Playing Guitar and the Pickup Selector Switch

Playing Guitar and the Pickup Selector Switch

How many times do you change clothes in the course of a day? Two? Three? Four? I tried this on myself recently. Upon waking up, I slip on my robe and flannel sleep pants – that’s one. After a morning shower I put on whatever clothes will be appropriate for...
Playing Guitar and the Pickup Selector Switch

When Playing Guitar, Don’t Forget Your Thumb

You can use it to hitch a ride. Roger Ebert has made a fortune using one or both – up or down. It’s universally recognized as the sign for a number of affirmatives – “okay”, “good job”, “looking good”,...
Playing Guitar and the Pickup Selector Switch

Are You Too Old to Learn How to Play Guitar?

My next door neighbor had a decorating & catering business that she ran out of her home for years. Her husband had their garage closed in and that became her office/warehouse/meeting area. She worked hard and kept a clear vision in her mind the whole time. One day...
Playing Guitar and the Pickup Selector Switch

Playing Guitar & Learning Cover Songs

Quite often, when crossing the threshold from “beginning guitarist” to – “guitar player” – it’s natural to feel the “creative” juices start to flow. You sit down doodling with your guitar, and suddenly a cool chord...