Why One-on-One Lessons Beat Random YouTube Learning We have all been there. You get inspired, dust off the acoustic or electric guitar sitting in…

As an adult, time is your scarcest resource. Between work, family, and life admin, the idea of finding a spare hour every day to…

The Rise of Free Guitar Tutorials The internet has completely democratised music education. Right now, there are millions of hours of free guitar tutorials…

How to Choose Your First Guitar: A No-Nonsense Guide for Beginners One of the biggest mistakes beginner guitarists make is buying the wrong instrument.…

Most adult beginners struggle with the exact same handful of roadblocks. The good news? They are entirely fixable. If you can identify these traps…

Short answer: absolutely not. In fact, some of my most committed and enjoyable students are people who started guitar in their 40s, 50s, 60s…

Start your guitar journey with these 10 beginner-friendly songs. Chosen for their easy chords and iconic sounds, these tracks will keep you motivated. The…

Many people ask how long to learn guitar as an adult when they first decide to pick up the instrument. One of the most…

Can’t decide between online vs in person guitar lessons? We compare the pros, cons, and which format suits your specific learning style and lifestyle.…

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

A looper pedal is one of the most powerful practice tools for guitarists. It helps you lock in rhythm, explore improvisation, and layer ideas…

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

The chorus effect is a popular guitar and keyboard effect that creates a shimmering, rich sound by combining the original signal with a slightly…

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

People ask me this all the time — usually when they're already half-convinced and just need someone to tell them to go for it.…

Finding the right mentor can be the difference between a guitar that gathers dust and a lifelong passion. If you are searching for guitar…

I love Tim Rogers. I wasn't here in Sydney in the 1990's when You Am I really were at their peak, but I've got…

If you’ve always wanted to learn to play guitar, now is the time to start! Believe it or not, there are some seriously impressive…

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 need a sub 22 watt amp...

It’s a long-standing debate about what the standby switches on Fender amps are used for. That’s why Sweetwater‘s own tube amp expert, Greg Bowers,…

Learning to play jazz guitar can be a tough task. There are many out there who claim to have the quintessential “tried and true”…

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

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 an arpeggio style exercise over A…

Today it is simple - Jazz Guitarists - and a top 50 list of the best Jazz Guitarists ever.  Before you say, "urrgghh, Jazz" -…

One thing I am always going on about during lessons is that a warm up is an integral part of your practice.  Here's a…

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

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 my friend Kitch (www.kitchmusic.com).  

A rundown via Reverb.com on the biggest tube amp myths. Separate fact from fiction and learn how your guitar amplifier actually works.

About 2 years ago, I started uploading student shot guitar lesson videos to YouTube as a resource for my private students.... and the result?

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

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 guitarists looking to organize their rig.

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 I learnt to play guitar in…

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

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 play!

It's easier than you think!

I often get asked for advice on how to buy an electric guitar.  Which one is the best one? How much will it cost?…

Timing has an enormous affect on how good you sound as a guitarist. Just like other aspects of musicality, timing is a skill that…

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

Practice - the most fundamental thing about learning the guitar.

Recently I received an email from an artist in Perth, WA who like a lot of us always seems to be one step short…

Sometimes, it's better to wait...

You have your final album masters—now what? Here is your step-by-step business guide to releasing independent music on your own label.

Finished writing your songs? Simon Morel breaks down the six major factors that impact the real-world cost of recording your music.

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

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)...