May 2025 – How to Play Guitar

Top 3 Reasons Your Not Making Progress On The Guitar

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025 by admin

Playing guitar is one of those goals that feels exciting at first. I remember how motivated I was when I picked up my first instrument. Maybe you dream of jamming along to your favorite songs, improvising solos, or even writing your own music. But for a lot of us, progress slows down or even stops. No matter how many tutorials I tried or how long I spent strumming, sometimes it just felt like I was stuck in the same place. Feeling like your guitar skills aren’t moving forward is super common. The good news? There are three main reasons this …

Extended Pentatonic Scale Pattern

May 15, 2025May 23, 2025 by admin

If you play guitar and enjoy improvising, you’ve probably come across the pentatonic scale. It’s one of the first scales I learned and still one of my favorites because of how versatile it is. Once I started using the extended pentatonic scale pattern, my solos became much more fluid, and it was easier to move up and down the fretboard. The extended pentatonic pattern links together the five standard pentatonic shapes so I can play from the lowest E string all the way up to the highest frets on the guitar. This lets me break away from “boxy” licks and …

The 15 Minute Or Less Guitar Practice Routines

May 6, 2025May 23, 2025 by admin

A common challenge for many guitar players is finding time to practice each day. Sometimes life gets busy, but I’ve learned that even a short practice session—just 15 minutes or less—can lead to real improvement with the right plan. Whether you’re a beginner or someone returning to guitar, creating a quick, focused routine can keep your progress on track without taking over your schedule. When I only have a few spare minutes, I want every second to count. With a little planning, it becomes much easier to build steady habits, sharpen my skills, and keep the guitar fun. These short …