Publishing your own book of guitar pieces doesn’t have to be just a dream. Not anymore.

Imagine what it would feel like to hold in your hands a book of pieces you had composed.

To know that you’ve contributed something lasting, unique and special that only you can create.

Understanding how chords work can be really confusing. But these four words can simplify all the theory into a simple concept: stack notes into 3rds.

There are a lot of misconceptions about composing.

People often think that you need to be born with it.

Or unless your first composition is a masterpiece as good as Bach, you shouldn’t bother composing ever again.

Brahms was quoted as saying “without craftsmanship, inspiration is a mere reed shaken in the wind”.

People that haven’t tried to compose often think that it’s all about inspiration.

That only certain gifted and talented individuals can compose. (I used to think that too, until I tried to compose a piece with a focus on craft.)

Your musical voice on the guitar mainly comes out from your right hand.

I wanted to share some ideas on how to engage students in improving their right-hand technique. It's a challenge many teachers face, but I’ve found that a few key approaches make a big difference.