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Share a practice tip
🎸 Here’s a practice tip I’ve found super helpful: Break tricky riffs into smaller sections and slow them down before speeding back up. It really helps build muscle memory. What’s your favorite way to tackle tough parts?
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I’ve found this to be a great exercise. I was hoarding it and thought why? I’ve benefited from so many other musicians methods why not share yours! So I stumbled on to this from having only my acoustic guitar, no sheet music or rhythm patterns, diagrams, etc. I learned an exercise from @ulrichellison called the note locator. You set a timer and metronome and pick a scale say Cmaj. Now play the root note on every string. This can applicable to learning your Octaves quickly which will give you a reference on every string. So I had really good success doing this for months. Then I all of sudden thought what IF you play a notes. In the scale but there is one rule: You cannot use the same string twice in a scale run. So descending back from the 1st string you continue repeating the notes in (try all natural notes) the scale, and see how long you can keep it going? REMEMBER ONE NOTE. ONE STRING. I’ve found this very difficult (still at 60BPM) but like anything else it gets better the more you do it. What I love about this is I’m training my brain to stay in that “Focused Zone”. This will create longevity or increase my ability to focus and stay focused longer and longer the more i do it. I do it before every practice session and I spread out my sessions throughout the day so I end up doing this multiple times a day. Thanks for your msg and I’d love to hear if you find this beneficial? Cheers Michael M.
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Advise me, please, to stop spending carelessly This is not easy for me to share, but maybe someone here will understand. I am the only son of my mother. She raised me alone after her divorce, and our life was full of hardship. We lived through real poverty. There were days my mother would stay hungry so I could eat. I went to school with torn shoes, carrying dreams and prayer in my heart, but nothing in my pocket. Back then, earning even $150 a month would have felt like a huge blessing. We had no financial knowledge, no savings, nothing except patience and prayer. Today, by the mercy of god and with effort, I now earn over $18,000 a month from my online business. It is more than my entire family would have seen in many years. But here is the part I struggle to admit: I don’t know how to handle it. Because I never had this level of income before, I find myself spending without thinking. Shoes, gadgets, things I don’t need. I tell myself it is a reward for my effort, but it feels like a lack of discipline. And then the guilt follows. I remember my mother’s sacrifices. I remember the people still living the way I once lived. So I am asking sincerely for advice For those who came from nothing and suddenly had more than enough, how did you learn to manage it? How do you shift your mind from survival mode to discipline and structure? Are there books, mentors, or habits that helped you build a long term vision instead of short term spending? Allah has blessed me in ways I never imagined, and I don’t want to misuse what He gave me. I want to honor my mother, live with discipline, and build a future that keeps me on the right path. Any advice, reminder, or resource you share might help not just me, but others going through the same struggle. Thank you for your time. https://wa.me/12072993503 This is my WhatsApp contact I do not ignore anyone
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Sven - I don’t know if this would help but hey I think everyone needs to help their fellow man(woman)! I’m the worst when it comes to that mindset. The more you make/have the more you spend. TRUTH! It’s a blessing and a curse isn’t it.Its like “Oh, I’m getting money back this year from taxes”, and instantly and actively we look for things to buy/ways to spend it. Again, I’m just sharing my experience and opinion. Try and split your money into separate accounts via direct deposit by your bank into “Account A”. Then what’s in Account B is what we have to pays bills and sustaining the quality of life we’ve been accustomed to. Try this out for 3, 6 or even 9 months.ill bet you wont miss it. And while you are developing this new habit is where the mindset shift comes. Plus, in say 9 months you’ll have a nice chunk of dough. PUT THAT INTO A SECURE INVESTMENT for a finite time frame until it outgrows the rate of return. Then I’d take what you have and spend $500 and meet with a financial advisor/planner. The mindset shift goes from that spending addiction to a savings addiction. You gotta admit waking up in the morning knowing you have X amount of dollars can be a great way to start your day vs. man I wish I had x dollars in reserve that’s growing into the unbelievable. Good luck my friend.
🎸 Jimi Hendrix–Style Chord Soloing (Live Class Breakdown)
Hi everyone! I’m GuitarZoom’s video editor, and I’ll be posting here whenever a new video goes live on our YouTube channel. 🎸 This one is all about Jimi Hendrix–style chord soloing and fills, taken from a live group class with Steve. Hope you enjoy it! 😊
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Thank you @Lucia Hojman got it cued up for today. Hendrix iconic chordal play is a must have in your guitar toolbox!
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@Susan Malcolmson I just came across your post. I’ll take that bet! 😉 Seriously, I am only chiming in bc of a common misconception. Online learning does not work. Well, I have no affiliation with Guitar Zoom Academy any longer. So I don’t benefit from anyone I’m just sharing advice w/ a fellow musician. If you are willing to trust the process and put in the time, you will surpass your expectations leaps and bounds. You know that saying; sort of 😬 You don’t know what you don’t know. That’s why you need someone to help guide you towards your goals. Check out other schools, online courses, whatever you want, but know Guitar Zoom takes the time to certainly guarantee students success. World Class Instructors! It’s funny how things click when you’re not expecting it to. Well, I’ll stop typing 💬 Check it out and then decide ✅ Take a leap of faith 👍
LIVE "Chord Chasing Basics" class this Saturday, 10/11/25 @ 3:00pm PST
Hey everyone! You’re invited to a FREE live, Zoom class taught by two of our GuitarZoom Academy instructors: @Viktor Tanaskovski and @Miguel Navarro JOIN LIVE HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83784749214 In this special class, we'll talk about Chord Chasing when soloing. It’s a chance for you to interact with our instructors, LIVE and get your questions answered. See you all tomorrow! Viktor Tanaskovski GuitarZoom Academy Studio Instructor P.S. If you want work with our professional instructors to help you set and achieve your guitar goals, apply to Academy here: https://link.guitarzoom.com/start-now
LIVE "Chord Chasing Basics" class this Saturday, 10/11/25 @ 3:00pm PST
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Oh yes, see you then Viktor 😊😉
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Michael Millspaugh
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Retired from desk job in order to fuel my passions for music, meditation, and mentorship. Developed an unshakable relationship with music.

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