After nearly a year of guitar practice, the author shares excitement about mastering new techniques, particularly finger strumming alongside using a pick, exemplified through their favorite song "Bring the Rain" by MercyMe. They discuss a new electric guitar gift and reflect on seasonal changes while preparing for Christmas.
The post reflects on the author's emotional connection to music while playing guitar, emphasizing personal growth and the joy of learning. They focus on the importance of practice, experimenting with tempo, and connecting with lyrics, particularly in MercyMe's "Here with Me." Despite challenges with certain chords, the author encourages fellow…
The author shares their first original song, "Come to God's Garden," inspired by their gardening experiences and relationship with God. The journey of songwriting has enhanced their guitar playing skills, promoting a deeper understanding of chords. They express excitement about creating simple songs, encouraging other novice guitarists to engage in…
The creator expresses excitement for a guitar art project inspired by their original song, "Come to God's Garden." The design reflects their blooming garden, featuring frogs, flowers, and grapes. They share a personal connection to nature and invite others into their creative journey while celebrating Father's Day. Updates on their…
The post describes the author's struggles and progress in mastering the Bm chord while learning to play guitar. They express enjoyment in learning Casting Crown's songs, incorporating personal touches like a lighthouse design on a painted guitar. The author encourages others on the guitar journey, emphasizing the importance of practice…
Did you guess correctly that the white roses design (in my post from earlier today, the painting on my daughter’s pink electric guitar) was inspired by song lyrics from this Casting Crowns song “Who am I”? I hope you can see that my guitar playing is improving! Today’s practice involved…
Learning guitar adventures continue! Today I’m practicing a beginner version of the Eagle’s song “Desperado” that creeps into intermediate level a bit. The chords are familiar, but instead of chords appearing only at the beginning of a lyric (first level beginner), or every few words (second level beginner), the chords…
"The Well" by Casting Crowns is a great beginner song that encourages players to use a capo and learn new chord positions, helping break reliance on visual cues. It offers opportunities to develop muscle memory, emotion in playing, strumming, dynamics, and engagement. Consistent practice is key to improvement.
The post discusses the use of a capo in guitar playing, particularly for beginners attempting advanced songs like "Wind Beneath My Wings", which the author plays and sings in an embedded YouTube video. The author shares a personal experience about misaligning the capo and emphasizes the importance of mastering basic…
The author shares their excitement about painting directly on musical instruments, showcasing their first artwork on a ukulele inspired by song lyrics. A video documents the process, and they hint at future projects, including guitar painting and advancing their guitar skills. They express joy in playing more challenging songs.