Submitted by Tess’ father, Matt: My daughter had been learning guitar using YouTube through the Covid-19 lockdowns and was keen to get some more formal lessons to help her learn chords, strum patterns and the basics of music. With only limited time available after school we got in touch with Paule to have him help …
As a musician, practicing is an essential part of honing your craft. However, the noise level of your instruments can lead to permanent hearing damage over time. That’s why attenuated earplugs have become an essential tool for musicians who want to protect their hearing without sacrificing the quality of their practice sessions. What are attenuated …
Attenuated earplugs: The key to protecting your hearing while practicing music Read More »
Tinnitus is a common condition that affects millions of people around the world. It is characterised by a persistent ringing, buzzing, or humming sound in the ears, which can be distracting and even debilitating in some cases. For guitar players, tinnitus can have a significant impact on their ability to perform and enjoy their music. …
Tinnitus and guitar players: Understanding the connection and protecting your hearing Read More »
Are you the kind of player that dials up a pedal tone and leaves your pedal set up that way permanently? If you answered yes to the above then you could be risking the effects of oxidation degrading your pedal’s performance. Do you have any pedals that are suffering from intermittent signal issues or low volume …
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I purposely aimed this post at beginner and even intermediate level guitarists that are somewhat new to the world of guitar pedals. I want to help you to make informed choices, and get the best tone possible for both your bedroom and stage setups. If you’re new to the world of guitar and pedal effects, …
Here are Paule’s golden rules for buying your first electric guitar. Follow these to ensure that you enjoy playing your first instrument. Always buy from a ✅ trusted dealer and not a ❌ private seller. If you head to Trademe or other online marketplaces, you will see loads of guitars for sale, but you don’t …
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Coming back to the guitar after almost 15 years and playing in bands again, I was lucky enough to have my wife buy me a couple of lessons with Paule. I’m glad she did. I was hooked. Now after 2 months of regular weekly lessons with Paule, my guitar playing has developed significantly and has …
Long before I owned my first guitar, as an impressionable teenager I used to study the product catalogues of the day. They were from companies like Ibanez, Fender, Gibson and ESP. I was heavily influenced by my favourite guitar players and I swore to myself that I would do whatever it took to save enough …
The most common mistake when chasing killer tones Read More »
As a guitar performance coach, I regularly meet or receive coaching enquiries from guitar players that share a common problem. They’re usually self-taught and have a rudimentary understanding of basic chords. More often than not, they might know one or two shapes of the major and minor pentatonic scales. These players all have the same …
Can I learn to play guitar without having to learn basic music theory? Read More »
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