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.
The show features a personal presentation, including a painting inspired by MercyMe's song "I Can Only Imagine," along with guitar performances. The artist shares her gardening journey of transforming a neglected property over four years. The message emphasizes joy in art, music, and nature, and includes wishes for a blessed…
As Holy Week progresses, Lent concludes, leading to Easter celebrations. This period emphasizes reflection and acceptance of life's changes. The author's guitar practice with "Dust in the Wind" serves as a metaphor for introspection. Amidst spring's beauty in Savannah, new art inspired by song lyrics is being created for Easter.
The writer reflects on a stressful week, including jury duty and personal challenges, while finding solace in the song "One Day at a Time, Sweet Jesus." She shares a video of her singing that song and playing it on guitar, a continuation of her journey to learn how to play.…
The author shares their journey of learning guitar and creating a unique cover of a meaningful song, "How Great Thou Art." A touching experience at a nursing home highlights music's power, inspiring the author. They also discuss their oil painting progress and interactions with neighborhood birds while singing, emphasizing nature's…
In this blog post, the author shares updates on their journey learning guitar and ukulele alongside painting a guitar. They discuss their approach to chord learning, using color-coded notes and online resources. Despite challenges like breaking a guitar string, they remain determined. The post concludes with a teaser for future…
The "Guitar and Painting" blog series starts today, featuring the author's journey in learning guitar and creating artwork inspired by it. After switching to a left-handed guitar, she is enjoying the process, despite only mastering four chords. The series will document both her musical and artistic growth while sharing personal…