Just Play the Thing
Grant CarsonHelping intermediate guitar players get past their plateau
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1-Minute Guitar Gains: Timing and Feel
Nothing kills the magic of playing music faster than messing up the timing and feel.
Flubbed notes go by in an instant. Sure, they are noticeable, but they aren’t too big of a deal. But if your timing is unsteady, then you and the listene...
1-Minute Guitar Gains: Bite-Sized Guitar Lessons
In my most recent update post, I mentioned how I’m in a stable spot in my life and have some free time to devote to talking about learning guitar online.
I figured I would start posting again regularly in the Just Play the Thing Substack....
Remember me?
Hey, it’s been a while! Hopefully you’re all still enjoying your guitar playing experience!
Here’s what I’ve been up to over the last few years:
Got back into the world of public education
I stopped writing this Substack a few years...
Even world class guitarists don't overdo it with the whole practice thing
I've never had a guitar teacher who was really hard on me.
In all my experience I never studied Classical music (until much later, when I did just a little) or other types of strict programs. I learned the music I wanted. My guitar teacher...
The case against "perfect practice"
Photo by František G. on Unsplash
Happy new year, everyone.
I’m sure many of you have decided, “This is going to be the year I learn X, Y, or Z!” I did, and so far so good.
I thought I’d offer a friendly reminder that perfectionism in...
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Guitarist, middle school music teacher, and private instructor helping intermediate guitarists get past their plateau
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