Kyle Shafer

If your child wants to start learning to play the guitar you have to decide between purchasing them an electric or acoustic guitar. Which type of guitar is a better fit for your child depends on several factors, which I will cover here briefly. Most importantly, you want to pick the type of guitar that […]

Practicing is undoubtedly the most important part of advancing as a musician. However, many of us aren’t living up to our full practice potential. (I mentioned this in my article 4 Reasons Why You Should Be Practicing Backwards; check it out for some other tips on practice!). Practicing can be daunting and boring, especially for

Healthy Brain, Healthy Life We all enjoy listening to music for fun, but did you know that music also has the potential to positively affect your health? There have been many studies done at Johns Hopkins and other top tier universities that show the positive effects music has on your brain’s ability to learn, remember,

After you’ve decided on an instrument to play, the next step is to sit down and learn it. Which systems or methods are best for learning music is always up for debate. There is no shortage of websites, YouTube channels, and DVDs for sale that promise a quick and painless mastery of the instrument you