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Another article in the series of 'Listening to other music for inspiration and motivation.'  This time another article from Matt, who is passionate about the 5 string banjo.  So, with no further ado, over to you Matt!Thanks Dave. “Oh No” they cried, “He's done another...

If you're learning bass guitar here's how to improve your bass playing by listening to influences that inspire others playing the same instrument. Yes, it's time again for another in the series of how to improve your guitar playing by listening to music you might...

Learning guitar by listening for influences and to generate new ideas in composition and playing. Welcome to the fifth in a series of articles: listening to other music for inspiration and motivation! This week I have to thank Susie Jones of whom it has...

Welcome to the fourth in a series of articles: listening to other music for inspiration and motivation! A very very neglected part of the learning process. Today a person I have performed on stage with many times, so over to you Matt. Obviously nothing can...

Welcome to the third in a series of articles designed to offer the guitar player some fresh perspectives on what others find in their music collections to inspire and motivate, with some valuable input from Samuel Moore. Some more about listening to other...

Listening to other music for inspiration and motivation is a very neglected part of the learning process, being introduced to new music - or rather things you may never have heard before. Fusions of genres, styles and expressions in music can be very...

With guitar, or any instrument, it depends where you are in the learning process, what motivates you and what inspires you. These things are important over the years as these things change. That song that inspired you to want to learn guitar may be brand...

It is a fact that people enjoy music without ever taking music exams, having music qualifications or even learning how to play a musical instrument. Music is all around us, so it’s hard to ignore. But, for all those who want to learn a guitar, or any...

Every so often I find it very rewarding to sit down with other musicians, teachers and friends; we chew the fat so to speak. The subject that particular day was a recent award I was notified about. I receive a lot of feedback from students...

Buying your first guitar is a tough one! Buying for a child is relatively easy: Ages 7- 10 then a 3⁄4 size nylon string for around the £50 mark is bang on – job done, mission accomplished! With children it is about getting them started with an instrument that is easy...