. It’s a question of doing.” – Johnny Smith
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“To be creative and spontaneous, you have to live with imperfection.” – John Abercrombie
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“When I hear a great musician, I can feel his life inside the music.” – John McLaughlin
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Practice with a metronome and a tape recorder, making adjustments to your playing as you go to make it sound more musical.” – Wayne Krantz
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Classical Guitar Roundup https://t.co/AAF026tMXH
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Fast is only cool if it’s melodic and has substance.” – Yngwie J. Malmsteen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
2 - Playing Melodies In Several Keys https://t.co/3BR6tE5CQY
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Nobody loses at guitar if they put in the time. It’s all consistent with life’s big lessons. Patience, determination, love, goals etc.” – Ted Greene
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I write the songs first and in most cases teach myself the technique second.” – Joe Satriani
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I don’t think what other people expect. If I worried so much about what I’M thinking, I’d go NUTS if I sat worrying about other people.” – Allan Holdsworth
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I started learning to sing what I liked, to experience it in a visceral way. Then it’s inside. Get rid of the neurosis and then you'll improvise.” – Joe Satriani
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“If you don’t know the blue there’s no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.” – Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
10 Indian Guitarists You Should Know! https://t.co/9IVmbfvLdl
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“There are no mistakes, save one: the failure to learn from a mistake.” – Robert Fripp
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I would advise you to keep your overhead down; avoid a major drug habit; play everyday and take it in front of other people.” -James Taylor
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Guitarists should be able to pick up the guitar and play music on it for an hour, without a rhythm section or anything.” – Joe Pass
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Play A Minor 7 Guitar Chord Across Neck https://t.co/ZB0G801tQY
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“The electric guitar was vital in helping what I’ve achieved … where would I be without it? Playing awfully quietly, for a start.” — Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Every once in awhile I’ll call up Eddie (Van Halen) and ask, “Found that fourth chord yet”?- BIlly Gibbons
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“My best songs come from making a lot of mistakes and playing a lot of garbage.” – Eric Johnson
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Acoustic Guitar Roundup October 2017 https://t.co/Qb4pgkVayC
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“We don’t want any vocalist messing up the music.” – John Scofield
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Jazz isn`t dead, it only smells funny.” -Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
I played the guitar for ten years before I realised it wasn’t a weapon.”-Pete Townshend
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I had struggled with alternate picking for a very long time. I never thought I could do it.” ~ Paul Gilbert
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“you’re always learning about this thing everytime you pick it up” ~ Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Discovering Guitar Infographics! https://t.co/tDO6pLeSA4
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“If you play music for no other reason than actually just because you love it, the skills just kinda creep up on you.” ~ Nuno Bettencourt
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
FREE GUITAR RESOURCES https://t.co/WAeARVBrDg
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“The beautiful thing about learning is nobody can take it away from you.” – B.B. King
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I practiced two or three hours, sometimes none, sometimes six. It was very varied.” ~ Julian Bream
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I started out playing guitar because Jimi Hendrix was my hero, so my roots were really based on Jimi Hendrix and his style of playing.” ~ Joe Satriani
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“A lot of people think that if they learn to read music they are gonna lose their feel or their groove or something. It’s the stupidest thing I have ever heard.” ~ Frank Gambale
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“I dedicated all the time I had to it. The 10 hour workout was just what I put in the magazine at the time, but for me it was every waking moment.” ~ Steve Vai
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.” – Jimi Hendrix
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Beyond beginner guitar? Get to the next level! https://t.co/zAizrtAV4L
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Get beyond just Barre chords with these 3 lessons https://t.co/OwdQ6HYALp
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Chord Progressions Guitar Players Use https://t.co/EPJUjb6vTZ
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Intensive 13 part drop 2 chord course for jazz guitar! https://t.co/KNflSM2H9U
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Incredible guitar effects course totally free for you! https://t.co/WLnfo5LSXR
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Do you have all the guitar scales under your fingers? If not these lessons are a must https://t.co/JwZFTe3Rb0
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
4 - Major7 – Sus2 – Sus4 Chords https://t.co/89pEl79C47
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Need to get your guitar technique sharpened up? Try these lessons. https://t.co/wfyFnMGVPI
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Guitarists, struggling with Barre chords? Try our free course now! https://t.co/GVkSgzSjvC
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
The latest Latest Guitar Lessons & News! https://t.co/doBOhAXaOn Thanks to @guitaranswerguy @NashGearFactory #guitarlessons
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
The Top Five Reasons You Should Learn Music Theory https://t.co/WF11Up1sAk
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Want to start playing guitar? Try our free 10 lesson course https://t.co/idJjPl75oW
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
Get your hands on free rock, blues and jazz backing tracks https://t.co/L3jzb9aCTs
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
“Learn the lick, but learn FROM the lick.” – Scott Henderson
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 29, 2017
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
14 Day Beginners Guitar Challenge - 5 GUITAR RIFFS https://t.co/U6Pu7bwJhZ
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Getting some gigs...great.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Jazz Progressions https://t.co/VMMdNPSec2
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Time to improvise.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
I feel like playing guitar today.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
The latest Latest Guitar Lessons & News! https://t.co/doBOhAXaOn Thanks to @TheXboxHub @SSpringsMusic @moquazeem9 #guitar #guitarlessons
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You should learn Jessica https://t.co/Pm9kUBRIB2
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Check out our podcasts - https://t.co/57kZES2ukj
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“My guitar is not a thing. It is an extension of myself. It is who I am.” – Joan Jett
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“I believe every guitar player inherently has something unique about their playing" Jimmy Page
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
20 Ways To Play Guitar Better https://t.co/pJPDAbGU86
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
"if you want music to be your livelihood, then play, play, play and play! And eventually you’ll get to where you want to be.” Eddie Van Halen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Introduction To Chord Synonyms https://t.co/cFMjJ1YB9F
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Music is a necessity. After food, air, water and warmth, music is the next necessity of life.” Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Music doesn’t lie. If there is something to be changed in this world, then it can only happen through music.” Jimi Hendrix
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Amazing course of lessons by jazz virtuoso Nigel Clark....jazz guitarist? This will sort you out!
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
https://t.co/RaNFhh5pW6 Get playing Creep!
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
https://t.co/fOxyBXsxUD Interview with jazz guitarist Nigel Clark.
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Playing the Sickest Guitar Pedal the World Has Never Heard https://t.co/Dr3jaMAJqo
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“You can end up a legend in your parents’ basement.” – Joe Walsh
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Chord substitution isn’t some mysterious religious sect.” – Howard Roberts
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“The song tells me what to play.” – Joe Walsh
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
New guitar product just in The Christmas Son..., check it out here https://t.co/ckZA9OQlHt
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Store Action https://t.co/gDCgcgoBN7
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“Learn from the masters, learn from your contemporaries. Always try to update yourself.” – Jimmy Stewart
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“If you really love guitar, you’re going to spend every waking hour stroking the thing.” – Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Aping what you’ve already done is just so dangerous and unrewarding.” – Andy Summers
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Eric Johnson Joins D’Addario Artist Roster https://t.co/xz6RAsyrKF
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“The greatest teacher is just going out and playing.” – George Benson
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“learning lead should come after you can play solid backup and have the sound of the chords in your head.” – Eddie Van Halen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Hear something, then play it, rather than just doing whatever comes under the fingers.” – Jim Hall
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
"Everyone has their own sound, and if you’re heard enough, folks will come to recognize it. Style however, is a different thing.” – Chet Atkins
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“If you assume you haven’t learned anything yet, there’s no reason your playing can’t stay dynamic all your life.” – Jerry Garcia
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
14 Day Beginners Guitar Challenge - 9 BARRE CHORDS TWO https://t.co/MpN8qj4hdh
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
"don’t be afraid to screw up one of the key issues to learning is making mistakes” – Robben Ford
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Is The Guitar Losing It's Mojo As Technology Moves On? https://t.co/r2eJlGL2v0
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Sight-reading is like playing. It’s a question of doing.” – Johnny Smith
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“To be creative and spontaneous, you have to live with imperfection.” – John Abercrombie
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“When I hear a great musician, I can feel his life inside the music.” – John McLaughlin
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Practice with a metronome and a tape recorder, making adjustments to your playing as you go to make it sound more musical.” – Wayne Krantz
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Fast is only cool if it’s melodic and has substance.” – Yngwie J. Malmsteen
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Second Hand Guitar Hunting - A guide https://t.co/Wl3XOnD5go
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“I don’t think what other people expect. If I worried so much about what I’M thinking, I’d go NUTS if I sat worrying about other people.” – Allan Holdsworth
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“I started learning to sing what I liked, to experience it in a visceral way. Then it’s inside. Get rid of the neurosis and then you'll improvise.” – Joe Satriani
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“If you don’t know the blue there’s no point in picking up the guitar and playing rock and roll or any other form of popular music.” – Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“There are no mistakes, save one: the failure to learn from a mistake.” – Robert Fripp
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“I would advise you to keep your overhead down; avoid a major drug habit; play everyday and take it in front of other people.” -James Taylor
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
Community Badges https://t.co/zlektphj2S
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“Guitarists should be able to pick up the guitar and play music on it for an hour, without a rhythm section or anything.” – Joe Pass
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“The electric guitar was vital in helping what I’ve achieved … where would I be without it? Playing awfully quietly, for a start.” — Keith Richards
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Every once in awhile I’ll call up Eddie (Van Halen) and ask, “Found that fourth chord yet”?- BIlly Gibbons
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
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“My best songs come from making a lot of mistakes and playing a lot of garbage.” – Eric Johnson
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“We don’t want any vocalist messing up the music.” – John Scofield
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017
“Jazz isn`t dead, it only smells funny.” -Frank Zappa
— GuitarMusicInstitute (@guitarandmusicI) November 28, 2017