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.

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

Here are some easy, effective exercises to turn your fingers into well-trained music ninjas for the guitar or ukulele.

So, you’ve decided to learn guitar or ukulele. Great choice! Here are the first five chords you should learn.