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The Hendrix Effect

August 12, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“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

James Marshall “Jimi” Hendrix in his short but hugely successful career enlarged all the fiery possibilities of the electric guitar. He was an expert at mixing different type of music to produce unique sound out of the electric guitar. Jimi’s innovative method, often experimenting with amplification created astral-quality feedback and a roaring distortion. Considering that Jimi could not read or write music, it was amazing that his rise in the music industry took only four years. His musical passion had influenced and is still shaping some of the greats from David Bowie, Robert Smith and Freddie Mercury to moderns like Matt Bellamy, Dave Grohl, and Josh Homme.

Guitarist, songwriter, and singer Jimi is by far the world’s greatest guitarist ever. Jimi ruled the heart and soul of audiences in the 1960s with his unique and creative electric guitar playing style. Hendrix popularity did not rise overnight in the US, and Jimi started gaining recognition mostly after his 1966 UK trip with The Animals’, this was also the time when Jimi formed ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ with Mitch Mitchell the drummer and Noel Redding, the bassist. It was only after the band’s performance at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967 that ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ became one of the most popular bands in the US.

While young, Jimi was inspired by blues music, and he taught himself to play guitar. After watching an Elvis Presley show, Jimi got himself an electric guitar. While in 1961, Jimi Hendrix enlisted in the US Army, and even in the army, he found time for his guitar. After leaving the military in 1962, Jimi went along with his passion for music and guitar working as a session guitarist under the name Jimmy James. Throughout 1965 and into the first part of 1966 Jimi played guitar around New York City’s Greenwich Village. In July 1966, during his performance in Greenwich Village, he stumbled upon Chas Chandler, the bassist with The Animals. Chas Chandler was so impressed with Jimi’s guitar art that he signed him to form a band in London. He convinced Jimi to form the band ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ with musicians Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell, the group became a hit in London.

‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ released its first single, ‘Hey Joe’ in 1967. ‘Hey Joe’ was so popular that it spent ten weeks on the UK charts. Hey Joe’s popularity led The Experience to come up with a complete album ‘Are You Experienced’, a musical compilation featuring anthems of a generation. With tracks like ‘The Wind Cries Mary’, ‘Purple Haze’, ‘Foxey Lady ‘ ‘Fire’, ‘The Wind Cries Mary’, and ‘Are You Experienced?’, ‘Are You Experienced’ album is considered one of the most popular rock albums.

Back in the US, Jimi was still not as popular as in England. It was only in June 1967, when he performed at the Monterey International Pop Festival where he played ‘Wild Thing’ and set fire to his guitar with a lighter. Since then he became an overnight star in the US.

Hendrix soon became a rock star, he followed his first album ‘Are You Experienced’ with his second album Axis: Bold As Love. Then came the third album Electric Ladyland all released in 1968 and became a hit. ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ band toured throughout the year 1969 until it was disbanded the same year.

In 1969 Jimi Hendrix created his magic again at a musical event at the Woodstock Festival and the highlight of his performance was “The Star Spangled Banner” which is considered to be one of his most memorable performances.

Jimi again started ‘The Jimi Hendrix Experience’ band with Mitch Mitchell and Billy Cox in 1970 but he could not finish the project due to his tragic death on September 18, 1970.

Jimi Hendrix only lived to the age of 27, but in this short span he created a remarkable collection of songs that continue to make Jimi Hendrix as one of the most popular star in the world of rock music.

Inspired by the Hendrix effect? Our master trainer Rex can train you one-on-one in the privacy of your own home. He has over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. He has been a guitarist in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City recording and performing with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, Tammy Wynette, Jackson Brown, The Pointer Sisters, Tower of Power and many others. His formal education was at Berklee College of Music, Boston MA where he majored in music arranging & composition. Rex has studied classical guitar at New England Conservatory, Boston MA. He has studied under musical greats, e.g., Ron Parker, Harry Lahee, George Barrey, Warren Nunes, Don Haas and Judy Davis.

Rex’s guitar teaching system is great for beginners and accomplished guitar players. We are confident that you will find Rex’s unique teaching style and vast experience perfect for taking your learning skills to the next level.

Evolution of Electric Guitar

July 19, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“I’ve always loved the electric guitar: to hold it and work it and hear what it does is unreal.” – David Lynch

It was 1931 when George Beauchamp and Adolph Rikenbekerom created the first electric guitar. Since then it has taken the music industry by storm. Play rock, blues, jazz or pop music using an electric guitar. Most guitarists will remember the first time they plugged in and played an electric guitar it, gives a breath-taking experience. The electric guitar has to be plugged into an electric amplifier for any noticeable sound to be heard as the sound is produced by the amplifier and not the guitar itself. Most of the electric guitars have a solid body, uses steel-strings with no sound holes. The strings used in the electric guitar are markedly thinner than the acoustic guitar, as the sound is produced by the amplifier and not by the guitar itself. These guitars can be heavy, so wearing a shoulder strap is recommended. The size, number, and shape of the pickups may differ for each electric guitar but they all fulfill the same result of being used for heavy metal, blues, rock, and jazz music.

Guitar players constantly looked for ways to increase the sound of guitars in the early days. This quest for guitars producing louder noise intensified during the 1920s when big music band and music recording companies were all interested in inventing loud guitars.

By this time musicians and instrument makers had intensified their research to build a guitar that could produce a loud noise. At the same time, John Dopyera from National String Instrument Corporation amplified acoustic guitar by creating a steel body guitar with a resonator-amplifier built at the top. All the efforts of instrument makers paid off when George Beauchamp and Adolph Rikenbekerom created the first electric guitar in 1931. However, the sound it produced was different from an acoustic guitar and musicians found it difficult to accept.

During this period of time, a few instrument makers experimented with a different type of electric guitar. They used the same pickup as the prior designs but mounted the pickup on a solid block of wood. At around 1940, Les Paul a guitarist and an inventor built a guitar made of a solid block of pine and nicknamed it “The Log”. He mounted strings and pickups on the pine block to minimize vibrations in the body of the guitar.

At the end of the 1940s, Leo Fender, a radio repairman, introduced a mass-produced Spanish style solid body electric guitar. This guitar model was replicated by Gibson which was endorsed by Les Paul himself in 1952.

With inventions and much iteration over the years, the issue like troubled with distortions, overtones, and feedback which were associated with the early electric guitars disappeared. Musicians readily accepted the new version of the electric guitar which sounded like a guitar and at the same time produced very loud music.

The popularity of electric guitar rose during the 1950s and 1960s when it became the most important musical instrument in pop music. The electric guitar was a musical instrument that was capable of producing varieties of sounds and styles. It was instrumental in the advancement of pop music, rock music, electric blues, rock and roll and different other categories of music.

Today in this 21^st century, electric guitar features in almost all types of music which are played around the globe and is loved by men and women, young and old alike.

If you feel that you would love to learn this wonderful instrument, just give “Guitar Confidence” a call. Our instructor Rex has now been doing mobile guitar lessons for many years and brings the joy of guitar to anyone who wants to learn. We travel to over 30 cities in the East Bay and South Bay areas; including Danville, San Ramon, Dublin & Pleasanton.

Are you aware of the types of Guitar?

July 10, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“Sometimes the nicest thing to do with a guitar is just look at it.” Thom Yorke

Did you know there are different types of guitar available today, each one having their own unique sound! Acoustic guitar and Electric guitar are the two most common guitars, but there are more including 12 string guitar, 7 and 8 string guitar, bass guitar, etc. Let’s take a look at some of the most common and main types of guitars.

Acoustic Guitar

Acoustic guitars produce the sound themselves, you don’t need an amplifier or any other device to play this type of guitar. Acoustic guitars are also called Dreadnaught guitar, folk guitar, flat-top guitar or steel string guitar (because of the kind of strings being used). The sound that this type of guitar produces is bright, brassy, deep and forceful which gives sheer pleasure to everyone’s ear. The guitar’s body is made of wood and the sound is produced from the vibration of the strings while the hollow wooden body acts like an echo chamber. These guitars are available in two variants, one is the steel-string and the other is classical. The steel-strings guitars produce a metallic sound that is a constituent of several trendy music styles while the classical guitars have a wide neck and utilize nylon strings. But know that steel-string guitar will be louder than the classical guitar. Whether steel-string or classical, playing acoustic guitars will strengthen your fingers as you press down on the strings to make chord shapes. So, it is one of the best guitars to start your guitar learning process. Music style acoustic guitar supports are folk, country, ragtime, blues, and pop.

Electric Guitar

It was 1931, when George Beauchamp and Adolph Rikenbekerom created the first electric guitar. Since then it has taken the music instrument industry like a storm. Play rock, blues, jazz or pop music using an electric guitar. Most guitarists will remember the first time they plugged in and played an electric guitar it, gives a breath-taking experience. This guitar has to be plugged into an electric amplifier for any noticeable sound to be heard as the sound is produced by the amplifier and not the guitar itself. Most of the electric guitars have a solid body; no sound holes, and uses steel-strings. The strings used in an electric guitar are markedly thinner than the acoustic guitar, as the sound is produced by the amplifier. These guitars can be heavy, so wearing a shoulder strap is recommended. The size, number, and shape of the pickups may differ for each electric guitar but they all fulfill the same result of being used for heavy metal, blues, rock, and jazz music.

7 and 8 String Guitars

Seven and eight-string guitars have one and two strings more than the usual six. The seven-string guitar is used to extend the bass range; it can also be used to extend the treble range of the six-string guitar. Some types of seven-string guitars are specific to cultures such as guitarists from Russia and Brazil. Eight-string guitars are less common than six and seven string guitars, but they are used by a few classical, jazz, and metal guitarists. However, eight strings guitars are typical for lap steel and pedal steel guitars. The eight-string guitar allows a wider range, or non-standard tunings, or both.

12 String Guitar

12 string guitar is a variation of the usual six-string guitar type. It has the normal six strings and another set of thinner strings. They are arranged in 6 courses in a set of 2 strings which are placed very close to one another. So, the strings form a pair and are played similar to a six-string guitar. The main effect of the 12 string is that it is louder than the six string guitar.

Bass Guitars

Bass guitars have wide scale-length and thick strings which produces a variety of notes that match the lowest four strings of the guitar. Both acoustic bass and electric bass guitars are available in the market. The difference when it comes to bass guitar is that majority has four strings as compared to acoustic and electric guitars which have six strings.

So, if you are looking to buy a guitar from San Ramon, then there are various shops around. Or you can contact us and Rex can help you learn guitar at your home and recommend the right guitar for you.

5 Reasons Why You Should Play Guitar

June 8, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“I believe every guitar player inherently has something unique about their playing. They just have to identify what makes them different and develop it.” – Carlos Santana

Looking for ways to a healthier body and mind? Why don’t you try guitar! Playing guitar has a therapeutic effect right from strengthening mental health to boosting confidence. Below are some of the major benefits of playing guitar:

Social and Personal benefit

Guitar connects people together as a group and joins them through music. There is hardly any musical instrument which can match guitar when it comes to creating an atmosphere of connecting people. With a right guitar guide and passion, a guitar player can go to new level. While practicing, guitar players are not just evolving their musicianship but they also become good at multitasking. Playing guitar can groom a person and develop his/her personality as well.

Play guitar to keep the stress away

A research conducted by Mind-Body Wellness Center and Loma Linda University School of Medicine and Applied Biosystems stated that playing guitar can reduce stress on a genomic level. Playing guitar actually acts in a therapeutic way and is the best way to release tension from the body. Also, plating guitar requires full attention, so anyone who plays guitar for half-an-hour will actually be in a state of meditation being completely cut-off from the outer world.

Develops creativity and sharpens the mind

Per a research by Cambridge University, music players tend to be creative and they remain creative even when they are not playing their musical instruments. Also, a Zurich University’s study found that playing guitar stimulated areas of the brain which aid in memory. Better drive and discipline helps guitar players focus on new skill and improve their concentration.

Confidence booster

When a guitar learner perfects songs by mastering chords which is the greatest challenge for any guitar player, it gives him/her a feeling of accomplishment. The sense of achievement gained from learning guitar acts a great confidence booster. Playing guitar provides a sense of fulfillment which can act as a motivator, motivating them to achieve other goals in life.

Never feel bored

With guitar, a person can never feel bored. By simply playing guitar to a favorite song or creating new notes one can enter into a feel-good zone. Playing guitar creates a sense of euphoria for guitarists.

My name is Rex, I am the founder of Guitar Confidence. Guitar Confidence provides private in-home guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin lessons throughout the East Bay including: Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Crocket, Danville, Dublin, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Vallejo, & Walnut Creek, CA.

I have over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. I have been a guitarist in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City recording and performing with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, Tammy Wynette, Jackson Brown, The Pointer Sisters, Tower of Power and many others.

Want to play some Bollywood dance songs this season?

May 5, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“The music that I have learned and want to give is like worshiping God. It’s absolutely like a prayer” – Ravi Shankar

The Hindi language film industry, based in Mumbai, India, is frequently known as Bollywood. Bollywood is the largest film producer in India and one of the largest centers of film production in the world. Indian films have been screened in markets around the world since the early 20th century.

A surprisingly successful brand ambassador for India is Bollywood which has brought cultural ties and build bridges around the world including the US than any foreign diplomacy ever could. The emotional appeal of the songs and dances of Bollywood movies along with their starts are being idolized by fans globally. One of the most important characters of Bollywood movies is their songs and dance. Bollywood songs have become the flavor at every party. You will find DJ is busy churning out mixes of Bollywood songs. People around the world are obsessed by the groovy beats of Bollywood. Every destination that has party music playing is swinging to the tunes of Bollywood songs.

Off late even I have started to get requests from my students to teach then Bollywood music. So, I have decided to show Bollywood music not just to my existing students but to anyone who would love to learn Bollywood music and songs. In recent time, Hindi music industry has taken the world by storm. The appealing beats of Bollywood songs have floored party revelers worldwide. Listening to Bollywood dance songs can be addictive, and after all, it is another form of music. And musicians around the world love music be it in any form or from any country. And I being a musician can’t stay away from Bollywood music either and hence I have started with teaching Bollywood music. So, get your guitar, and I will guide you with Bollywood songs.

I am Rex, founder of GuitarConfidence.com, at Guitar Confidence I look at all the things that give students the confidence to master something in the real world. From basic stuff like: How do I hold it? How do I operate the knobs on the head? What part of my finger should be hitting the string on the upstroke? to advanced things like playing difficult songs with ease are all taught by me. At Guitar Confidence, I will give you all the necessary instruction, demonstration, and exercises for the very basics of operating a guitar so that you can master them in literally no time, and quickly move on to thinking about taking your guitar learning skills to the next level.

Are you Aware of These Guitar Playing Tips?

April 15, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

“If you want to be a rock star or just be famous, then run down the street naked, you’ll make the news or something. But 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

Good guitar method is the only way and most capable way to play guitar, putting hands and fingers in the right place at the right time can make the guitar play the sweetest tunes. Watching closely some of the best guitarists in the world both classical and heavy rock playing guitarists, one thing can be observed that all these guitarists have one specific thing in common and that is a simple yet strong technique, meaning that they are properly applying all those basic requirements for playing great guitar. Below are some the guitar tips on how to develop a good guitar playing method.

Using metronome to practice: Using metronome while practicing for better timing and rhythm is one of the best way to practice guitar. Although it will feel a bit obstructive at first, a metronome will make a learner a more consistent guitar player. Practice every day strumming your guitar with a metronome, and you will notice significant improvements in your timing in a short duration of time.

Standing Up and Sitting Down practice: Playing your guitar hanged across your shoulder is a very different posture to sitting down. On a chair, you tend to guess to see what your hands are doing (avoid this habit). And when you practice standing, everything changes to a different position. Make sure you have a good guitar strap and adjust it to a comfortable length, and regularly practice playing the guitar sitting down and standing up.

Going Slow and steady; nice and easy: Do not think about playing your guitar fast or trying to know how fast you can play. Good technique is about precise finger placement and hitting the right notes every time, particularly when it comes to scales and playing complicated bar chords. Concentrate on playing the guitar right and speed would come automatically.

Get one-on-one Lessons from an expert: Lessons are not just for beginners. Every guitar player has a soft spot which should be taken care of before it becomes a major problem and a good instructor may help you with it. It is never too late to learn from a professional guitar instructor. And if you are not sure of one, then contact GuitarConfidence.com.

Rex who founded Guitar Confidence has 40+ years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. He has been a guitarist in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City recording and performing with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, Tammy Wynette, Jackson Brown, The Pointer Sisters, Tower of Power and many others.

The guitar teaching system used by Rex is great for both beginners and accomplished guitar players. And, if you are located in the Greater East Bay Area, you have the option of having your lesson in the convenience of your own home. Guitar Confidence provide private in – home guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin lessons throughout the East Bay including: Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Crocket, Danville, Dublin, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Vallejo, & Walnut Creek, CA.

People Love Guitar Confidence on Yelp

March 10, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

So, its official, people on Yelp love Guitar Confidence! Our hard work and love of our students have earned us an award and we thank you all for making Guitar Confidence a success. We are proud to say, “people love us on Yelp”. Earning the love of customers is not easy, and it needs dedication, hard work and continuous effort to earn that love.

Guitar Confidence provides private in-home guitar, bass guitar, ukulele, banjo and mandolin lessons throughout the East Bay including: Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Crocket, Danville, Dublin, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Vallejo, & Walnut Creek, CA.

I am Rex founder and lead instructor at Guitar Confidence. I have over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. He has been a guitarist in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City recording and performing with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, Tammy Wynette, Jackson Brown, The Pointer Sisters, Tower of Power and many others.

My main motive behind starting Guitar Confidence is one and one thing only and that is to provide the gift of the guitar to as many people as possible by teaching them how to play guitar. Nowadays people with their busy life schedule do not find time to learn guitar and give up even before starting it. There was a time when the ability to play a musical instrument was considered an essential part of an individual’s basic education. But by 2000s, electronic diversions like music-playback machines and video games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band series made the effort of mastering an actual musical instrument somewhat less appealing. However, as of today, there are more than 80 million musicians residing in the United States.

I have designed two different guitar teaching systems for beginners and accomplished guitar players. Whether you just want to play for pleasure or want to learn guitar I will help you with your dream and provide you with one to one tuition. Guitar Confidence’s mobile guitar instructors come to you to give you personal one-on-one lessons in the privacy of your own home.

I believe that music is a great force which can bring people together and create international peace, love, and brotherhood. So add music to your life by learning to play a musical instrument and stay happy.

Get the Most from your Guitar Practice and Your Guitar Lessons

March 1, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

If you think that you are like most other guitar players who sometimes feel frustrated with their guitar playing. Well, let me tell you that mastering how to play a guitar takes a lot of time, energy and effort. It may look like a huge mountain to climb to reach the highly advanced levels of guitar playing. And the best thing is that people who attempt to climb that mountain will achieve it. All you need it to be truly determined to reach these goals, then you certainly reach the top of the mountain.

One of the major reasons why so few people become great guitarists is not because they lack talent, but rather due to not knowing all the things they need to do or practice to reach their goal. Guitar learners usually have more than enough things to practice but struggle most with creating an overall plan to get them the result they are looking for.

Moving your guitar playing ability from wherever it is right now to where you have always dreamed of can be achieved. For this you must join a guitar learning institution and have a well-structured guitar practice regimen is a key first step to do this.

I guess you have heard this before, so why am I speaking about it? This is because many guitar learners have misconceptions that having an efficient and effective practice schedule can achieve them what they are looking for. But the fact is along with a practice schedule you will also require a good instructor, who understand your guitar playing skills and guide you accordingly. Combination of these two can work wonders!

I am Rex founder and lead guitar instructor at Guitar Confidence. I am a guitarist and a guitar trainer with over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. I have been a guitarist in San Francisco Bay Area and New York City recording and performing with artists such as Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, Sammy Davis Jr., Paul Simon, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, The Drifters, Tammy Wynette, Jackson Brown, The Pointer Sisters, Tower of Power and many others.

My main motive behind starting Guitar Confidence is one and one thing only and that is to provide the gift of guitar to as many people as possible by teaching them how to play guitar. Now-a-days people with their busy life schedule do not find time to learn guitar and give up even before starting it. The best part of Guitar Confidence is that it will provide you in-home guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin lessons throughout the East Bay including San Ramon. Guitar Confidence covers over 30 cities in the East Bay area; including San Ramon, Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Crocket, Danville, Dublin, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, Vallejo, & Walnut Creek, CA.

I have designed two different guitar teaching systems for beginners and accomplished guitar players. Whether you just want to play for pleasure, or want to learn guitar I will help you with your dream and provide you with one to one tuition. Guitar Confidence’s mobile guitar instructors come to you to give you personal one-on-one lessons in the privacy of your own home.

Practice consistently, musically and mindfully and take good care of your guitar!

Things a Guitarist or a Beginner Should Know

February 23, 2018 by Mark Leave a Comment

People around the world believe that owning talent alone is enough to guarantee a musician success in the music business. Nothing could be further from the truth. In a faultless world, the best musicians the best guitarists would be thoroughly rewarded for their capabilities. However, the business of music is far from perfect and to achieve success you have to practice day in and day out to stay competitive.

Talent is the most important thing for any artist, but whether you are a fingerpicker or a two handed tapper, in order to continue your musical journey, you have to distinguish yourself from rest of the world. You do not have to be a Jimi Hendrix at the beginning of your guitar playing stage, just learn the basics and be good at what you are learning. To be a good guitarist you don’t have to compete with each and every guitarist in this planet, you just have one competitor to compete with and that one competitor is yourself. Compete with yourself, try to be better than yesterday and I bet you will be better than the best.

Some of the basic things which you should know when you run your fingers across those strings of a guitar, things that probably no one would have told you when you start learning guitar or as a matter of fact if you are a guitarist so that you can be good at it.

Feel good about your guitar as your guitar is your asset, respect your guitar, and treat it like your friend. Let’s face it if you don’t feel good or don’t have the passion for doing something you will always fail. So, feel good about your step forward towards music, love it, feel it and be passionate about playing guitar. This would help you to lock in with the rhythm section and produce a track that grooves. Pay attention to the legendary guitarists to absorb how grooves should be played, everyone from rock Zeppelin’s Whole Lotta Love to blues shuffle Pride and Joy by Vaughan to Sex Machine by Brown. Practice, practice and practice to make yourself perfect, remember you are your toughest competitor.

Pay attention when you listen to guitar as this is one of the most important areas which you should develop if you want to be successful. Great legendary guitarist had already done half of the things for you so all you have to do is listen to their guitar. Also, if you are already a stage performer or if you are in the studio, do not just be in your own world, try to listen and engage with the other musicians you are working with. React to what they are playing.

Practice, practice and practice, well everyone says it but this is the best way to learn guitar. Hard work always pays off. Only practice can make you better, can make you perfect. And there is no right or wrong time or place to practice, if you feel like practicing at mid-night then practice at that time don’t stop your inner you, but make sure you don’t wake your neighbours.

These are my all from my own personal experience; I learnt to play guitar on an acoustic guitar. I have over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. If you want to add guitar to your life by learning to play, then just visit my website guitarconfidence.com and give me a call. I have been doing mobile guitar lessons for many years. I will come to your home and give you private guitar lessons at your home. Guitar Confidence covers over 30 cities in the East Bay and South Bay areas; including Danville, San Ramon, Dublin & Pleasanton.

Do you know why guitar is the best musical instrument to play?

February 10, 2018 by Ravi Singh Leave a Comment

“Nothing sexier than a person who can sing and play guitar”

Guitar is one of the most popular and widely used instruments. Below is a list of reasons why guitar is the best instrument to play.

Guitar is very expressive

Whatever hidden talent or personality you have, the guitar will bring it out, with your soul oozing through your fingertips in the form of bends, slides, and slurs. It will express yourself or rather you will be able to express yourself to others when you play guitar

Guitar is a stress reliever

Music can free yourself from stress, whether it’s your boss or neighbours that give you anguish, grabbing your guitar or any other musical instrument can help relieve stress. Playing guitar improves your focus, all your energy and focus gets concentrated on one and one thing only the instrument and the music it produces, relieving you from your everyday pressure. So, if you are looking to escape from your day to day pressures then you should learn guitar today.

Guitar is versatile

Guitar is a very versatile instrument, which suits each and every occasion. One you want to be Nick Drake, while on another day you would want to be Kerry King. You can be whoever you want and play whatever you want. The same guitar will fit all occasion.

Guitar looks awesome

Well definitely when you strap on a guitar you will feel yourself imbued with outlaw cool. When you hit a power chord it sends a tidal wave of pheromones splashing through the venue. It will make you look cool and make you the centre of attraction.

Guitar is portable

Unlike many musical instruments which are difficult to carry, guitar can be carried to anywhere with ease. You can easily pack it and carry it everywhere unlike a drummer or a pianist.

So, if you want to learn this musical instrument then give guitarconfidence.com a call. Guitar Confidence’s founder Rex will give you personal one-on-one lessons. He has been doing mobile guitar lessons for many years. Rex has over 40 years of experience as a musician, music instructor, arranger and performing artist. Guitar Confidence provides private in-home or studio guitar & banjo lessons throughout the East Bay including: Benicia, Berkeley, Clayton, Concord, Crocket, Danville, Dublin, Fairfield, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Vallejo, & Walnut Creek, CA.

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