Author Archives: Sienark

www.KaizenGuitarist.com becomes www.ShoshinGuitarist.com

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Sienark

This took a week of my time to do correctly. I changed a young, existing website from its wonderful name of www.KaizenGuitarist.com to the very good name of www.ShoshinGuitarist.com . Both Kaizen and Shoshin are Japanese words. Although I am … Continue reading →

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How Well can you Play Guitar after Six Months?

Posted on April 22, 2024 by Sienark

I began playing/practicing guitar just over 6 months ago. Here is a progress update. First Demo, playing “Angel Band” – Jet JS300 Electric Guitar Here’s an electric guitar demo of me playing Angel Band (April 15, 2024) in my basement. … Continue reading →

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3/10/2024, Discontinuing Weekly Guitar Journal

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Sienark

I have decided to discontinue my weekly guitar journal. I think this is a Kaizen (change improve) decision. This decision is a relief, a burden removed from my daily routine. This will be a fun, Kaizen adaptation for my KaizenGuitarist … Continue reading →

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5 Month Anniversary: Playing Guitar

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Sienark

I wanted to write a few things down commemorating March 5, 2024. It’s been 5 months since I began studying, practicing, and playing guitar. I am retired. And, playing guitar has brought me joy in my 70’s in retirement. (The … Continue reading →

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2/24/2024, Weekly: Guitar Weekly Learning Journal

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Sienark

My Guitar Learning Notes for One Week This is another weekly KaizenGuitarist journal entry. I hope that someone finds this on the Internet and finds it useful. I think that over time I may discontinue this journal and just focus … Continue reading →

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2/17/2024, Weekly: Guitar Weekly Learning Journal

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Sienark

My Guitar Learning Notes for One Week This is my second weekly KaizenGuitarist journal entry. I hope that someone finds this on the Internet and finds it useful. Thursday: 2/8/2024: Practice without and with My Guitar Today I spent 8 … Continue reading →

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2/10/2024, Weekly: Guitar Weekly Learning Journal

Posted on February 10, 2024 by Sienark

My Guitar Learning Notes for One Week This is my first weekly KaizenGuitarist journal entry. Last week I stopped doing daily blog posts because the time requirement was too high. My blogging time was exceeding my guitar time: not optimal. … Continue reading →

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How Long do you Practice Guitar Each Day?

Posted on February 5, 2024 by Sienark

My son thinks I practice 3 hours a day. That might be closer to the truth. Let’s take a look at it. I think I spend a solid 2 hours a day practicing. My son thinks its closer to 3 … Continue reading →

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Learning Guitar? Visit Lauren Bateman

Posted on February 4, 2024 by Sienark

Consider Lauren Bateman for Guitar Training I wanted to do a short blog post “thank you” to Lauren Bateman and her YouTube videos and website. I’ve learned bunches of good things from her. Accessories Every Guitarist Needs I subscribe to … Continue reading →

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2/3/2024, Journal: From Daily to Weekly

Posted on February 3, 2024 by Sienark

I am moving my daily guitar journal from daily to weekly. I hope you don’t mind. Blogging was Cutting down on my Guitar Practice My practicing to journal ratio was close to 3:2. Meaning, 90 minutes of guitar practice to … Continue reading →

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