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Guitar Care: Transitioning Your Instruments from Winter to Spring in Cold Weather Regions

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Sienark

The “Shoshin” Approach: “There is a unique kind of ‘beginner’s joy’ in rediscovering your own instruments after a long winter storage.” This is fun. Winter is breaking in Chicago and the Cubs played their first ball game yesterday (and lost). … Continue reading →

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Learning from Andrew Clarke’s Guitar Mistakes

Posted on January 30, 2026 by Sienark

Watch Andrew Clarke and his wonderful “I Taught Myself Guitar. Don’t Make the Same Mistakes I Did” YouTube Video. My Comment on Andrew Clarke’s YouTube Channel Andrew, Thanks for another thoughtful video. I have been playing guitar for 2 years … Continue reading →

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1956 – The Ultimate Gospel Rockabilly Blues Jam: Million Dollar Quartet

Posted on December 4, 2025 by Sienark

December 4 is the anniversary of the 1956 jam session known as the Million Dollar Quartet. I should be practicing guitar, but blogging about guitar is the next best thing. A Walk in Chicago’s Cold with the Million Dollar Quartet … Continue reading →

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Choosing a Friendly, Local Guitar Store

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Sienark

If you’re interested in learning guitar, you need a local, friendly guitar store. You need a store where you can visit, ask questions, buy materials, and occasionally buy guitars. For me, my local store is Rare Birds Music in Chicago … Continue reading →

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Beginner Guitarist Demo after 7 Months of Practice

Posted on May 16, 2024 by Sienark

Yes, I’ve been playing guitar for over 7 months. It doesn’t seem that long to me. I have practiced every day. I enjoy it. First Demo, “Man of Constant Sorrow” – 3/4 Epiphone Les Paul Special Express Guitar Here’s my … Continue reading →

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5/14/2024 – Sam Ash Going out of Business Scam on Facebook

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Sienark

Yes, it’s a scam. But it does look “official” doesn’t it. Here’s the entryway from Facebook shown below. I am not even looking for musical equipment or film cameras. Facebook knows I do so it serves up these ads. One … Continue reading →

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Hello world!

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Sienark

Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!

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