Brief introduction

Musical training is a more potent instrument than any other, because rhythm and harmony find their way into the inward places of the soul, on which they mightily fasten, imparting grace...
--Plato

Playing guitar is great for a long list of reasons. The way the Guitar Kitchen is set up you will be making music after the second lesson. Making music is an amazing feeling, so have a go at it!

Remember

• keep your hands relaxed
• keep your guitar in tune
• play in time, with the rhythm
• musicality always beats technicality
• practice too slow instead of too fast
• play along to records whenever you can
• play with other people whenever you can

Quotes

The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid.
--Thomas Kempis

Start with a strong foundation now, be patient and you will reap a bountiful harvest in due time.

It had never occurred to me before that music and thinking are so much alike. In fact you could say music is another way of thinking, or maybe thinking is another kind of music.
--Ursula K. Le Guin

Stay relaxed

Not straining your hands and arms is accomplished by staying relaxed, taking breaks, following our general advice and understanding principles of ergonomics.

Staying relaxed is important for your hands as well as the rest of your body. The music you make will sound better when you are relaxed.

Lesson index

Starting out - 1st month

Rock and blues - 2nd month

Moving along - 3rd month

Flamenco

Folk guitar

Jazz guitar