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Kathy Unruh - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Kathy Unruh is a private guitar instructor and the webmaster of AbcLearnGuitar.com. She has been providing guitar lessons to students of all ages since 1983.
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- Music and Intelligence
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever wondered if music has any effect on intelligence? Some baby boomers may remember their parents telling them that Rock and Roll would lead to permanent brain damage. But, kidding aside, is it possible...
- Guitar Scales - Are They Important?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever wondered if guitar scales are worth learning? Perhaps you think they are just a waste of your precious time. After all, you just want to learn your favorite songs and be able to jam with your friends, right? What benefit could there be in learning some musty old scale that's been around for hundreds of years?
- How to Improve Chord Changes
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Would you like to know how to improve your chord changes? Of course you would! Is there some secret formula or magic trick that will make your fingers quicker? No... but there are some "muscle memory" exercises you can do to strengthen them.
- Michael Jackson - King of Pop
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Michael Jackson has been on my mind since his death Thursday, June 25, 2009. Though he wasn't a guitar player, I believe the impact he made on the music scene warrants respect from those of us who share a similar passion. His legacy is long and much can be learned from the life of this man who came to be known as the "King of Pop."
- Rock and Roll Revival
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Rock and roll has virtually become the dominating influence behind all of today's popular music. We hear it...
- 10 Best Guitar Buying Tips
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] My 10 best guitar buying tips will help you make a wise decision, save time, avoid frustration and save money while you search for the right instrument to meet your playing needs. How much should you be prepared to spend? The good news is- it doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg!
- Eric Clapton - Tidbits and Trivia
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] For those of you who weren't around to appreciate the excitement of Eric Clapton's rise to power and fame during the 1960s, here are a few rock & roll tidbits for you to chew on. Eric's first guitar was an acoustic which...
- The Power Of Music
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever thought about the power of music and the influential role it has had in the world? It seems that ever since the beginning of time, human beings have been expressing themselves, in one way or another, with musical instruments, dance and song. This medium has also been one of the primary ways for many cultures to preserve their history for the next generation.
- Alternate Guitar Tunings
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Sometimes I like to use alternate guitar tunings to spice up my playing and creativity. It's not hard to do, but if you've never done it before, it might seem a little confusing at first.
- Guitar Jam
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever been to a guitar jam session where the musicians are having such a good time that you just felt like joining the fun? Well, why not have your own jam session?
- Develop Your Guitar Playing Speed
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you're like most guitarists I know, you probably have a deep-down desire to develop your guitar playing speed. Having fast fingers that seem to move effortlessly across the fretboard is very impressive and something...
- Best Acoustic Guitar Woods
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever wondered what the best woods for an acoustic guitar might be? I'm not a luthier, but I recently did a little research of my own which may help to shed some light on the subject.
- Stairway To Heaven - The Story Behind the Song
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Stairway to Heaven was the song that everyone wanted to learn when I first started playing the guitar. It was the one song that could define you as a good guitarist among your peers.
- Learning Guitar Chords
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Many guitar enthusiasts visiting my website have expressed an interest in learning more about guitar chords. so, I thought this would be a good subject for me to give you some pointers on...
- Overuse Injuries & Guitar
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] It's a sad fact that overuse injuries tend to be fairly common among guitar players. This problem, which is also...
- What's Easier- Electric Or Acoustic Guitar?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] There seems to be a misconception floating around that starting your first lessons with an electric guitar is somehow more difficult than starting with an acoustic guitar...
- HAVING FUN LEARNING GUITAR
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Are you having fun learning guitar? If there's one thing I've discovered over the years as a teacher, it's the importance of keeping things simple and fun for my students. This can sometimes require a bit of creative thinking on my part. But I find, if...
- Dealing With Music Critics
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you are an aspiring songwriter, musician or indie artist, then sooner or later you will come face to face with music critics.
- Bare Bones Rock Band Equipment
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] What are the "bare bones" needed to start a rock band? Well, besides the desire itself, one of the first requirements is having the...
- Develop a Guitar Practice Schedule
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Now that the New Year has begun it's as good a time as any to develop a guitar practice schedule. Let's face it, if we want to be better guitar players, then we need to play!
- Your Musical Gift
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Some people are born with a musical gift. I had a friend like this once. No matter what instrument you gave him, he could play it. At least that's what it seemed like to me. His gift eventually took him to new heights where he was invited to...
- Guitar Maintenance
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Old man winter is here so it might be a good time to rethink your guitar maintenance routine; especially if you own an acoustic. You can protect your guitar by following two simple guidelines...
- About Being Thankful
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] I don't know about you, but I'm thankful for my fingers. That may sound weird, yet ...
- Identify Your Guitar Playing Weaknesses
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever felt frustrated with your progress on the guitar? Well I would like to help you turn your weaknesses into strengthens! But in order do that you will first have to...
- Your Music Career - Plan or Providence?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Are you struggling to develop a music career? Perhaps you have talent as a singer, songwriter or musician and even have your own band. You may be spending lots of time performing and promoting your music career with hopes of getting that "big break" someday. But have you ever noticed how things don't always go the way you've planned?
- Developing An Original Sound
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Developing an original sound is very important if you've ever dreamed about having a successful
music career. Today I often see young artists following a popular trend or trying to sound like someone famous. This may get them a gig, but it probably won't ...
- Turn Your Hobby Into a Fun Home-Business
[Home-Based-Business] Develop your interests and turn your hobby into a fun work-at-home business. If I did it, so can you! And it just might be easier than you think...
- Passion, Motivation & the Guitar
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Are you passionate about playing your guitar? Do you find yourself eager to learn new things? Do you get excited when you hear a great guitar lead or a beautiful fingerstyle guitar solo? The degree of passion you have for the guitar will...
- Summertime Blues & your Guitar
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Do you ever feel overwhelmed? That's how I've been feeling lately (especially when it comes to playing my guitar.) Perhaps it's just the summertime blues, but it seems...
- Tips on Using a Metronome
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] To some of you, the thought of using a metronome may conjure up old memories of past piano lessons. If the experience was an unpleasant one you may have developed some negetive ideas as a result. Perhaps I can help to dispel any misconceptions you might have...
- SONGWRITING - Inspiration or Perspiration?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Songwriting requires dedication, time, and effort. Discover some things you can do right now to enhance your natural creative abilities and become a better songwriter.
- The Vulnerable Songwriter: Risks & Rewards
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you're a songwriter then you have probably experienced the wonderful satisfaction that comes when you've finally completed a song. You might feel as though you've accomplished something very worthwhile, something meaningful. Along with this, there often follows a desire, almost a need, to share the song you've written with others. That is, until you realize there is a certain degree of risk involved if you do...
- Music With Staying Power
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever wondered why some music just seems to have staying power? Like the energizer bunny, it just keeps on going and going. Take the recent Grammy Awards for example. The Rolling Stones...
- Free Indie Artist Website Tools & Resources
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] If you are an indie-artist like myself, then you probably realize how important it is for you to get your music heard. In order to accomplish this you will need to get as much exposure for yourself as possible. Thankfully the internet offers many opportunities to do just that and much of it is free...
- Coping with Stagefright
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Does the thought of playing your guitar in public give you the willies? Stagefright is a common experience among musicians. Your hands begin to sweat, your face gets flush and your stomach feels those tiny little butterflys tickling your insides...
- Guitar Player - Are You Prepared?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Slacking off on my guitar practice is the reason I was caught off guard not too long ago when I received a request to play for a local radio program. The call came one evening while I was in the middle of giving guitar lessons...
- What is an Arpeggio?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Perhaps you have heard the word arpeggio being tossed around by other musicians, but have absolutely no clue what they were talking about. Simply defined, an arpeggio refers to...
- How to Create Your Own Indie-artist Press Release
[Business:PR] Create your own press release quickly and easily. Detailed step by step instruction, including an outline and an example for you to use and follow as needed.
- Learning The Guitar Fretboard - How Important Is It Anyway?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Learning the guitar fretboard can seem like a daunting task to many beginning guitar students. However, if you adapt a systematic approach, it can be a fairly easy thing to do. But some of you may be wondering if it's really necessary in the first place.
- The Classical Guitar - A Rich Heritage
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] The classical guitar offers a rich heritage regardless of the style your into playing right now. Read this new article to find out why!
- The 60's in Retrospect
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Well, this past week was definitely a "journey through the past" for many of us who watched the PBS specials featuring highlights from the 60's...
- So, You Wanna Be a Rock N' Roll Star-ling?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Rock n' Roll has become somewhat of a generic term used to identify a wide variety of popular music today. Like many other things associated with this generation, it has been reduced to an almost pathetic state of relativism, but it wasn't always so...
- Hurricane Katrina - Can Music Help?
[News-and-Society] I don't know about you, but lately I've been encouraged to see the great outpouring of public concern for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In times of personal distress and dispair, it's comforting to know that there are people who care...
- Copyright Basics for Songwriters
[Legal:Copyright] Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience.
- THE CAPO CAPER
[Arts-and-Entertainment] A guitar capo provides an easy way to transpose chords from one key to another without changing the chord shapes. You can learn how by reading this informative article.
- The Acoustic Guitar
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Discover why the acoustic guitar is referred to as a "dreadnaught", where it originated and what makes it is such a popular instrument today.
- JOHN LENNON - The Man and His Times
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] John Lennon wasn't always my favorite Beatle; at first it was Paul. But gradually, over a period of time, it was John Lennon who won my heart. I think the transition began sometime during the latter part of the 1960s. Back then, it seemed to my young mind, that the world was falling apart. Revolution and anarchy were on the doorstep.
- Guitar Performance - Make The Most of It!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Learn how to make the most of your next guitar performance by following the simple advice of one who's been there.
- How to Start Your Own Band
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Have you ever had a desire to start your own band? Do it today by following the three easy steps outlined in this article...
- Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Does "Practice Makes Perfect"? In this second article from my series about guitar practice, discover how to use your time wisely by learning what to focus on and how to develop good habits.
- Guitar Practice - Make It Your Priority!
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] All great guitarists have this one thing in common- they made guitar pracitice a priority! So, get yourself started in the same direction by keeping these things in mind...
- Join A Songwriting Forum - It's A Good Idea!
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Forums] If you are a songwriter looking to get "plugged-in" to where the action is, consider joining a songwriting forum. This is a great way to meet other songwriters, share your ideas, promote your songs and/or lyrics, find resources and much more!
- Buying A Guitar - Do You Know What To Look For?
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Buying a guitar is an important decision that my students have often asked me about. They want to know what they should be looking for. This is an important question because no two are ever exactly alike. There is a wide variety of types, styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. The question is, which one is right for you?
- The Revolution of Electric Guitars
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the music scene, which began a revolution in sound and technology that continues to this day. After Rock and Roll was born in the 1950's, it didn't take very long for electric guitars to grow in popularity and become one of the most coveted instruments of all time.
- How To Change Your Guitar Strings
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it's really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine.
- Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Did you know that good songwriting is often the key to establishing a successful music career? But more than that, it can be fun! When you write a song you are able to express yourself in new and creative ways. Whether you're sad, happy, angry, or in love... with words, you can fly!
- Your First Guitar
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Music] Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've met the love of your life and made that big commitment, you're probably excited about building a good relationship with your new partner. But where do you begin?
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