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Tommaso Zillio

Too Old To Learn Guitar Or Music Theory?

Tommaso Zillio

How old is too old? The answer may surprise you.

February-March 2021
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Tommaso Zillio

The #1 Guitar Motivation Killer - And What To Do About It

Tommaso Zillio

The perils of an out-of-balance guitar practice.

August-September 2020
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Roland Nipp

In Their Own Words

Roland Nipp

A collection of quotations to inspire and motivate.

April-May 2019
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Tommaso Zillio

Put An End To Your Writer's Block

Tommaso Zillio

A list of six refreshing ways you can take care of yourself and get back to writing.

February-March 2019
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Bobby Kittleberger

The Inherent Value Of Music Education

Bobby Kittleberger

Showing the benefits of music education, and how it positively impacts the lives of students.

February-March 2019
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Tom Hess

How To Quickly Become A Highly Creative Guitarist

Tom Hess

Anyone (including yourself) can learn to develop creativity by using the proven methods and strategies for reaching this goal.

December-January 2017
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Tommaso Zillio

Even Achilles Was Heeled By Practicing Guitar

Tommaso Zillio

Tommaso explores the Harry Potter inspired "wizards only" theory of talent,

June-July 2017
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Jared Smith

Django And Christian: The Culmination Of Jazz Guitar

Jared Smith

Although prolific, these two guitarists were really just culminations of hard work done by many guitarists before them.

April-May 2017
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Tom Hess

Do You Want It Bad Enough?

Tom Hess

The biggest obstacle standing in the way of your guitar playing greatness is not learning complicated techniques.

April-May 2017
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Tom Hess

Maximizing Emotion In Guitar Playing

Tom Hess

Two Reasons Why You Have A Hard Time Expressing Maximum Emotion In Your Guitar Playing

February-March 2015
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Tom Hess

The Five Keys To Greatness

Tom Hess

Tom Hess identifies the five keys required for becoming a truly great guitar player.

February-March 2015
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Tom Hess

Seven Unfortunate Truths About Your Guitar Teacher

Tom Hess

Before you take another lesson, here are the seven things that your guitar teacher has never told you (that you need to know).

October-November 2014
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Tom Hess

The Four Worst Fears Of Guitar Players

Tom Hess

The most frequent fears possessed by most guitarists and what you must do to overcome them and reach your musical goals.

June-July 2014
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Tim Sweeney

Do The Opposite During The Holiday

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney has advice for artists on ways to cope with the annual holiday seasons.

February-March 2014
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Tim Sweeney

Music ArtistβˆšΒ’β€šΓ‡Β¨β€šΓ‘Β’s Fear Of Competition And Success

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney reminds us the successful artists are out there meeting everyone and working together, the others never leave home.

April-May 2013
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Tim Sweeney

Your Newsletter Is Killing You

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney reminds you to create a newsletter your fans want to read.

February-March 2013
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Tim Sweeney

Music Artists And The Victim Mentality

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney discusses the difference was between a victor and victim.

December-January 2012
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Neal Wakefield

Why Don't You Achieve Success You Want?

Neal Wakefield

Here you'll get essential tips to help you achieve the success you are striving for.

August-September 2012
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Tim Sweeney

Time To Wake Up, Music Artists

Tim Sweeney

Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney implores you to keep from throwing away your passion.

August-September 2012
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Mike O'Malley

Are You Stuck In A Rut?

Mike O'Malley

Don't let yourself get worse but not trying to get better.

April-May 2010
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Joel Wanasek

Start Achieving Your Guitar Goals Today

Joel Wanasek

Strategies on how you can start achieving more of the things you desire - today.

October-November 2009
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Ben Kuzay

Self-Expression Or Cosmic Reflection?

Ben Kuzay

It's important not to lose your soul in the pursuit of musical expression.

June-July 2009
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Pete Marinovich

Starting Out

Pete Marinovich

There is an attitude, or spirit, that is common to most guitarists who have become successful.

June-July 2009
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Tom Hess

Top Secrets Of Common Sense, Part 2

Tom Hess

Do you know the difference between an amateur and a professional? Learn the difference between 'just playing well' and mastery.

October-November 2006
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Tom Hess

Fire And Inspiration

Tom Hess

Here's how to spark the inspirational flame, and reignite your inner fire.

April-May 2006
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Tim Sweeney

Motivation

Tim Sweeney

Motivation. Where did it go? Indie marketing guru Tim Sweeney can help you reconnect with your passion.

April-May 2006
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Tom Hess

Top Secrets Of Common Sense, Part 1

Tom Hess

Getting it done? Or wishing you had? Maybe it's not too late to make your future.

February-March 2006
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Tom Hess

Plans Are Not Goals

Tom Hess

How will you achieve what you really want (goals) without knowing why you want them, and how you will get there (plans)? Let's discuss.

December-January 2005
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Tom Hess

Can You Really Become a Great Guitar Player?

Tom Hess

What separates those who do from those who don't? Here's how you can succeed where others have failed.

June-July 2005
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Paul Adams

The Power Of Creative Limitation

Paul Adams

How limitation can actually be the vehicle that propells one toward their own statement of purpose.

February-March 2005
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Drew Vics

You've Gotta Start Somewhere, Grasshopper

Drew Vics

Drew Vics stresses the importance of a good foundation.

February-March 2005
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Peter Neri

The 5 Stages Of Guitaritis

Peter Neri

You've had it, you know you have.

December-January 2004
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Drew Vics

Just Play It

Drew Vics

Drew Vics paraphrases the famous Nike slogan and applies it to the six string.

August-September 2004
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Tom Hess

For Love Or Money

Tom Hess

Neo-classical guitarist Tom Hess discusses the motivations of a true artist.

June-July 2004
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Tom Hess

Why Aren't You A Better Guitarist?

Tom Hess

Tom Hess is back with the twenty concepts you need... and the five things to forget.

December-January 2003
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Jamie Andreas

Climb Every Mountain

Jamie Andreas

Virtuoso classical guitarist and instructor Jamie Andreas on how to make progress, real progress, in your abilities.

October-November 2003
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