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5 Acts that Defined Rock

August 1st, 2013 by Dexter Findley

Jimi Hendrix

When one learns the guitar, there are a few acts towards which one aspires. Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Angus Young... but one figure overshadows them all. Possibly the most dedicated guitarist ever, who could coax sounds out of his instrument the likes of which haven't been heard before or since, and who was at one point caught sleeping next to his guitar while in the US Army: Jimi Hendrix. The star by which practically all contemporary rock, blues and RnB guitarists ste... Read More »

Don't Fret: Learn Some Chords! Why You Should Have Guitar Lessons

April 10th, 2013 by Dexter Findley

The guitar is the instrument of modern music, the spirit animal of youth. It is synonymous with cool independence and fresh creativity. Whether it be a battered acoustic or a thrash metal axe, it is imbued with the same core romanticism: revolution, newness and change.

Because of this, playing the guitar is a deeply rewarding activity. It has social benefits that no other instrument can provide, and an immediacy of use that isn't possible with practically every other common instrument... Read More »

Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival

March 14th, 2013 by Dexter Findley

We are proud to announce that First Tutors has officially partnered with the Edinburgh Guitar and Music Festival!

The Edinburgh Guitar and Music festival is rapidly growing into a must-see international event, attracting worldwide acts performing music in a variety of guitar-based genres. This year's festival, running from the 25th to the 27th of May, will also contain an extensive program of educational guitar seminars, making it an absolute must for guitarists looking to improve the... Read More »