Blog
Welcome to the David Aldridge Guitar School blog. Here you'll find everything from tips on guitar tuning, to new songs, to our teaching philosophies.
3 Easy Songs For Children (Start Learning Instantly)
Stuck on what are the most straightforward songs to learn first?
Watch this video to learn 3 beginner songs right now!
This video will show you how to play: Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Old McDonald Had A Farm.
Easy Guitar Songs For Children (BEGINNER LEVEL)
Easy Songs For Children (beginner Level) // Stuck on what are the most straightforward songs to learn first? Watch this video to learn 3 easy beginner songs right now! This video will show you how to play; Hot Cross Buns, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and Old McDonald Had A Farm.
How To Tune Your Guitar
“No matter how well you play, if your guitar isn’t in tune you’re never going to sound great.”
- David Aldridge
One of the most challenging things for beginner guitarists is knowing how to tune their guitar. How do you know if the guitar is fully in tune and sounding correct? And how often should I tune it? Let's answer these questions below.
How do you know if your guitar is in tune?
Tuning Devices
I recommend for beginner guitarists to have a clip on tuner that can be purchased from Amazon. These tuners clip onto the head of the guitar and displays the letters and string numbers in a clear visual way, making it easy for you to see if the string is in tune.
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How Do I Learn New Things Quickly?
"A good teacher can inspire hope, ignite the imagination, and instil a love of learning”
- Brad Henry
How to Learn Faster
The prospect of learning a new instrument is exciting. You get to know how to play your favourite songs! You’re able to show off to your family and friends. You might become a rockstar!
However, there's always a voice in the back of our heads that tells us that picking up a new skill is also overwhelming. Sometimes with all the exciting prospects of being able to do what we dream, we forget how much hard work needs to go into cultivating these skills. And just like that, your bubble bursts. Your motivation and enthusiasm start to wane, you feel doomed! You feel you might get left behind and...
Success Story Secrets From a 10 Year Old
Charlie Hodge with Mum and Dad after performing at a student showcase.
We'd love to tell you a great story about Charlie- a 10 year old member of our DAGS family who's been taking lessons for 2 and a half years. He's been recently working hard to learn the song 'Blackbird' by the Beatles.
David, his teacher, has helped him complete all the skills check lists in his course book, even when things got a little tough. Charlie says it's because of David's patience and experience that he's been able to get through all of the "hard things."
Charlie's persistence to learn the guitar helped him feel like he was picking up valuable life skills. His satisfaction he got from mastering a new fingering or bar chord created more...
