Quite frankly, starting out with the pentatonic scale actually limits ability to learn how to solo correctly. Students I've taught know the pentatonic scale by rote, and know nothing about how/where it comes from and thus starts the journey of learning scales from the ground up.

If you're looking to learn guitar theory without a guitar in hand, consider memorizing chord formulas, notes, and progressions. Utilize apps and online resources for ear training and fretboard knowledge. Keep pushing yourself to learn and grow as a musician.

Recite and memorize the notes in the major triads. I'll give you your first, A major is easy because it's a word already. A C# E.

I would recommend Hotel California by The Eagles. It has a great solo that is both melodic and emotional.

Playing with others and setting clear, achievable goals for each practice session is the way to go. Keep pushing yourself to improve.

Holiday by Green Day and Smells Like Teen Spirit by Nirvana are my go-to recommendations.

Setting small, achievable goals for each practice session is crucial. Don't just play what you know - push yourself to improve a little bit each time.

Starting with a basic tone of an artist is a good place to start. I usually start here and then continually tweak and modify them until I find something that I really like.

I prefer switching pedals on and off depending on the song.

Many guitarists try to copy their favourite players’ tones. Do you try to replicate artist tones or focus on creating your own sound?

It's important for musicians to take ownership of their content and distribution. Building your own platform and community can lead to more sustainable success in the long run.

From a technical standpoint, AI can definitely make the design process easier and more efficient. But I do see the argument for maintaining the human element in music visuals.

Play live, get fans, connect with people, earn their attention instead of trying to get an algorithm to trick people into listening to you.

I don't really care if a band uses AI for their visuals as long as the music is good. At the end of the day, it's the sound that matters most to me.

I think the thing that made them so special regarding songwriting is that they really weren’t able to convey why things sounded good the way they did. Yet they made songs that way anyway. It’s why I always describe music theory as descriptive, and not as a set of rules.

You could also try experimenting with different guitar effects like delay, chorus, or even a wah pedal to add depth and texture to your chords. Mixing and matching effects can help you create a unique and moody sound.

If you're into metal music, you could try using power chords or drop tunings to achieve a heavier and darker sound. Experiment with different pedal effects like distortion or reverb to enhance the moodiness of your chords.

A modeller with headphones has been surprisingly effective for home playing.

Once you understand how everything works, setups become much less scary.

I’ve definitely seen that happen. Smaller playlists often have a specific theme or community around them, so listeners are there because they actually like that style of music.

Learning the major scale patterns helped me understand the fretboard much better, even though I didn’t use it for solos right away.

This is a really good guide. It is important to manage expectations.

I have seen many people pick up a guitar and be amazed how quickly they can start playing a few chords. However, they quickly become frustrated when everything else doesn't come as quickly and then give up all together.

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For me, consistency in tone matters more than visuals. Even if the posts look different, people can recognize the personality behind them, and that builds a stronger connection over time.

Are you sure you're tuning DOWN to D and not UP to the next D? Like you shouldn't break a string when you're loosening it...

Practice slow and try to connect the syllables of the words to the strum patterns.