Can’t decide between online vs in person guitar lessons? We compare the pros, cons, and which format suits…

Start your guitar journey with these 10 beginner-friendly songs. Chosen for their easy chords and iconic sounds, these…

Many people ask how long to learn guitar as an adult when they first decide to pick up…

Wondering about the cost of guitar lessons in Sydney in 2026? Discover current rates for private, group, and…

A looper pedal is one of the most powerful practice tools for guitarists. It helps you lock in…

Today I wanted to show you how you can run your rig in 11 different ways without re-patching…

The chorus effect is a popular guitar and keyboard effect that creates a shimmering, rich sound by combining…

What is overdrive and what are the best overdrive pedals for guitar? Here's an explainer and a look…

Why learn the guitar? There are a heap of benefits! Read on to find out more...

Finding the right mentor can be the difference between a guitar that gathers dust and a lifelong passion.…

I love Tim Rogers. I wasn't here in Sydney in the 1990's when You Am I really were…

Putting some rigour around your songwriting will yield great results. And many more songs! Check out these 5…

If you’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar, now is the time to start! Believe it or…

Best Blues Album of All Time is and will always be B B King's Live at the Regal....

Ever wonder how the Beatles, Stones and Kinks got their great guitar sounds? Read on!

Let's talk about tube amps. Big vs small, what my experience has been and why I think you…

It’s a long-standing debate about what the standby switches on Fender amps are used for. That’s why Sweetwater‘s…

Learning to play jazz guitar can be a tough task. There are many out there who claim to…

With the 50th anniversary of Abbey Road happening a few weeks ago on 26 September, Reverb didn't want…

One thing I've struggled with as I've got older is finding cool, new music to listen to. 

I found this great guitar warm up exercise on YouTube today and I thought I would share.  It's…

Today it is simple - Jazz Guitarists - and a top 50 list of the best Jazz Guitarists ever. …

One thing I am always going on about during lessons is that a warm up is an integral…

For the last maybe 20 or so years I've only used 10-46 strings across all my guitars... until…

Guitar drills work. Fact! Here is a great list to help you become a better player...

The wah's had a phenomenal impact on music.  Here's ten of the best wah tunes...

I'm regularly asked, "so how does Spotify work when you are an artist?   Here's the lowdown...

Intervals can be tricky to memorise, here's an easy way to do it!

A very quick Xotic EP Booster demo that I recorded on my phone (I know, the horror) for…

Like you, I love reading music and especially guitar blogs around the 'net. Here's a look at a…

About 2 years ago, I started uploading student shot guitar lesson videos to YouTube as a resource for…

Part of it is in the gear choices... Potent Pairings if you will...

A friend of mine recently shared this fantastic website with me last week.  The best thing about it…

Check out these 5 Stratocaster must-knows!

I think every guitarist I have ever encountered is on their own quest for the 'perfect tone'......

Learn how to build a budget pedalboard for under $10 with this step-by-step DIY guide. Perfect for Sydney…

Like right now! What are you waiting for?

Here's a comprehensive (and easy to follow) video...

Today I'm going to run you through 'how to fix sticky guitar neck'.

When I first started this blog, I promised among other things some gear reviews. Here's one!

One of the reasons I love teaching after all these years is that it re-connects me to why…

You know the perfect number of guitars is the number you own plus one, right?

Check out this great explainer from Information is Beautiful..

Not so much a blog about guitars this time, but I guess more a ramble about 'art'.

It's very, very, very important. Very. Especially if you want your guitar to stay in one piece...

Here is a quick list to help you make up your mind...

Learn how Dave from Martin Guitars does it! Video tutorial...

The weird and wonderful world of small name guitars... grab a bargain!

How many chords do you know? If it's 3 or more there are hundreds of songs you can…

It's easier than you think!

The do's, don'ts and very worth the read.

I often get asked for advice on how to buy an electric guitar.  Which one is the best…

Timing has an enormous affect on how good you sound as a guitarist. Just like other aspects of…

How to get your music on the radio - in a few easy steps!

Practice - the most fundamental thing about learning the guitar.

Want to support live music? It's easy, regularly go see a gig or ten...

Recently I received an email from an artist in Perth, WA who like a lot of us always…

Sometimes, it's better to wait...

How do you get your music 'out there'? Read on...

I love reading this guy's words - you will too...

A simple how to - including rundown of recording costs...

What does you site need to be successful? Start with these 11 ideas and you're well on your…

Installment 4 of the Record Factory Blog... Getting the team together!

A quick list to help you become a promo master!

How to be a music business professional... Here's a how to guide.

A run down of the importance of relationships in music (and life)...