Sam Russell

A Guide to Writing Instrumental Neoclassical Guitar Songs

Different people learn to play guitar for different reasons.  Some people want to learn their favourite songs, some people want to play in bands and play guitar solos… and some people want to be able to compose, record and perform their own songs.  This article is going to look at the different topics that you …

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9 Mistakes Guitarists Make When Learning the Minor Pentatonic Scale

When it comes to learning the minor pentatonic scale on guitar, a lot of guitar players seem to make similar mistakes. If you have ever found yourself feeling bored or frustrated when learning the scale, you are probably making one (or more!) of these mistakes. If you have every found yourself wondering “What’s the point …

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13 Tips to Prepare for Your First Time in a Recording Studio

Doing your first studio recording is an incredibly fun experience.  At least… if you are prepared for it, it will be fun. If you are not prepared, it will be stressful and embarrassing.  After doing 2 professional albums and a handful of EPs with various bands over the years, I’ve (unfortunately) experienced both sides of …

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The Guitarists Guide to Using a Metronome for Effective Practising

Every guitar player knows that they should be using a metronome to practice… and chances are, they (by which I mean you!) are not using them enough. Metronome’s are a vital tool to improving your playing, especially if you are wanting to play more technically advanced pieces of music.  However, quite often, even if guitar …

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