Learning to play by ear is a really important skill for guitarists. It furthers your understanding and knowledge of your instrument, prepares you for a whole range of situations, and makes you a ...

In the 1980s, as a solo musician, I was honored to play for my late wife’s grandmother’s wedding. She was 89 years old when ...

William Congreve wrote, "Music has charms to soothe the savage breast." I'd add a corollary: "Playing music soothes the entire body." Many people take music lessons and find that it increases stress.

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