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During my guitar lessons at the London Guitar Academy,pupils often ask me what kind of music I play… when the is so much great guitar music out there is tricky to give a definitive  answer!Becouse the truth is i love great songs and great songwriters….like we all do Below  are some of the songs that […]

No matter which type of music you play, all guitarists want picks that feel good in their hands, don’t slip, and are durable.A guitar pick is a plectrum used for guitars. A pick is generally made of one uniform material; examples include plastic, nylon, rubber, felt,tortoiseshell, wood, metal, glass, and stone. They are often shaped in an acute isosceles triangle with the two equal corners rounded and the third corner […]

Master Power Chords on Guitar: The Ultimate Guide When playing rock guitar… power chords are a useful too to help create a tough authentic had rock sound.Check out the Kinks you really got Me for an excellent example of early power chord use.Guitarists can use power chords In some styles of music, particularly in rock and roll,punk & […]

AC/DC – Live At River Plate is the ultimate live rock performance…real balls to the wall rock ‘n’ roll performend by battle hardened rockers with a fantastic cartoonesque  image.These boys are such great songwriters they’ll have you on your feet from go to woah! Just listen to the partisan crowed sing back every riff perfectly….this is […]

London Guitar Academy: A Minor Pentatonic The minor pentatonic guitar scale is a five note scale used often in rock lead guitar riffs and soloing, and is usually played over chord progressions that start with a minor chord. The Minor Pentatonic Scale uses the 1, 3b, 4, 5, and 7b notes from the major scale. There are […]

Johnny Marr Guitar Great Johnny Marr has always been a groundbreaking figure in the world of music, particularly for leaving The Smiths at just 21. With a style that’s musically explosive and brimming with creativity, Johnny has inspired countless fans and musicians alike. My admiration for Johnny began with The Smiths’ early Rough Trade releases. […]

Why Jimmy Page Reigns Supreme: A Guitar Legend’s Legacy Jimmy Page is a name synonymous with rock guitar mastery. His unparalleled blend of power, subtlety, melody, and innovation has left an indelible mark on the world of music. From iconic riffs to soaring solos, Page’s artistry has inspired countless guitarists to pick up their instruments […]

True guitar great Carlos Augusto Alves Santana (born July 20, 1947) is a guitar genius of Mexican and American roots. At guitar lessons London we love Santana…he became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, Latin music and blues rock. The band’s sound featured his melodic, blues-based guitar lines set against Latin […]

Tommy Emmanuel – Lewis & Clark The wonderful William Thomas “Tommy” Emmanuel AM (born 31 May 1955) is an Australian guitarist and occasional singer, best known for his complex fingerstyle technique.At London Guitar Academy we love Tommy Emmanuel he has such grace and beauty when he plays. Always an absolute pleasure to here and watch the genius that is […]

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