Musicians are in a unique position to make money in many ways. Careers are often a direct path with very little option to do different things without completely changing careers. Musicians on the other hand can choose to do many things within music as long as they are creative and are disciplined enough to work at it.

This is a compilation of several early beginner exercises and games I have successfully used in my teaching.

Many students, parents, and teachers think about what to happens in the very first lesson of learning an instrument. What should you expect in your first guitar lesson?

As a classical guitarist, the quality of your tone is paramount. This comes from using nails on the right hand. The combination of nail and finger serves as the primary means of producing sound, and as such, their shape, length, and maintenance are of great importance.

Atomic Habits has been reviewed and written about so many times. YouTubers refer to it on a daily basis in videos, making author James Clear a popular name. Anyone interested in productivity and bettering themselves has, or should read this book. Can musicians make use of simple habits to make productive and desirable changes in their playing and performing?

“Recording the Classical Guitar” traces the history of classical guitar through the lens of the field of phonomusicology (the study of recorded music as an object). How have recordings and repertoire changed in the twentieth century?

Classical guitarists go to a lot of effort to grow and maintain the fingernails on their right hands. Nice tone and playability is too often ruined by breaking a nail. So what do I do to protect my nails from being damaged?

Memorising pieces is an essential skill for classical guitarists, as it allows you to perform without relying on sheet music and helps you develop a deeper understanding of the music you're playing. Discover 5 techniques that I use to remember my music flawlessly.