"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius As a professional...

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way."  - Marcus Aurelius As a professional guitar teacher...

A Stoic Principle for Musical Mastery The ancient Stoic philosopher Epictetus taught us that happiness comes not from having what we...

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius This ancient Stoic wisdom perfectly...

As Epictetus wisely taught us in the Enchiridion: "Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim...

"What we do now echoes in eternity." - Marcus Aurelius Just as the Stoic philosophers understood that mastery comes through disciplined...

"Wealth consists in not having great possessions, but in having few wants."  - Epictetus The Guitar Acquisition Syndrome: When More Isn't...

"As in walking you take care not to step on a nail or to sprain your ankle, so take care not to damage your ruling faculty. And if we...

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." - Marcus Aurelius Are You Stuck in a Musical Rut?...

Having your guitar properly maintained is essential for optimal playability and sound quality. As a guitar teacher in Boston, I've...

"Wealth consists not in having great possessions, but in having few wants." — Epictetus Are you considering those shiny new pickups or...

"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." — Epictetus This Stoic principle perfectly captures the...

"The chief task in life is simply this: to identify and separate matters so that I can say clearly to myself which are externals not...

"We should not, like sheep, follow the herd of creatures in front of us, making our way where others go, not where we ought to go." —...

"No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man." - Heraclitus The Forgotten Songs in...

The Art of Matching Songs to Your Guitar Journey Selecting the perfect song repertoire is perhaps one of the most crucial yet overlooked...

"Remember that everything is but what we think it ."  - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book II, 15 "The impediment to action advances...

Why Humidity Matters More Than You Think in Massachusetts As a professional guitar instructor in Boston, I've seen countless instruments...

In a city once known for its vibrant music scene, Boston's professional musicians now face an uphill battle to earn a living wage. As a...

For aspiring guitarists in Boston and beyond, the first open mic performance marks a significant milestone in your musical journey. At my...