Folsom Music Lessons

Changed your guitar strings and now they’re constantly going out of tune?

Most beginners think they did something wrong.

The truth is that new strings need time to stretch and settle in.

Keep tuning.

Keep playing.

It gets better.

Did you know this? 🎸

Here’s something cool.

Parachute by Chris Stapleton and Nutshell by Alice In Chains use the same chord progression.

Same chords.

Completely different songs.

That’s one of the things I love about music.

Did you know these songs were so similar?

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Think you need 30 minutes to practice guitar?

Most beginners don’t need more time.

They need more consistency.

Try practicing for just 5 minutes today.

Then do it again tomorrow.

Small practice sessions add up faster than you think.

Can you practice for 5 minutes today?

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Think your fingers are too slow?

Most beginners think this.

The problem usually isn’t speed.

It’s too much movement.

Small movements = faster chord changes.

What chord are you working on right now?

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Most guitar players don’t quit because they lack talent.

They quit because learning guitar is hard.

Chord changes feel impossible.

Songs feel too fast.

Progress feels slow.

That’s normal.

Every guitar player goes through it.

Keep going.

You’re probably closer than you think.

How long have you been playing guitar?

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One of the best ways to help kids practice is to practice with them.

You don’t need to learn the same songs.

You don’t need to be at the same skill level.

One can be learning modern music.

One can be learning classic rock or punk rock.

What matters is spending time making music together.

Try saying:

“Let’s play.”

Instead of:

“Go practice.”

Do you play music with your kids?

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🎸 Which distortion pedal sounds best?

I put four different gain pedals head-to-head:

🔥 Strich Tsunami
🔥 Donner Morpher
🔥 ProCo RAT
🔥 Keeley Red Nectar

Same guitar.
Same setup.
Four completely different sounds.

Which one would you put on your pedalboard?

👇 Tell me your favorite.

One of the first chord changes beginners learn is G major to C major.

Many students can play the chords individually but struggle when it’s time to switch between them.

In this short lesson, I show both the open chord versions and a simplified power chord approach.

If you’re learning guitar, keep going. Chord switching gets easier with practice.

What’s the hardest chord change you’ve worked on?

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Build stronger power chords with this simple finger warm-up 🎸

One of the biggest challenges for beginner guitar players is building finger strength and control.

Try this exercise starting at the 7th fret before you practice songs, riffs, or chord changes.

Small improvements every day add up.

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