The Guitar Players Club

In the days not so long ago, even when I first started to learn to play the guitar in the 1970's, there was no where near the available resources available to aid the student as there is today.

Obviously the Internet is the single best development to help not only guitar players, but those interested in any profession, hobby or interest on virtually any topic.

Just a while ago an instructor, the printed book, tapes, recorded and live music were about the only options to help a student learn. There is so much more that I won't even be able to mention it all here I'm sure.

Mentioning every single topic or techonolgy isn't my goal however. My point of this post is to let you know to use every possible resource that might help you. As I mention elsewhere on this blog, and my other sites, I

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I've got an interesting idea that probably at least some newer players/students don't think of. Actually it's not something I hear a lot of teachers recommending. RECORDING your playing, even if it's just practicing. Obviously, if you are a very beginner, there may not be a big advantage in recording yourself. However, I have learned from personal experience that recording your playing later in your progress, can be very beneficial.

I can't recall from whom I got the idea, but it has opened up another aspect to my playing. Now I understand that at some point most people start recording, but I'm not talking about just making demos, or recording a 'finished' tune. I'm talking about listening, really listening to your progress.

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Man I feel so bad. I started this site with the best of intentions, and an abundance of enthusiasm. Please don't take that as a throwing-in-the-towel comment though. It's anything but a decision that I'm giving up on The Guitar Players Club. I've played guitar since I was (12), and I'm lucky enough to have my oldest

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Learning to Play the Guitar: Get the Right Instrument

Learning to play the guitar can be a very rewarding thing. It can also be very hard. I was so excited when I got my guitar as a gift. I immediately picked it up and made believe I was a Rock Star

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How I Learned to Play Guitar

Hi, my name is John and I wanted to comment on how I learned to play the guitar. I was given a six string acoustic guitar as a gift some time ago. It set in the closet and collected dust for a while. Then one night, at a party a friend started playing

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