Joe Grushecky

Starting The Journey

By taking a step to start this guitar course, you are boarding a delightful journey of understanding. I have simplified this course to make it easy for everyone. However, everyone is likely to encounter some difficulties along the way.
While I was learning my guitar course, I was no exception. I ran into some difficulties, but I was determined. Try to practice perseverance when everything seems hard. If you feel like giving up, take a step back. Try to understand what you are missing…

Beginner Guitar Course

Here is the easiest and most fun way to learn how to play the guitar through the internet
This comprehensive course has been in the market for years. I closely monitor feedback and make improvements to ensure your guitar journey is fun and easy. Through this course, I have managed to help people begin their guitar lessons, and I would be honored to help you too.
Together with my massive website renovation, I am improving several modules of the course. Therefore, expect some …

Lesson 1: How To Tune A Guitar For Beginners

Lesson 2: Chords You Must Know

How Vaping Can Positively Influence the Lives of Guitarists

In the constantly evolving world of music, artists are always on the lookout for ways to enhance their creativity, performance, and overall well-being. Guitarists, in particular, face unique challenges ranging from maintaining peak mental focus to safeguarding their instruments and vocal health. Recently, many have turned to vaping as a solution, incorporating various vaping gear into their routines and some even citing several benefits that positively impact their music careers. In this article, we’re going to take a straightforward look at how vaping and the associated gear have become instrumental for guitarists in various facets of their professional and personal ...

How to Manage Performance Anxiety as a Guitarist

Even the best performers sometimes struggle with performance anxiety. Being a good guitarist doesn’t come with the skills and confidence to perform in front of a large crowd. You may be a pro at the guitar, but performance anxiety may make you appear like a newbie. If you struggle with performance anxiety, here are some tips to help you manage this problem: Use CBD products According to CBDNorth, CBD products have been known to help with anxiety. CBD has a way of calming the nerves as it works with the body's endocannabinoid system. Using medical CBD-related products like CBD edibles, ...

Guys Are Hotter With Guitar – Why?

If you have started learning guitar or if you are already a guitarist, getting a girlfriend may not be one of your worries. This is because guys with a guitar are considered hot and attractive to women. Yes, that is right, and it’s scientifically proven! There is undeniably a link between music and your hormones. Simply plugging and playing the guitar can be work as the best testosterone booster in your body, but how can this help you attract women? Musical talent is associated with intelligence and genetic edge To be a musician and to be able to skillfully play ...

CBD and Its Effect on Your Music

Cannabidiol (CBD), a content found in the cannabis plant (marijuana), is known for its relaxation, healing, and therapeutic properties. These days, you no longer have to acquire marijuana itself just to experience CBD. You can buy Delta 8 hemp gummies or other products and food innovations that are CBD-infused. They are easily accessible and the best part of acquiring CBD products is that it saves you from the hassle of securing a doctor’s prescription. Marijuana may still be illegal in different parts of the world despite its proven healing properties, but more and more countries have been open to allowing ...

Positive Effects of CBD in Your Music Listening Experience

CBD is a compound that is from the hemp plant. It has various benefits like treating anxiety. CBD, such as delta 8 gummies, improves your listening habits by reducing anxiety and stress. Those in the music industry depend on it to improve their music listening experience. In this blog post, we explore the positive effects of Cannabidiol on your music listening experience. If you want to excel in your next music session, keep reading. Effects of CBD on your Music Listening Experience Increases creativity Although music is a form of therapy, introducing Cannabidiol products makes it flow smoothly. The product ...

Ideas and Suggestions for New Guitar Players

For most people, picking up a guitar can be an intimidating task. Market leaders often think they need years of practice before they can do anything with the instrument. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. There are many different things you can learn how to do in just minutes when playing the guitar. In fact, you can even learn how to play the guitar while vaping. With that said, here are the top five suggestions you can check out if you’re only starting to learn to play the guitar. Avoid Finger Pain As a new guitar player, it’s ...

Easy Acoustic Guitar Rock Classics You Can Learn Right Now

Even though some of the rock classics in this article weren’t recorded on the best acoustic guitar range originally, they’re all ideal for an acoustic jam session. In some scenarios, there might be some simple chord progressions. Nonetheless, they’ll still end up sounding great. Anyway, grab your guitar and see if you can play some of these tunes below.

Steve Miller Band- “The Joker”

If you’re a grinner and picker then you’ll love this one. This laid-back track is not only fun but super relatable as well. The Steve Miller Band released this track in 1973 and was ...

What To Look For When Buying A Guitar

Here are 5 aspects I recommend for anyone looking to buy a guitar: 1. Do the shopping yourself While buying online is cheap and convenient, I strongly suggest you feel the guitar and settle for an instrument that speaks to you. When shopping for either cookware or guitars, I recommend you take someone who also knows how guitar works. 2. Settle for a guitar that you like Let your instincts guide you during your guitar shopping spree. The connection between you and your guitar determines how well you play. Therefore, go for a guitar you like, and one you feel ...

Top 5 Tips For New Guitar Players

1. Invest in the correct type of guitar Learning using the wrong guitar might complicate things right from the beginning. First, determine the type of guitar you would like to play, electric or acoustic? The kind of guitar you choose depends on the music you prefer to play, whether it be at home or at the concert. 2. Avoid finger pain When starting, you will likely get sore fingerprints. When your fingers hurt, it might be that you are pressing the strings too hard. Alternatively, it could be you are doing so much so soon. Therefore, take it easy during ...

Lesson 1: How To Tune A Guitar For Beginners

You will be learning how to read chord boxes in the initial stage since it forms the basis of guitar playing. As for tabs, you may not need to learn them yet. However, I will give you a brief lesson on them here for you to correctly understand the basics. I strongly discourage beginners from reading music notations since it results in slow progress. Reading Chord Boxes The first thing you need to learn as a beginner is how to read chord boxes. They guide you on where to place your fingers to play the chords. There are six vertical ...

Lesson 2: Chords You Must Know

As a beginner, there are three easy chords you must know about: Chords A, D, and E. The chords are very basic strumming. We will add other chords to broaden your knowledge. Besides, there are easy songs you can play using these three chords. While sitting and trying to play may result in sore fingers, I assure you it will be lots of fun! The D-Chord It is an easy chord to learn and understand. The D chord is bright, expansive and high-pitched. It is among the commonly played chords and sounds well when played with other familiar chords such ...

Starting The Journey

While I was learning my guitar course, I was no exception. I ran into some difficulties, but I was determined. Try to practice perseverance when everything seems hard. If you feel like giving up, take a step back. Try to understand what you are missing.

Majority of beginners are scared of the theory that ends up creating a mental block way before they start. The course will be fun, practical, and educational. Therefore, opening your mind up will help see you through the journey. An open mind will make the lessons enjoyable and you will grasp things fast.

Since the start of this course, I’m happy to have welcomed both beginners and advanced players sign up for the lessons. To ensure everyone at different stages get help, I have based the new edition on practical principles rather than mere theory.

However, it is crucial for you to question yourself and read theory all the way through. Theories promote understanding. While music theory may get mathematical at some point, don’t let that push you away.

Don’t allow theory and making music confuse you. Learn to understand the theory before playing and make sure to enjoy all the way.