Resources
Inspiration
How to Listen by Evelyn Glennie
“Music really is our daily medicine.” I would recommend this video to anyone who wants to learn how to listen better to music, their own music or just to become a better listener for all those who are important to you. Music is an expression of the human experience. The human experience is much more than just using our ears. The text transcript of this talk is available here. ~Jim
Derek Sivers Speech to Berklee College of Music
I would recommend this video to any student who is in a band or desires a career in music. The text transcript of this talk is available here. ~Jim
Derek Sivers: There's No Speed Limit
Here's an article from Derek Sivers that shows how a motivated student's life can be changed through just a few lessons. There's No Speed Limit (The lessons that changed my life.)
Articles
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As an experienced guitar teacher, Jim Thomas observed that some new players grow frustrated and quit because they think they don't have what it takes to play the guitar, when in reality they just have a bad instrument that is difficult to learn on.
Jim co-founded FirstGuitar.com in order to address this issue. FirstGuitar.com provides instruments that are guaranteed to be good instruments for learning. We individually inspect and perform a customized adjustment to each new guitar so you can be 100% sure that it is easy to play and learn on.
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Choosing Your Guitar
- How to Choose a Guitar
What You Must Know Before Buying Your First Guitar - What Size Guitar Is Right for Me or My Child?
- Should I Buy an Electric or Acoustic Guitar?
- Should I Choose a Nylon or Steel String Acoustic Guitar?
- Why You Should Consult a Teacher Before Buying a Guitar
- Criteria for Choosing Your First Guitar
- The Systemic Problem: Why is it difficult to find the right guitar?
Learning to Play Your Guitar
- How Do I Choose the Right Music Teacher?
- Three Essentials for Learning the Guitar
- Why Should I Support Music Study?
- Helping Your Child Practice
- Helpful Hints for Successful Practice
Cleaning and Caring for Your Guitar
- Is Your Instrument Cracking Up?
- What Is Fret Buzz, and Should I Be Worried About It?
- Adjustments: Why They Are Sometimes Necessary
Student Experiences
Areas of Study
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