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<description><![CDATA[Kathy Unruh is a private guitar instructor and the webmaster of AbcLearnGuitar.com. She has been providing guitar lessons to students of all ages for over 25 years.]]></description>
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<title>The F Major Chord - 4 Easy Guitar Playing Tips</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you have trouble playing the F Major Chord on your guitar? If so, you are not alone. Most beginners have trouble forming certain guitar chords, especially this one! Here are 4 simple things you can do to make it easier to play...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Positions - Learn How to Identify Them</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:49:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that musical scales, notes and chords can be written and played in different positions on the guitar fretboard? Therefore, most beginners usually...]]></description>
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<title>5 Top-Rated Guitar Accessories Any Guitarist Can Use</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Guitar players always seem to be on the lookout for some new book, gadget, item, or other piece of equipment. I think that's because, as musicians, we have a desire to...]]></description>
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<title>Barre Chords - Make Them Easier to Play!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:46:57 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Playing barre chords is just one of the many challenges that an emerging guitarist will have to face during the course of their education. Will you be able to...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Tab Vs Music Notation</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Sep 2011 13:22:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tablature (commonly referred to as tab) is a very popular method for transcribing guitar music into written form. The reason for it's popularity is likely because most people find tab much easier to read and understand than standard music notation. ]]></description>
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<title>B Chord Cheats - Mastering the B Chord</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:51:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you find the B chord difficult to play? Most people seem to pick up B minor okay, but mastering the B major chord is a different story. There are some ways to get around this difficulty, call them chord cheats if you like, but they are legitimate chord fingerings that will make things much easier, especially if you are a beginner...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Strings - Understanding Their Differences</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:59:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Deciding which guitar strings to use for your particular guitar can be a bit confusing if you don't know what you're looking for. Understanding their differences will help you make an informed decision the next time you want to replace your old strings...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Chord &quot;Secrets&quot; to Increase Speed</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest challenges that many beginning guitarists face is being able to move from one guitar chord to another quickly. This difficulty becomes apparent to anyone listening because the music will suddenly be interrupted by...]]></description>
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<title>Learning Guitar - 5 Essential Elements</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2011 10:43:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone who has a desire to learn how to play guitar will find that it basically boils down to 5 essential elements. Chords are one of the most essential elements of learning guitar. That is why I believe that every guitarist can benefit from having a good Guitar Chord Encyclopedia or chord dictionary. A chord encyclopedia will help you learn how to play every type of chord imaginable.]]></description>
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<title>The Guitar Practice Juggling Act</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 21:21:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There will probably be times when it will seem like your guitar practice is more of a juggling act than a regular routine. The demands of work and other responsibilities...]]></description>
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<title>Learning Guitar - Equipment You'll Need to Get Started</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 09:19:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[So, you're thinking about learning how to play guitar and wondering what equipment you'll need to get started. Obviously, the most important piece of equipment you'll need is the guitar itself. But what kind should you buy...]]></description>
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<title>4 Guitar Playing Pitfalls to Avoid</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are several guitar playing pitfalls to avoid whether you are a beginner or an accomplished musician. I've listed 4 of the more common ones...]]></description>
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<title>Is Your Guitar Setup Right?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:34:30 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many people have discovered that buying a guitar online can be a great way to save money. But what happens after their brand-new instrument arrives and they can't play it because the action is too high or the intonation is off?]]></description>
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<title>The Best Guitar For You</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:11:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[New students often ask what is the best guitar for a beginner to use. Is one particular type better, or easier to play than another? This is an important question to answer since the instrument you choose is meant to be your close partner for the next several years, or maybe even life, so you want to be sure...]]></description>
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<title>Play Songs on the Guitar!</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:49:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Most of my students want to learn how to play songs on the guitar. I wouldn't be surprised if this is the case for you as well. However, that can mean extra work...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Chords - Improve Your Technique!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:19:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many beginners have trouble playing guitar chords because they find it difficult to play them without deadening some of the strings. Students with large hands and big fingers tend to mute the sound when their fingers interfere with the open strings of a chord. ]]></description>
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<title>Indie Artist Success Formula</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:34:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What does it take to succeed as an Indie Artist in today's market? Is it a great voice? Excellent songwriting skills? A terrific band? Having your own CD or video? Having an outlandish gimmick, look, style or sound? Is it having...]]></description>
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<title>Improve Your Guitar Strumming</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:52:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Guitar strumming is easy for some, but can be quite difficult for others. Add singing and/or chord changes to the mix and things can get really interesting! It's like trying to chew gum and walk at the same time.]]></description>
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<title>Music and Intelligence</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:18:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if music has any effect on intelligence? Some baby boomers may remember their parents telling them that Rock and Roll would lead to permanent brain damage. But, kidding aside, is it possible...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Scales - Are They Important?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:51:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered if guitar scales are worth learning? Perhaps you think they are just a waste of your precious time. After all, you just want to learn your favorite songs and be able to jam with your friends, right? What benefit could there be in learning some musty old scale that's been around for hundreds of years?]]></description>
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<title>How to Improve Chord Changes</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:57:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Would you like to know how to improve your chord changes? Of course you would! Is there some secret formula or magic trick that will make your fingers quicker? No... but there are some "muscle memory" exercises you can do to strengthen them.]]></description>
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<title>Michael Jackson - King of Pop</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 08:32:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Michael Jackson has been on my mind since his death Thursday, June 25, 2009. Though he wasn't a guitar player, I believe the impact he made on the music scene warrants respect from those of us who share a similar passion. His legacy is long and much can be learned from the life of this man who came to be known as the "King of Pop."]]></description>
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<title>Learn Guitar - Choose the Best Way!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:52:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What is the best way to learn guitar? Well, lets see if I can answer this question for you...]]></description>
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<title>10 Best Guitar Buying Tips</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2008 14:24:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My 10 best guitar buying tips will help you make a wise decision, save time, avoid frustration and save money while you search for the right instrument to meet your playing needs.     How much should you be prepared to spend? The good news is- it doesn't need to cost you an arm and a leg!]]></description>
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<title>The Power Of Music</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:52:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about the power of music and the influential role it has had in the world? It seems that ever since the beginning of time, human beings have been expressing themselves, in one way or another, with musical instruments, dance and song. This medium has also been one of the primary ways for many cultures to preserve their history for the next generation.]]></description>
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<title>Alternate Guitar Tunings</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:55:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometimes I like to use alternate guitar tunings to spice up my playing and creativity. It's not hard to do, but if you've never done it before, it might seem a little confusing at first.]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Jam</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever been to a guitar jam session where the musicians are having such a good time that you just felt like joining the fun? Well, why not have your own jam session? ]]></description>
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<title>Develop Your Guitar Playing Speed</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:52:32 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're like most guitarists I know, you probably have a deep-down desire to develop your guitar playing speed. Having fast fingers that seem to move effortlessly across the fretboard is very impressive and something...]]></description>
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<title>Best Acoustic Guitar Woods</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:34:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what the best woods for an acoustic guitar might be? I'm not a luthier, but I recently did a little research of my own which may help to shed some light on the subject. ]]></description>
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<title>Stairway To Heaven - The Story Behind the Song</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:05:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stairway to Heaven was the song that everyone wanted to learn when I first started playing the guitar. It was the one song that could define you as a good guitarist among your peers.  ]]></description>
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<title>Learning Guitar Chords</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Sep 2007 15:00:35 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many guitar enthusiasts visiting my website have expressed an interest in learning more about guitar chords. so, I thought this would be a good subject for me to give you some pointers on...]]></description>
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<title>Overuse Injuries &amp; Guitar</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 15:39:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It's a sad fact that overuse injuries tend to be fairly common among guitar players. This problem, which is also... 

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<title>What's Easier- Electric Or Acoustic Guitar?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:37:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There seems to be a misconception floating around that starting your first lessons with an electric guitar is somehow more difficult than starting with an acoustic guitar...]]></description>
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<title>HAVING FUN LEARNING GUITAR</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2007 08:03:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you having fun learning guitar? If there's one thing I've discovered over the years as a teacher, it's the importance of keeping things simple and fun for my students. This can sometimes require a bit of creative thinking on my part. But I find, if...]]></description>
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<title>Dealing With Music Critics</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:58:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are an aspiring songwriter, musician or indie artist, then sooner or later you will come face to face with music critics.]]></description>
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<title>Bare Bones Rock Band Equipment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jan 2007 10:45:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[What are the "bare bones" needed to start a rock band? Well, besides the desire itself, one of the first requirements is having the...]]></description>
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<title>Develop a Guitar Practice Schedule</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:26:07 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Now that the New Year has begun it's as good a time as any to develop a guitar practice schedule. Let's face it, if we want to be better guitar players, then we need to play!]]></description>
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<title>Eric Clapton - Tidbits and Trivia</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:23:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For those of you who weren't around to appreciate the excitement of Eric Clapton's rise to power and fame during the 1960s, here are a few rock & roll tidbits for you to chew on. Eric's first guitar was an acoustic which...]]></description>
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<title>Your Musical Gift</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Dec 2006 07:04:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Some people are born with a musical gift. I had a friend like this once.  No matter what instrument you gave him, he could play it.  At least that's what it seemed like to me. His gift eventually took him to new heights where he was invited to...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Maintenance</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2006 12:50:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Old man winter is here so it might be a good time to rethink your guitar maintenance routine; especially if you own an acoustic. You can protect your guitar by following two simple guidelines...]]></description>
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<title>About Being Thankful</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Nov 2006 08:49:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I don't know about you, but I'm thankful for my fingers. That may sound weird, yet  ...]]></description>
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<title>Identify Your Guitar Playing Weaknesses</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:37:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt frustrated with your progress on the guitar? Well I would like to help you turn your weaknesses into strengthens! But in order do that you will first have to...]]></description>
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<title>Rock and Roll Revival</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:37:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rock and roll has virtually become the dominating influence behind all of today's popular music. We hear it...]]></description>
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<title>Your Music Career - Plan or Providence?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2006 08:03:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you struggling to develop a music career? Perhaps you have talent as a singer, songwriter or musician and even have your own band. You may be spending lots of time performing and promoting your music career with hopes of getting that "big break" someday. But have you ever noticed how things don't always go the way you've planned?
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<title>Developing An Original Sound</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2006 06:31:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Developing an original sound is very important if you've ever dreamed about having a successful 
music career. Today I often see young artists following a popular trend or trying to sound like someone famous. This may get them a gig, but it probably won't ...]]></description>
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<title>Turn Your Hobby Into a Fun Home-Business</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:09:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Develop your interests and turn your hobby into a fun work-at-home business.  If I did it, so can you! And it just might be easier than you think... 
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<title>Passion, Motivation &amp; the Guitar</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2006 11:15:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you passionate about playing your guitar? Do you find yourself eager to learn new things? Do you get excited when you hear a great guitar lead or a beautiful fingerstyle guitar solo? The degree of passion you have for the guitar will...]]></description>
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<title>Summertime Blues &amp; your Guitar</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:14:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Do you ever feel overwhelmed? That's how I've been feeling lately (especially when it comes to playing my guitar.) Perhaps it's just the summertime blues, but it seems... ]]></description>
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<title>Tips on Using a Metronome</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2006 19:52:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[To some of you, the thought of using a metronome may conjure up old memories of past piano lessons. If the experience was an unpleasant one you may have developed some negetive ideas as a result. Perhaps I can help to dispel any misconceptions you might have...]]></description>
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<title>SONGWRITING - Inspiration or Perspiration?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2006 04:41:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Songwriting requires dedication, time, and effort. Discover some things you can do right now to enhance your natural creative abilities and become a better songwriter. ]]></description>
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<title>The Vulnerable Songwriter: Risks &amp; Rewards</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Mar 2006 09:20:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you're a songwriter then you have probably experienced the wonderful satisfaction that comes when you've finally completed a song. You might feel as though you've accomplished something very worthwhile, something meaningful. Along with this, there often follows a desire, almost a need, to share the song you've written with others. That is, until you realize there is a certain degree of risk involved if you do...]]></description>
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<title>Music With Staying Power</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2006 12:49:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered why some music just seems to have staying power? Like the energizer bunny, it just keeps on going and going. Take the recent Grammy Awards for example. The Rolling Stones... ]]></description>
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<title>Free Indie Artist Website Tools &amp; Resources</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If you are an indie-artist like myself, then you probably realize how important it is for you to get your music heard. In order to accomplish this you will need to get as much exposure for yourself  as possible. Thankfully the internet offers many opportunities to do just that and much of it is free...]]></description>
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<title>Coping with Stagefright</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:50:54 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does the thought of playing your guitar in public give you the willies? Stagefright is a common experience among musicians. Your hands begin to sweat, your face gets flush and your stomach feels those tiny little butterflys tickling your insides... ]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Player - Are You Prepared?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2006 06:54:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Slacking off on my guitar practice is the reason I was caught off guard not too long ago when I received a request to play for a local radio program. The call came one evening while I was in the middle of giving guitar lessons... ]]></description>
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<title>What is an Arpeggio?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2005 12:53:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Perhaps you have heard the word arpeggio being tossed around by other musicians, but have absolutely no clue what they were talking about. Simply defined, an arpeggio refers to...]]></description>
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<title>How to Create Your Own Indie-artist Press Release</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2005 18:01:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Create your own press release quickly and easily.  Detailed step by step instruction, including an outline and an example for you to use and follow as needed.]]></description>
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<title>Learning The Guitar Fretboard - How Important Is It Anyway?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2005 07:40:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learning the guitar fretboard can seem like a daunting task to many beginning guitar students. However, if you adapt a systematic approach, it can be a fairly easy thing to do. But some of you may be wondering if it's really necessary in the first place. ]]></description>
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<title>The Classical Guitar -  A Rich Heritage</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2005 10:23:54 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The classical guitar offers a rich heritage regardless of the style your into playing right now. Read this new article to find out why!]]></description>
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<title>The 60's in Retrospect</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:40:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Well, this past week was definitely a "journey through the past" for many of us who watched the PBS specials featuring highlights from the 60's...]]></description>
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<title>So, You Wanna Be a Rock N' Roll Star-ling?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2005 18:31:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Rock n' Roll has become somewhat of a generic term used to identify a wide variety of popular music today. Like many other things associated with this generation, it has been reduced to an almost pathetic state of relativism, but it wasn't always so...]]></description>
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<title>Hurricane Katrina - Can Music Help?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2005 06:52:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I don't know about you, but lately I've been encouraged to see the great outpouring of public concern for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. In times of personal distress and dispair, it's comforting to know that there are people who care...]]></description>
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<title>Copyright Basics for Songwriters</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2005 07:51:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience.]]></description>
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<title>THE CAPO CAPER</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2005 18:34:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A guitar capo provides an easy way to transpose chords from one key to another without changing the chord shapes. You can learn how by reading this informative article.]]></description>
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<title>The Acoustic Guitar</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2005 04:41:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Discover why the acoustic guitar is referred to as a "dreadnaught", where it originated and what makes it is such a popular instrument today.]]></description>
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<title>JOHN LENNON - The Man and His Times</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:46:19 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[John Lennon wasn't always my favorite Beatle; at first it was Paul. But gradually, over a period of time, it was John Lennon who won my heart. I think the transition began sometime during the latter part of the 1960s. Back then, it seemed to my young mind, that the world was falling apart. Revolution and anarchy were on the doorstep. ]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Performance - Make The Most of It!</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2005 05:28:56 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Learn how to make the most of your next guitar performance by following the simple advice of one who's been there.
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<title>How to Start Your Own Band</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2005 11:39:03 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever had a desire to start your own band? Do it today by following the three easy steps outlined in this article...]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2005 09:50:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Does "Practice Makes Perfect"?  In this second article from my series about guitar practice, discover how to use your time wisely by learning what to focus on and how to develop good habits.]]></description>
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<title>Guitar Practice - Make It Your Priority!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 May 2005 11:45:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All great guitarists have this one thing in common- they made guitar pracitice a priority! So, get yourself started in the same direction by keeping these things in mind...]]></description>
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<title>Join A Songwriting Forum - It's A Good Idea!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2005 20:20:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you are a songwriter looking to get "plugged-in" to where the action is, consider joining a songwriting forum.  This is a great way to meet other songwriters, share your ideas, promote your songs and/or lyrics, find resources and much more!  ]]></description>
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<title>Buying A Guitar - Do You Know What To Look For?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2005 09:00:44 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a guitar is an important decision that my students have often asked me about. They want to know what they should be looking for. This is an important question because no two are ever exactly alike. There is a wide variety of types, styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. The question is, which one is right for you? ]]></description>
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<title>The Revolution of Electric Guitars</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2005 09:13:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the music scene, which began a revolution in sound and technology that continues to this day. After Rock and Roll was born in the 1950's, it didn't take very long for electric guitars to grow in popularity and become one of the most coveted instruments of all time.]]></description>
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<title>Your First Guitar</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:55:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've met the love of your life and made that big commitment, you're probably excited about building a good relationship with your new partner. But where do you begin? ]]></description>
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<title>How To Change Your Guitar Strings</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:50:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte uncomfortable if you have never done it before, but it's really quite simple and should become a regular part of your guitar care routine.]]></description>
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<title>Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2005 07:35:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Did you know that good songwriting is often the key to establishing a successful music career? But more than that, it can be fun! When you write a song you are able to express yourself in new and creative ways. Whether you're sad, happy, angry, or in love... with words, you can fly! ]]></description>
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