by Mike | Mar 17, 2017 | General Queries |
A question was asked from one of my students whether I make mistakes while performing and that has prompted me to write this article. Firstly I’d like to point out that musicians make mistakes all the time. Its very hard to consistently play any piece perfectly... by Brianna | Mar 3, 2017 | Physical Guitar Components |
Hi Mike, I have a few songs that require a capo and am hoping you can tell me how a capo can be used in guitar and why these songs want a capo added Thanks B by Michelle | Feb 22, 2017 | General Queries |
Hi Mike, My son is 4 years old and I’d like him to start guitar lessons. Is he to young? Thanks Michelle by Steve | Feb 8, 2017 | Guitar Techniques |
Hi Mike Just wondering why do classical guitarists sit like they do? I’ve noticed you too sit in a similar position. Thanks Steve by Simon | Feb 3, 2017 | General Queries |
Hi Mike, I’ve got my first gig (singing and playing guitar) in a couple of weeks and am hoping you can give me a couple of tips on configuring my rig and effects to sound great, at the moment I’ve got an amp and microphone, the amp has 2 channels. Thanks... by Rose | Jan 13, 2017 | Guitar Techniques |
Hi Mike I need help with playing Barre Chords. When I barre a fret with my index finger, I can’t move my middle finger to a fret, like i physically cannot. it’s too far away. help Rose by Mike | Jan 12, 2017 | Sydney Weddings |
Wedding Guitarist Sydney Book Wedding Guitarist Sydney Wedding guitarist Sydney Mike Rizk has performed at countless events, festivals and weddings specialising in romantic Spanish/Flamenco guitar. Mike will create a unique and breathtaking show to suit your wedding.... by Tom | Jan 6, 2017 | General Queries |
Hi Mike, I’m hoping you can answer this. Can I still play the electric guitar if I learn on an acoustic? Tom by Ryan | Dec 28, 2016 | General Queries |
Hi Mike, I’ve been practicing scales with a metronome everyday day for a whole year and have came to the conclusion that it wasnt worth it and that I was better doing other stuff in that time. My end goal is to create good original music therefore I feel like I... by Karla | Dec 19, 2016 | Guitar Techniques |
Hi Mike, I’m a newbie so please excuse the simplicity of my question. I am learning eighth notes on my guitar, remember this is only my second lesson, Anyhow the lesson book says to pick the eighth note first down, and then pick up which works fine when your... by Jas | Dec 8, 2016 | General Queries |
Hi Mike, I notice than when I record myself that my timing is not good enough, I usually rush for something like 25ms and that can be easily heared with other perfectly timed instruments in the mix. Perhaps someone could advice how could I practice that? Thanks!... 
by Mike | Dec 1, 2016 | Music Theory |
What Is The Circle of Fifths In this article I won’t go into too much theoretical detail and will summarize how guitarists can use the circle of fifths to their advantage as a quick reference guide and for composition. What Is The Circle of Fifths on Face Value... by joey | Nov 17, 2016 | Music Theory |
I have been playing on and off for over 5 years. I can play chords and do lots of cool little tricks within that area, I can finger pick in several patterns pretty well, and I have an excellent sense for beat and rhythm. I know very little music theory. My main... by Cassie | Nov 14, 2016 | Guitar Techniques |
Hi Mike, I’ve got an interest in learning slide guitar. Can you give me a few tips on what involved and can we practice at our next class Thanks Cass by Danny | Nov 7, 2016 | Physical Guitar Components |
Hi Mike, I’m fairly new to all of this and want to start busking and playing small gigs. I currently own a single input guitar amp. My question is, am I able to turn this into a multi input amplifier to feed both vocals and guitar through, and if so what is the...
