Sage Music® Blog

Positioning the body with the guitar. The four principles of efficient musculoskeletal function.

Many guitarists make a fundamental mistake with the guitar. Instead of fitting the guitar to themselves, they fit themselves to the guitar. Make sure you're well positioned while playing to stay concentrated and play faster, longer, and more accurately!

What are the fingers named on the guitar?

What are the names of the fingers on the guitar? Knowing how they are labeled will help you read guitar music and guitar tabs.

What does it take to be a good musician?

Knowledge, discipline, dedication, patience, sensitivity, and motivation are what make a good musician.

How to use the Left Hand in Cello Playing

Consider weight, release, and balance when using your left hand in cello playing - this will help you play with ease.

What are the parts of a guitar?

Don't know what a radius, volute, or golpeador are? Learn all the general and specific parts of acoustic, classical, and electric guitars here.

How to tune a guitar - the tuning dilemma part 1

Tuning the guitar isn't so straight forward, because you can never make it perfect. Learn a new way.

Justin performs Cantilena on guitar

Justin performs a piece he is working on for the classical guitar.

Justin performs Petite Valse on guitar

Watch Justin perform Hirsh's Petite Valse with his teacher.

Motor habits and guitar playing

One of the keys to reaching mastery of an instrument is turning movements to motor habits with consistent practice. Solid habits of movement can make your guitar playing great. Poor habits can create a disaster. Learn the difference.