My guitar and my Grandpop – Part 1
I scratched my head as my eyes darted from the wiring schematic to the tangle of wires on the underside of my old guitar’s pickguard. They darted back. I rubbed […]
Category Archives: Thoughts
Always feel like a beginner
“I am tired of being a beginner.” I hear that comment from my students all of the time. I get it. They want to be able to play songs, master […]
My teaching philosophy
My philosophy is simple: private lessons should be tailored to each student. Nothing demonstrates that better than the binder that I give to each of my students. – – For […]
À la guitare, de Baltimore, U.S.A.: Earle
Paris, the city of lights. Many things come to mind when I think of Paris: baguettes, crepes and croissants. Wine and brie. Cafés and boulangeries. The Eiffel Tower. The Louvre. […]
The pursuit of tone: my thoughts on gear.
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Three ghoulishly good guitarists
In the spirit of Halloween, I wanted to share with you three guitarists who are so good at guitar, it is downright scary. They make me want to put down […]
What the greats have said about practicing.
Summer is almost over and many of us are starting a new routine at work, home or school. Our guitar practice often takes a backseat when our world is thrown […]
Five tips from a Valentine’s Day veteran
You love all things guitar. Your significant other, not so much. With Valentine’s Day around the corner, I’d thought I’d share some tips I’ve learned from years of marriage on […]
TBT: “Surfin’ Bird”
Today, I’m wrapping my summer series of articles about songs that remind me of my past. I’ve saved the best for last. Time: May 23rd, 2003. Place: Route 40 near Cumberland, MD. Setting: Stuck in […]
Flying with a guitar
In 2013, My wife Pam and I spent a week on Water Island in the U.S. Virgin Islands. It was amazing! Beautiful beach, crystal clear water, refreshing breeze and lots […]
Anne Arundel Guitar Lessons 