"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." — Marcus Aurelius When my students first encounter the challenges of alternate picking, many feel overwhelmed by the seeming impossibility of coordinating their picking hand with speed and precision. Yet, as the Stoic philosopher Marcus Aurelius reminds us, obstacles aren't barriers to progress—they are the very path to mastery itself. Every moment of frustration with alternate picking is an o

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

"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...

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

Are you a guitarist in Boston dreaming of joining a working cover band? As a professional guitar instructor with years of experience...

Are you a budding guitarist in Boston looking to take your skills to the next level? As a professional guitar instructor based in Boston,...