In my latest video, I give you 7 ways to improve your guitar playing for songwriting. It’s difficult to write songs and perform when your guitar skills are weak or nonexistent. This is especially true for newcomers to the songwriting world who have little to no experience playing an instrument. By following my seven recommendations, you can get your guitar skills in order so that nothing holds you back from writing great-sounding, meaningful music.
1. Embrace the idea of being a guitar player.
2. Focus on being a rhythm guitarist primarily.
3. Learn songs.
4. Learn practical music theory.
5. Learn the basics of strumming and fingerpicking.
6. Split your time between being a songwriter and a cover artist.
7. Find other people who can help you get better.
? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com – answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
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? What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com – answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
Great job as always Desi!
8. Write many songs…
Hello Desi, great video, thanks for sharing… I've been listening to your podcasts and really love them, very wise advises and clean explanations.
Nice to see all these great tips in one place! Thanks Desi.
Well delivered and vital information about the guitar journey. Thanks Desi.
Sound advice, thanks
Another thoughtful presentation! Good advice well presented.
Great video Desi!
Good lesson! As a former guitar teacher and a singer/ song writer in a band, I think you’ve put it very succinctly.