FREE BONUS LESSON – Applying Triads

Hello Students!
If you’ve been taking lessons at Quarter Bend for a while you’ll notice that we tend to circle back to discussing the construction of basic chords, also known as triads.
Pitfalls Of Quitting Guitar Lesson Over The Summer Break

When students think about music lessons, they often subconsciously pair them with school. This makes sense- they’re both structure learning environments. So when the summer starts to creep up, there’s an inclination to cast all learning aside and just “relax.” If you’re prone to this type of thinking, let me share with you some of the things I’ve learned from 20+ years of teaching guitar
Should I (You) Learn Music Theory For Guitar?

Lots of people who are new to guitar wonder if they should learn music theory before playing. Some people think it’s a waste of time, while others think it’s an essential skill.
#2 and #3 Reasons Your Not Finishing Songs On Guitar

If you’re finding yourself running out of steam on guitar, make sure you read the first part of this li’l article.
The #2 and #3 reasons you run out of momentum are just other symptoms of #1, but I will elaborate so that you can take action today!
The # 1 Reason Why Beginning Guitarists Don’t Finish Songs

Here’s a question that I’m not asked nearly as often as I should be. We live in a fast-paced world that seems to reward “busy-ness” over “effectiveness.” While it’d be
When Is It Ok To Practice Guitar In Front Of The TV?

Here’s a question that I’m not asked nearly as often as I should be. We live in a fast-paced world that seems to reward “busy-ness” over “effectiveness.” While it’d be
How To Develop Excellent Rhythmic Timing On Guitar

Here’s a question that I’m not asked nearly as often as I should be. We live in a fast-paced world that seems to reward “busy-ness” over “effectiveness.” While it’d be great to watch our favorite TV shows while simultaneously downloading new guitar skills into our hands, that’s not really how it works.
The Hidden Danger Of Cheap Guitar Lessons

If you’re interested in learning the guitar, you’ve probably discovered that there are numerous options out there for learning: Quarter Bend Guitar Studio, other guitar teachers in town, YouTube, Books, College Students, Uncle Bob…
What to do if even picking up the guitar is a challenge

We all have good times and bad times when it comes to guitar practice. But consistency of practice is more important than you might guess.
3 Things You Can Do RIGHT NOW To Improve On Guitar IN JUST 9 MINUTES

Here’s a question that I’m not asked nearly as often as I should be. We live in a fast-paced world that seems to reward “busy-ness” over “effectiveness.” While it’d be