How to maintain your guitar

If you want to get the most out of your guitar, regular care and maintenance is a must. Sound quality, longevity, and playing experience are all dependant on how well you look after your instrument.

While the guitar may seem like a pretty low-maintenance instrument, a few quick and easy habits will ensure it looks, […]

Five habits that will make you a better guitarist

Looking to improve your playing technique? Developing good guitar-playing habits will help you become a better guitarist without even thinking.

So, without further ado, here are five to start working on today.
1. Step outside of your comfort zone
If you play classical guitar, give a contemporary rock song a try. If you are a passionate electric […]

The Many Roles of the Guitar in Music

Did you know that 10% of the worlds population have, at one time or another, picked up and played a guitar? That’s about 712 million guitarists.

The roles of the guitar in both classical and popular music are incredibly versatile, making it one of the most exciting and rewarding instruments to learn. As well as […]

3 Ways to Learn Guitar Songs at Home

Once you begin to feel more confident playing the guitar, you may want to expand your repertoire. The skills you have developed at music lessons will assist you in learning some of your favourite songs.

Here are three ways you can learn guitar songs at home.
1. Sheet Music
Learning to read sheet music is an invaluable skill, […]

5 Benefits of Learning to Read Sheet Music

Many guitar teachers believe it’s old fashioned to teach students to read sheet music, but that isn’t the case. While it’s true many musicians are successful despite never learning to sight read – Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Rich, and Tony Williams to name a few – it’s an invaluable skill that we believe all musicians […]

Our Student Brendan Barr Playing Clapton Classic

We’re really proud of all our students and their achievements. Brendan’s worked hard and is playing really well. In this video he plays Director Steve Flack’s arrangement of Eric Clapton’s Tears In Heaven, the tune he will play for his HSC Music Performance Exam. Take a look at his performance – and let’s wish […]

The Wonderful World of Guitars

It’s said that 10% of the world’s population plays guitar at some level, which would make it one the most popular things to do on earth.   So, if you play guitar you’ll be in plenty of company. That’s massive!

It’s a wonderfully rewarding and fun thing to do.  But what sort of guitar should you […]