Category Archives: TIPS & WISDOM

All sorts of things you might like to know about playing guitar.

The Partial Capo = Simple Magic

Ever wonder (or even hear of) the “Partial Capo”?
This week I was invited to be the guest host on the Guitar Tricks YouTube Channel, and I talked about the simple magic of the Partial Capo.
You can even make your own!
Click HERE to watch the video!

A Child’s First Guitar: What You Should Know

In these 5 videos, Lisa talks about how to choose a first guitar for your kid.

Want specific guitar recommendations?

Check out Lisa’s Very First Guitar Guide.

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My Favorite Songbook: Rise Up Singing

rusThis is my favorite songbook of all time!

It is a bit of a renegade project, but brilliant.
It errs on the side of inclusiveness, as opposed to detail, but hey, there’s a TON of music in there.

Look through it and you are GUARANTEED to find a ton of songs you know, whether they be from your summer camp days, your glory days, your family and cultural traditions, your midlife crisis, or your personal renaissance.

It’s a ton of fun! I’ll help you get started. Click below for Free Video lesson on how to use this book to access lyrics and chords to 1200 songs.

FREE Lesson HERE.

This book rocks. More info HERE.

CLICK for Free Video Lesson w/Lisa: How to Use Rise Up Singing

CLICK for Free Video Lesson w/Lisa: How to Use Rise Up Singing

Start Your Own Songbook!

Click for Screencast Video Lesson

Click for Screencast Video Lesson

Watch this free screencast video to learn how to format a lyric sheet so that you can easily follow it while you’re playing your guitar. A must for guitar players who love to play and sing!

No Such Thing as a Stupid Question. (guitar questions answered here)

 

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Lisa McCormick, Guitar Instructor

New on Guitar Life:

No Such Thing as a Stupid Question: Guitar Questions Answered.

How do you know when it’s time to change your strings?

What kind of strings should you use?

Why does your tuner give you weird answers?

Why does your guitar make a buzzy sound?

And other burning questions, answered HERE!