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The Reality of Making a Living as a Guitarist: What Music Schools Don't Tell You
"First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do." — Epictetus This Stoic principle perfectly captures the...

Ivan Cardozo
May 55 min read
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Mastering Guitar Improvisation: The Art of Musical Freedom
"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...

Ivan Cardozo
Apr 283 min read
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Master Guitar Triads and Inversions: Transform Your Playing
"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." —...

Ivan Cardozo
Apr 213 min read
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The Guitarist's Mindset: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Musical Journey
"Remember that everything is but what we think it ." Â - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations, Book II, 15 "The impediment to action advances...

Ivan Cardozo
Apr 13 min read
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Is There Still Hope for Paid Live Music in Boston? The Harsh Reality for Professional Musicians
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...

Ivan Cardozo
Mar 173 min read
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Play your first song today!
3 Easy Guitar Songs with First Position Chords: A Beginner's Guide Are you just starting your guitar journey? Learning to play your first...

Ivan Cardozo
Oct 2, 20244 min read
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