Category Archives: Guitar Journal

In Praise of the Fender Play App

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Sienark

I wanted to write a bit of praise regarding the Fender Play App. Leap Year Fender Play App Special for $29 While my wife and I were traveling on a trip, I noticed that Fender Play was on sale during … Continue reading →

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How to Keep Your Guitar From Sliding Down Your Leg for Ten Bucks

Posted on June 29, 2024 by Sienark

$10 dollars (U.S.) and my guitar doesn’t slip down my thigh anymore. Guitar Problems Have Solutions You can’t really solve a problem until you define it. As a beginner guitarist I play guitar sitting down. The guitar rests on my … Continue reading →

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Intermediate Guitarists can Play Guitar in a Group with Others

Posted on June 28, 2024 by Sienark

Trust me, if you think you are an intermediate guitarist, visit a group of guitarist/musicians and play new songs with sheet music together. It’s a humbling experience. Old Town School of Folk Music “Americana Jam” is Incredible I am lucky … Continue reading →

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Tune Your Guitar at 12th Fret and Open – Intonation

Posted on June 23, 2024 by Sienark

When I first saw the phrase guitar intonation I just skimmed past it not understanding. Now I understand more. “Guitarists Make Their Money Above the 12th Fret” This phrase seems to have a debate on the Internet. Whether you believe … Continue reading →

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Five Secret Beginner Guitar Tools

Posted on June 18, 2024 by Sienark

Are you a beginner guitarist? So was I, 8 months ago. Now, after playing/practicing guitar at least 2 hours every day for 8 months I am an advanced beginner guitarist. I wanted to share three “secret” guitar tools that will … Continue reading →

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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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