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You've Been Ready All Along
Performing in front of people is one of the most exciting - and terrifying - things a musician can do. Whether it's your first recital or your tenth, that flutter in your stomach is completely normal. Here's the thing: it doesn't mean you're not ready.

Abigail Y Bates
3 days ago


Your guitar teacher is kind of a rockstar. Literally.
Your guitar teacher is kind of a rockstar. Literally. Why learning from someone who's actually doing it makes all the difference.

Abigail Y Bates
Apr 7


What Kauai Taught Me About Music (And Why It Matters for You)
What Kauai Taught Me About Music (And Why It Matters for You)

Abigail Y Bates
Mar 24


Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Start Guitar or Ukulele Lessons
Everyone talks about starting new hobbies in January. New year, new goals, new planner that gets used for about twelve days. But honestly? Spring might be the best time of all. By April, the days are longer, the sun is finally doing its job again, and people start feeling that strange burst of energy known as motivation . Suddenly it seems reasonable to learn something new. Enter: guitar or ukulele. The ukulele is possibly the friendliest instrument ever invented. It only has

Abigail Y Bates
Mar 11


Strumming Patterns for Absolute Beginners (a.k.a. How to Stop Sounding Like a Broken Washing Machine)
So, you’ve learned a few chords—congrats! But now, when you strum, it either sounds like pure chaos or a sad, choppy mess. Don't worry,...

Abigail Y Bates
Feb 13, 2025


First Five Chords Every Beginner Should Learn (a.k.a. Your Ticket to Stardom)
So, you’ve decided to learn guitar or ukulele. Great choice! Here are the first five chords you should learn.

Abigail Y Bates
Feb 7, 2025
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