“Sometimes you want to give up the guitar, you’ll hate the guitar. But if you stick with it, you’re gonna be rewarded.”

Jimi Hendrix

Hello and welcome! I'm Christy. I write about guitar & music. Here you'll find articles on theory, technique, effective practice, mindset, tips, inside knowledge, and things that aren't typically explained. Let's play!

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