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Jazz Chord Progressions
The most common chord progression in jazz music — as well as many pop songs — is the ii – V – I chord progression. For many beginning guitar players, this topic can be a little bit mystifying so let’s unpack it. Some background In every major key, there are seven chords. Regardless of which…
Boogie Woogie Beginnings
Boogie woogie has infiltrated most styles of music, but where did it come from? Discover the answer in this blog post.
The Story Behind a Patriotic Song
Learn about the interesting history behind a well-known patriotic song in this blog.
Preparation for Live Performances
Learn tips and tricks to get through a live performance.
The Guitar Greats
Learn how some of the greatest guitar players got their start in this post.
The Mozart Effect
Does listening to Mozart actually make you smarter? Read on to discover the truth.
4 Things to Expect as a Beginner Guitar Student
Deciding to learn guitar is exciting, but it won’t be easy. We outline the top 4 things to expect as a beginner guitar student in this post.
The Ins & Outs of a Musical Scale
Learn more about what a musical scale is and why you need to learn it in this blog post.
The CAGED Guitar System
Learn more about the CAGED guitar system for understanding the neck of the guitar.
Sight Reading 101
Sight reading is an important skill for an aspiring musician to have. Read on to learn more about it.
Guitar Picking Techniques
Learn about all the guitar picking techniques we teach here at GHGS in this blog.
What’s Alternate/Open Tuning?
Even though we mostly use standard tuning, it’s still important to know other tunings. Learn more in this blog post.
Flatwound Strings for Beginners
Check out this blog if you’re interested in trying flatwound strings for the first time.
The King of Blues
B.B. King was a trailblazer in the blues music industry. Learn more about his half century music career in this post.
Country Music Through the Years
Learn about country music over six generations and how the guitar has been an important player throughout history.