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The Science of Fretboard Learning: Practical Insights for Guitarists
Knowing your fretboard from AR to traditional learning.
Jul 11
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Chadwick Becks
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June 2025
Guitar Practice: Intentional Memorization, Performance Cues, and Metacognition
Why effective memorization requires more than repetition—and how to practice with intention.
Jun 26
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Chadwick Becks
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Nailed It: What Classical Guitarists Should Know About Nail Health
Strong nails leads to good tone (if you use them)
Jun 13
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Chadwick Becks
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May 2025
Why Variation Might Be the Most Important Thing Missing from Your Practice
Why Switching Things Up Might Be the Most Effective Practice Tool You’re Not Using
May 23
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Chadwick Becks
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Why Variation Might Be the Most Important Thing Missing from Your Practice
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Performance Anxiety, Flow, and the Classical Guitarist’s Mind
We've all been there. What can help?
May 2
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Chadwick Becks
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April 2025
A Musical Messenger from the Americas: Agustín Barrios
There is much to discover from the Paraguayan.
Apr 10
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Chadwick Becks
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March 2025
Where We Place Our Focus Determines Our Outcomes
Focus of Attention in Musical Performance and Perception
Mar 27
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Chadwick Becks
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Recording Technology and Classical Guitar
How Technology Has Shaped the Sound and Dissemination of the Instrument
Mar 21
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Chadwick Becks
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Jakob Lindberg’s Recording of Robert de Visée: Theorbo Solos
Don't know the theorbo? Lindberg will help.
Mar 13
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Chadwick Becks
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How In Tune is Your Guitar?
Striking a balance between equal temperament and perfect intonation.
Mar 6
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Chadwick Becks
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February 2025
Aguado's Little Surprise
Not the everyday exercise I expected.
Feb 21
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Chadwick Becks
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Survey of Bar (Barré) Chords in Methods and Treatises - Part 3
The bar chord through today (or close enough).
Feb 14
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Chadwick Becks
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