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Master The Melody: Easy Guide To Nailing ‘Hair of the Dog’ by Nazareth With Steve Stine | Learn & Grow!
As you already know, music is a wonderful journey, and for us guitar enthusiasts, there’s no better feeling than seeing our hands effortlessly glide over the strings, creating magnificent music. One such song that often gets a lot of attention from beginners is ‘Hair of the Dog’ by Nazareth. Known for its unique and catchy […]
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Master Your Guitar Solo: Unleash Your Inner Rock Star with our 6-Week Soloing Challenge | GuitarZoom.com
As a guitar instructor, I always emphasize the importance of utilizing several techniques and elements to craft a compelling solo. One of the key factors you need to pay attention to is the use of repetition. This can be in your licks or chords; it doesn’t matter. The crucial aspect is that repetition is a […]
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Unleash Your Potential: Master Speed Picking with Harmonic Minor Licks on Guitar | GuitarZoom.com
As a guitar teacher, I constantly explore new ways to make my lessons enjoyable, yet educational for my students, and one such method that we will discuss today involves utilizing the harmonic minor in a speed picking pattern. While exploring the lick number 30, we decided to introduce the harmonic minor, not merely for its […]
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Unleash Your Guitar Skills – Discover the Magic of Movable Chord Shapes with Steve Stine | GuitarZoom.com
Unlocking new sound dimensions on the guitar can be achieved through a concept I like to call “movable chord shapes”. No doubt, we’re all familiar with the good old open chords that we traditionally learn first: A, D, E, C, G, etc. But what if I told you that we could shift these chords across […]
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Unleash Your Guitar Genius: Master the Fretboard with the Game-Changing Method of Meandering | GuitarZoom.com
As a guitar teacher, a technique I often promote is something I call ‘meandering.’ Meandering can be a crucial part of your guitar learning journey because it allows you to truly engage with your fretboard. It doesn’t matter what kind of music you’re into – pentatonic blues, hybrid scale extensions, diatonic scales, or anything else. […]
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Master the Heart of Guitar Music: Uncover All 7 Positions of the C Diatonic Scale
Time to delve into a fresh array of scales. We’ve already covered the pentatonic major minor and the blues major minor. Now, we’re venturing into the realm of the diatonic scale, a critical gateway into understanding the language of music. Before we proceed, let’s remind ourselves what the diatonic scale is. The diatonic scale, often […]
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Transform Your Guitar Skills: Blend Major & Minor Pentatonic for a Stunning Blues Solo!
One of the coolest things about playing guitar is combining different elements to create diverse, rich sounds. One such element I love to bring into my teaching is the blending of major and minor pentatonic scales. And no, they aren’t opposing soccer teams; they’re the basis for creating captivating guitar licks that can bring your […]
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Unlock Your Guitar Potential: Exploring Fretboard Freedom with Meandering | Steve Stine, GuitarZoom.com
In my teaching experience, I’ve found that finding the right balance between rudimentary practice and creative exploration can make a huge difference in a guitarist’s progress. Let’s delve deeper into the contrasts and potential harmonies between these two distinctive approaches to guitar practice. Rudimentary practice, simply put, is the bread and butter of learning to […]
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Unleash Your Creativity: A Guitarist’s Guide to Crafting Unforgettable Rock Songs with Steve Stine
Developing a story with your guitar involves much more than just strumming chords and playing a few solos. It’s about telling a compelling narrative through your music – a story that resonates with your audience and makes them want to listen more. That’s where the process starts for me as well – with creating a […]
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Unleash Your Creativity: Master Open Chords for a Magical Guitar Journey
As a guitar instructor, I want to clear up the misconception that the only way to get changes in sound is by physically changing open chords. It never occurred to me, until I started learning songs, that I could actually stay on the same chord. The ability to stay on a chord and create something […]
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Unlock the Power of Dynamics: Learn How to Take Your Acoustic Guitar Playing to the Next Level
The acoustic guitar is a great instrument for creating music with natural dynamics. This is something that electric guitar can never replicate. When playing acoustic guitar, it is important to focus on dynamics and not just strumming. Strumming is important, but dynamics is what takes your playing to the next level. To illustrate this, I […]
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Unlock Your Guitar Potential: Discover the Perfect Practice Routine with Our Interactive Quiz
One of the most frequent inquiries I receive as a guitar teacher is, “Which guitar course is right for me?” It’s a great question, and definitely not a choice to be made lightly. After all, a guitar course is a commitment of your time, effort, and heart. You’re investing in your future skills and enjoyment, […]
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Test Your Chords & Fretboard Knowledge with Eric Clapton’s Classic “Layla”!
I recently learned the iconic song “Layla” by Eric Clapton. As I began to learn the acoustic version of the song, I was taken back by the complexity of the chords. My initial thought was to find an easier version, but I knew I had to learn the original and accepted the challenge. Before diving […]
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4 key areas where ear training will make you into a better musician
When I started playing music, I kept hearing that ear training was important. But I have to admit, it was never entirely clear why that was. I’d practice recognising chords and intervals for example, but I didn’t really understand how that would help me to play better music. What I found out is that ear […]
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Top Blogs for Learning to Play Music
Music is an international language of emotion, an art form that echoes deep within the human spirit. It transcends cultural barriers and bridges the gap between different walks of life. Few experiences are as fulfilling as creating music with your own hands, whether you’re strumming a guitar, coaxing beautiful melodies from piano keys, or keeping […]
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Breathe Life Into Your Blues Solos with this Simple Jimmy Page-Style Lick!
The lick I’m going to discuss in this article is one that takes a bit of explanation, but it’s a great way to emphasize certain key notes while soloing in a blues situation. We’ll be looking at three chords – A7, D7, and E7 – and how to use them to emphasize a certain note […]
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Finding the Perfect Guitar & Gear: Your Best Friend for Life
I’m Steve Stine and today I want to talk about finding the right gear for you, and what being your best friend means. When it comes to buying gear for your guitar and other instruments, there are a few things to consider. Being a sales person at Schmitt Music for many years, I’ve seen people […]
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Explore New Musical Possibilities: Unlock the A Major Scale and Get Creative with Intervals!
As a musician, I’m sure you know how important it is to understand intervals. They are essential to understanding the scales and modes that we play. In this blog post, I’ll show you how to use intervals to create different scales and modes. First, let’s look at the major scale. This is a scale composed […]
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Take Your Soloing to the Next Level with Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs
I’m a guitarist and I love to experiment with different techniques. One thing I do that I don’t see a lot of other guitarists doing is hammer-ons and pull-offs. This technique is great for when your picking hand isn’t as fast as your fretboard hand. Let’s say I’m playing an E chord. Instead of picking […]
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Discover the Magic of Ear Training: Master Mapping and Clearing for Quicker Song Learning
Hey there! Steve Stine here from GuitarZoom. I appreciate you taking the time to watch this video, as it’s an incredible opportunity for me to help you on your guitar journey. In the last two videos, we’ve been discussing the importance of training your ear. It’s so important to make the most of your time, […]
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Unlock the Magic of the Minor Pentatonic Scale: Master SRV’s Favorite Tool and Start Soloing Today!
Hello everyone, My name is Steve Stine and I’m here from GuitarZoom. Today I want to talk about the minor pentatonic scale, which is an essential scale for guitarists to learn. The minor pentatonic scale can be used in a variety of styles, such as blues, pop, rock, and even metal music. It’s a great […]
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Unlock the Power of Modes: How to Play Chords Outside of a Key on Guitar
Hey everyone, My name is Steve Stine and I’m here to talk to you about my upcoming guitar course. In the course, I’ll be discussing how to deal with chords that don’t fit into a particular scale or key. To give you an idea of what I’m talking about, I’m going to show you an […]
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Add Exciting Flavor to Your Solos with These Top 3 Arpeggio Licks | GuitarZoom.com | Steve Stine
Hi everyone, Steve Stine here from GuitarZoom. Today I’m going to show you a really cool way to use arpeggios to create some awesome licks. You don’t have to be an advanced guitar player for this, so don’t worry if you don’t have a lot of experience. To start off, I’m going to give you […]
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Explore Music’s Boundaries: Unlock the Power of the ECord for Fresh Guitar Playing
As a guitar player, I’m always looking for ways to spice up my playing and keep my sound fresh. One way I like to do this is by using the “ECord” or “Caged system.” This system is based on the idea of visualizing the C-shaped chord progression and playing around that. It allows me to […]
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Rock Out Like a Pro: Master Slash Chords for Unique Guitar Rhythms!
When learning how to play guitar, there are some chords that are more important than others. One of those chords is the slash chord, which is when you see something like G/D or D/A. This chord is when you switch up the notes in the bass, which can give a unique sound. Let’s look at […]
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Master the G Chord on Guitar – Learn How to Play the G Major Chord with Steve Stine!
I want to talk about playing the G or G major chord on a guitar. This chord is one of the most important chords you’ll learn when you’re starting out with the guitar, as it’s used in many songs. The traditional way of playing the G chord is to take your ring finger or third […]
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Add Soul to Your Blues Guitar Playing with Steve Stine’s B.B. King-Inspired Jam Tutorial!
Playing guitar solos over slow blues can be a lot of fun. It may be a bit different than playing over a fast tempo, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be just as enjoyable. I recently had the opportunity to play a slow blues solo. When I was playing the A minor, I tried to […]
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Getting Started with GuitarZoom: How to Find the Right Course for You
Are you new to GuitarZoom and feeling overwhelmed by the many courses available? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! In this post, we’ll walk you through the process of finding the perfect course for your skill level and goals. Step 1: Click on Start Here When you log in to GuitarZoom, you’ll see a “”Start […]
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GuitarZoom Course Features
Overview of the features that are available for the guitar courses at GuitarZoom: When you log in to GuitarZoom, you will see all your courses right in front of you. However, if you cannot see them, click on the “”Courses”” tab on the left side of the page. Once you select a course, you can […]
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Accessing Masterclasses in Your Membership
Hi everyone, in this video, I want to show you how to access Masterclasses in your membership. When you log in, you will see a menu on the left-hand side. Find Masterclasses. This will take you to all of your Masterclasses. Let’s say you want to learn about the fretboard. Just click on the start […]
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How to Access and Use VIP Lessons on Our Website
As an All Access Member, you have access to VIP lessons. In this post, I will guide you through the steps of accessing and using the VIP lessons on our website. Step 1: Login to Your Account To access the VIP lessons, you must first login to your account on our website. Step 2: Find […]
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Join Me at the GuitarZoom Community’s Coffee House Event
Hey, everyone, today I want to talk about an awesome event that we hold every Friday on the GuitarZoom Community Facebook group: the CoffeeHouse. If you want to showcase your skills, then this event is perfect for you. Every week, members of the community post videos of their progress, jams, and the songs they’re working […]
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Learn to Break Out of Pentatonic Boxes and Use the Entire Fretboard
In this video.… You will learn how to break out of pentatonic box patterns and play across the fretboard You will learn how to improvise and create melodic riffs using the pentatonic scale You will learn how to play along with songs using the pentatonic scale You will learn the essential scales needed to play […]
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Learn To Solo In 5 Minutes – 6 Note Soloing Technique
Hi, my name is Steve Stine from GuitarZoom. I have taught literally thousands of beginning guitar players how to play guitar. And what I wanna do for you is help you with a really awesome trick. To learn how to do some cool soloing, even if you thought that you could never learn how to […]
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How to Create an Awesome Solo Using the caged guitar system
“Welcome to the Steve Stine guitar podcast, brought to you by guitarzoom.com. If you want to improve your guitar playing, keep listening. If you want to improve your playing even faster, go to guitarzoom.com, where you’ll find all of Steve’s premium courses, masterclasses and membership’s that’ll help you quickly and easily improve not only your […]
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Memorize and Understand Guitar Fretboard notes – for life
“Welcome to the Steve Stine guitar podcast, brought to you by guitarzoom.com. If you want to improve your guitar playing, keep listening. If you want to improve your playing even faster, go to guitarzoom.com, where you’ll find all of Steve’s premium courses, masterclasses and membership’s that’ll help you quickly and easily improve not only your […]
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Tips to Turbocharge Your Blues Guitar Solos
“Welcome to the Steve Stine guitar podcast, brought to you by guitarzoom.com. If you want to improve your guitar playing, keep listening. If you want to improve your playing even faster, go to guitarzoom.com, where you’ll find all of Steve’s premium courses, masterclasses and membership’s that’ll help you quickly and easily improve not only your […]
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Free Acoustic Guitar Lessons by Steve Stine (23, Step-by-step Lessons)
You finally found free acoustic guitar lessons… This is a complete, step-by-step guide to playing guitar for beginners. Here, you’ll discover everything you need to start playing guitar. Like how to hold your guitar, easy chords, and strumming patterns—plus you’ll learn your first songs and more! Check out the videos below to get started and […]
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5 Tips For Learning Guitar as an Adult
You’ve got to face it… Like me, you’re getting older… And with age comes wisdom, sure, but age also comes with a lot of other things that aren’t so great. Like muscle and joint pain. Or stiff fingers. Or a sore back. Getting older can literally be painful. But here’s the good news: getting older […]
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Easy and Essential Elements for Learning Acoustic Guitar Techniques
If you’ve been wondering how someone can play any song on guitar right away and almost without any rehearsing, you’ll find the answer in the following lines. When it comes to playing the acoustic guitar, several things stand out as key elements for this skill. These are a stable rhythm of strumming, and playing chords […]
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How to Create Guitar Melody From Simple Chords
In this article, you’ll discover simple ways to create your own killer melodies from simple guitar chords. This article is one of three tutorials, and each one is designed to help you create awesome guitar melodies, so you can create your own songs or combine them with others you already know. This is a great […]
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How To Play Chords Easier And Faster
In this article, you’ll discover how to play chords more effectively and how to strum more effectively, so you can combine both things and sound awesome when you play songs on your acoustic guitar. When you’re first starting out, you learn how to make chords like A, G, or others, and sometimes you can strum […]
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Understanding Modes for Guitar And How To Use Them For Guitar Playing || George’s Corner
Whenever someone asks a question related to modes for guitar, there are many who say that they are confused and have never been able to understand what modes for guitar actually are. I noticed that many mix positions of scales or patterns (marked as boxes in diagrams) with modes, which is completely wrong because modes […]
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5 Tips For Learning Guitar As An Adult
Everybody’s got to face it: we’re all getting older. And with age comes wisdom, sure, but age also comes with a lot of other things that aren’t so great. Like muscle and joint pain. Or stiff fingers. Or a sore back. Getting older can literally be painful. But here’s the good news: getting older doesn’t […]
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How To Expand Your Soloing Creativity With Guitar Intervals
When you’re learning to play the guitar, you usually start off with a few chords. After that, you learn a few more, and after that, you might learn a scale or two. The process is different for everybody, of course, but in the beginning, what you learn about the guitar involves a lot of memorization. […]
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3 Steps To Building a Killer Guitar Solo
This is one of the most common questions I get as a guitar teacher: “Why do my solos sound like I’m just playing scales?” It’s usually because when people practice guitar, they usually just focus on scales. They memorize scale patterns, train their fingers to play scales up and down the fretboard backwards and forwards, […]
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Guitar Music Theory: 1 Simple Scale That Works As A Musical Dictionary
Many guitarists are intimidated by the words “music theory” because they think it’s too hard to learn. Other guitarists don’t think music theory is worth their time. The truth is, basic guitar music theory is easy to master, and knowing just a little music theory can help you learn songs faster, play more melodically, write […]
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A Simple Trick That Lets You Play 12 Bar Blues Progression In Any Key
Blues is one of the most influential styles of music in the world. Since its birth in the Deep South of the United States in the late 19th century, blues music spread across the USA and around the world, inspiring guitarists, singers, and other musicians with its swampy rhythms and soulful melodies. In fact, every […]
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How To Play Songs On Your Guitar: Learn the Easiest Way to Learn Guitar
Rhythm is a crucial element of all styles of music. Whether you’re talking about rock, blues, bluegrass, jazz, funk, country, folk, or any other style of music, rhythm is what holds everything together. And sometimes – like with reggae and ska, for example – a certain type of rhythm is what defines the style. Rhythm […]
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