my day off
It’s my day off today. The weather down here is…well its Invercargill so I got another load of firewood in this morning and haven’t gone back outside since. It means I can have a good practice and...
View ArticleToo Long Gone
Well, I'm back. No, I never actually left TG, but I had some money issues for a while. But my money situation has stabilized and I have re-signed back in as a Target member. Now, I wonder do I get...
View ArticleKisMif - Keep it simple, make it fun
Neil,A recommendation which you've probably gotten before. Instead of referrring to the strings as the 1st, 2nd, etc, call 'em by their names. It will cut down on the number of numbers that need to be...
View ArticleThe Guess Who
Neil, just wanted to say thank you for the Guess Who lessons. American Woman was the first album I ever bought and that was to replace my sisters copy which I had worn out. Since your probably going to...
View Articlereflections
First of all, it is really amazing to have such a well-qualified site gifted with grace and professional's skills just for free. I am from Israel making my first steps with notes and new guitar method.
View ArticleSome Strings Attached
Okay. I've paid for Target Lite, chosen a few songs to learn, hit my first hurdle, made some new friends, gotten some excellent advice and it's still only teatime. Not a bad week's work all in all. The...
View ArticleHead Candy
I've come to the conclusion that I can help myself immensely over the next few months by listening almost exclusively to my favourite guitarists and musicians. In preparation for this, and bearing in...
View ArticleNorwegian Wood
My rendition of Norwegian Wood continues to improve but is still nowhere near good enough to share. I still stumble over the change from strumming to picking the single notes and the whole thing ends...
View ArticleMoving Along
Though improving rapidly, Norwegian Wood is still far from presentable. No matter how hard I try, and despite hours of practice, I still cannot play a flawless version. I suspect that I may be...
View ArticleI Can Almost Close My Eyes
I'm definitely getting better at You Can Close Your Eyes. I've learned the intro and the whole of the verse and constant practice is honing them into a fairly acceptable rendition. If I can memorise...
View ArticleEaster Update
It's hard to believe that it's only been three weeks since I started to learn You Can Close Your Eyes ... it seems like a lot longer. I've got it all in my head now though I still struggle to play it...
View ArticleSlow Progress
I seem to have reached a frustrating plateau in my development as a guitar player. Though I practice every day, my rate of improvement in the songs I am currently learning: Norwegian Wood, Fast Car,...
View ArticleOld Dog New Tricks
I have play guitar since I was a teenager. I am 57 now and have stayed away from bar chords because I just could never get it to happen. Seems now I am at least somewhat able to play them but it is so...
View ArticleReturnng after a long absence
Hi folks, I put the guitar down several months (years?) ago and want to pick it up again. Thus far when I try, I go to my old stand by's and feel my fingers burn. I know that I should take a...
View ArticleI am done
I really enjoy Totally Guitars and know that it is helping me learn. But... increasing the annual fee form $279 to $389 (a 27% increase!! is a crime. Shame! I am done
View ArticleBlog #1
Finally decided to start my blog. I am sure it will be a mishmash of things. Right now I don't have any friends on the site, so it could very well be that only my eyes will see this and that is okay. I...
View ArticleSigne Title Name Origin
I am working on Signe and wanted to answer the question that Neil raised about the origin of the title. Neil is correct, Signe is a yacht Clapton leased the year before unplugged. Here is an...
View ArticleNeil Hogan is a Great Teacher
Hello Neil, I am a big fan of yours. I have been a paying member for about the last 5 years. I tell everyone I know that plays guitar about your site and particularly your skill at teaching songs. I...
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