How many times have you told yourself you’d take the guitar out of that case and figure out how to play? I challenge you to take an inventory of what’s stoppin’ you. For the beginner guitar player there is nothing as daunting as taking the first step.

To begin with, the sophistication and evolution of commercial recording techniques makes even the sloppiest players sound polished and incredible when you download their music through itunes. It’s no wonder you sound a little lame playing in your bedroom. I remember my shock and dismay at a Crosby, Stills and Nash concert in the 70’s. That was before the sound engineering of the recording industry had hit the live stage. Their guitars were in tune, but their voices were lack-luster and hollow and their overall sound was weak compared to the vinyl recording I had at home.