Here are two more interesting emails and comments I have got lately.
I hope you find the emails and my thoughts useful…
Today we are talking about arthritis/getting older, and the fun… Read More
I was reading an interview in The Guardian the other day with Keith Richards.
He was talking about his recent struggles with arthritis.
Promoting the band’s first studio album in 18 ye… Read More
New Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy member, Sean Richards, checks in with this comment:
“I have got to admit that my ability to practice without pain has multiplied in time many times ove… Read More
One thing I realised many years ago is that treating all students the same is futile.
I’d get a lot of new students coming through my door who wanted a personal approach to lessons… Read More
As we all know, good rhythm and timing are one of the most important aspects of being a good musician.
All the greats have a knack for being able to play the right notes at the right time… Read More
The other day I talked about a little glitch in my emails that went out.
I was talking about how the little things do make a big difference.
…But today I want to flip that on its head… Read More
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including thoughts on Clapton’s stories, little improvements, and much more.
Here we go&helli… Read More
Today I want to talk about blues guitar.
…And give you 11 tips for helping you to either get started playing the blues OR play better blues lead guitar.
…Plus, I’ll expla… Read More
Lately, I’ve been talking about my No Chord Fingerstyle course.
…And how it can teach you how to play beautiful songs WITHOUT the need for any tricky chords or painstaking chor… Read More
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including an upcoming 10-year anniversary, the effects of stepping up, and the importance of commu… Read More
Self-belief is key when learning the guitar.
In today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast, we are talking about the topic of self-belief.
…And specifically, why you MUST i… Read More
New DTAA member, Dennis, asked this question the other day:
“When I place my fingertips on frets 5,6,7 and 8 the space between fingers 2 and 3 is much less than the others due to fi… Read More
Learning how to play guitar is one of the most challenging things many of us ever try.
In fact, I used to think climbing Mount Everest in just your underwear might be a more enjoyable exper… Read More
Here’s how to save time when learning a new song.
I do this BEFORE I start learning it.
What I do is take a moment to study it.
I look for one thing in particular and this one thing… Read More
Learning songs can be a “brutal” experience.
That’s because so many people are taught to go about doing it the wrong way.
I see it all the time on YouTube.
The tutor pla… Read More
Welcome to a new Monday post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including tinkering with a song, baseball, and making the impossible possible.
Here we go…… Read More
It’s easy to misjudge the difficulty of a piece of music.
Walt said this the other day after listening to my latest podcast episode.
“Hey Dan!
What a great rendition of… Read More
Here is another Friday 10-second tip for you to enjoy…
It’s all about improving an important mindset issue that many people struggle with.
I urge you to carefully follow this a… Read More
Welcome to a new post with 3 random thoughts on all things guitar, music, and life, including the soundtrack to Guardians of the Galaxy, some sad news about DTAA member Bill, and some simpl… Read More