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The guitar is the quintessential instrument of our time. As the most popular string instrument, it’s versatile, relatively easy to learn, relatively cheap to buy, its uber-cool and – best of all – it sounds great. Everyone loves a guy or girl who can play a guitar and learning isn’t difficult, but without a good tutor it’s not easy either.


Guitar teachers are forced to specialize in a particular genre of teaching. These include Spanish, acoustic, rock and metal guitar lessons, due to the varying techniques and genres. Since the guitar's roots as an acoustic stringed instrument, massive evolution has taken place due to guitar's overwhelming popularity and the diverse sounds needed for the ever growing variety of music genres. Since the creation of the internet as we know it, millions of blogs about guitars, tips, tricks, hardware and tablature have surfaced in the community.

In 2005 a video game called Guitar Hero took the concept of playing “air” guitar and turned it into a game where players “play” rock music on guitar-shaped game controllers. Since its initial release the series has sold more than 25 million copies, with people from all walks of life lining up for a chance to be a rock star in their own living room.

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• East Lothian Success at Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Education Forum – Brazil 2009

  
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  I’ve been back from Brazil now for about 24 hours –I have to admit trying to think at work today was a little bit taxing at times. I will be posting my observations and thoughts on the conference over the next week or two as well as trying to up-date a back log of promised blog posts . But in the meantime I was ...
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• Activision Files for “Drum Hero” Trademark

  
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  Prepare to be shocked – Activision has filed for yet another trademark containing “Hero” in its name. This time the trademark is for “Drum Hero,” and covers anything related to video games or toys associated with the brand. Multiple “Hero” titles already support drumming, so it seems more than a bit ...
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• No Doubt sues the creators of Band Hero!

  
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  No Doubt sues the creators of Band Hero! No Doubt is suing Band Hero in a bid to have their likenesses removed from the release of the new videogame after manufacturers reportedly failed to stick to their agreement.No Doubt, known for their hit song “Don’t Speak” signed a deal with Activision bosses to [...]
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• Guitar Hero World Tour Band Kit & Guitar Hero 5 (Wii) $129.99 shipped

  
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• Famed Guitarist’s “Yamaha Six-String Theory” Competition

  
  Music Connection — Authority: 140
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• Sean Loosh sings Buy U A Drank – I Am T-Pain – Auto-Tune iPhone App

  
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  With nothing but an iPhone taped to a mic stand and an acoustic guitar, Sean Loosh transforms himself into T-Pain. www.myspace.com BUY APP NOW AT: itunes.apple.com OFFICIAL SITE: www.IAmT-Pain.com Ever wondered how your own voice sounds Auto-tuned? I Am T-Pain gives you Auto-Tune in the palm of your hand, using the ...
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• Killzone 2 soundtrack hits iTunes

  
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• Guest Photo | GodwearsFendi | “bring out the guitar”

  
  Guitarbench.com- For Guitar Lovers — Authority: 117
  Guest Photo | GodwearsFendi | “bring out the guitar”This image is easily formatted to fit any resolution- Left Click for a larger view, right click to save!Here’s a shot taken by GodwearsFendi  - the composition is fantastic with the points of interest centered but also with the eye lead beyond the subject and ...
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• Activision files ‘Drum Hero’ trademark

  
  Gamer Guru — Authority: 150
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• Why Isn’t Hollywood Hulk Hogan Giving Back Jeff Jarrett For That Guitar Assault In A Presentation?

  
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  Hogan was set to go to TNA in 2003 but got hurt in Japan. There didn’t really seem to be enough trust or agreement between the parties for the deal to go down. Money and possible opponents came up. Hogan went back to WWE and cut all ties with TNA.
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• Symptom of the Universe Guitar Lesson

  
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• Trivium - Dying In Your Arms Intro Guitar Lesson

  
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• Guitar Lessons for Dummies - Top Tips!

  
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• Beginner Guitar Lesson Online - Best Tips!

  
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• DJ Hero Review: Make Them Clap To This

  
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  Four years ago, a young publisher with lofty ambitions released Guitar Hero into the wild. Harmonix strived to combine their unique brand of rhythm gaming with new plastic imitation instruments. Not only did they succeed in giving the Guitar Hero name household status but also they made a pretty damn good game. While ...
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• Verge Vgwskin Remote Skins For Wii

  
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• What is the best way to practice on guitar or the best routine?

  
  http://diddy.name — Authority: 165
  I’ve been playing for 2 years and a half but I’ve probably been playing seriously for just about 8 months… And I see people that have been playing guitar for a year and a half that are at "shredding" level. I now hear a lot about people talking about the right way to practice, what is the right way to practice? ...
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