Pedro Alicea

You’re welcome, Nico!

A good technique for rhythm is to practice the strum pattern you’re working on by itself. Don’t play any chords with it. Mute your strings with your left hand and focus only on the pattern. Count it out loud while you strum. And move your body to the beat. Sway back and forth. Get your whole body into it.

Some people find it useful to practice strum patterns with a metronome as well. To…Read More

Hey Paul! Thanks for being one of my very first students!

BTW, here’s my take on your song suggestion you requested in the forums:

Hey Paul, thanks for the suggestion. Below you’ll find my take on the song for you. Hope it helps!

Here’s the replay from the Live Class:

Here’s a quick recap:

• I covered 7th chords, their structure and their use in songs
• I discussed a song suggestion from Cheryl (You Needed Me, by Anne Murray)
  • Remember, capo 2nd fret!
• I went over how to practice chord transitions, particularly for the song “You Are So Beautiful” which Nico is trying to learn to play for his bride…

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Awesome Nico! I’m looking forward to hearing about it.

Let me know if you have any questions about the song in the meantime.

Hey Cheryl, I too love the talented artists on the outskirts of popular culture. There is amazing talent out there that will never be heard.

I’ll take a listen to the song. If I can’t get to it before, I’ll go over it during the live class.

Hey Nico, great to hear your story. Tulips are my wife’s favorite flower. She’d love to see that field.

Great guitar! That’s the same model Taylor I use. I’ve had it for 15 years.

That is definitely a great goal that’ll keep you motivated through the struggles. I played a song I wrote for my wife at the reception of our wedding. It’s a great memory.

I’m looking forward to hearing the…Read More

Here’s the replay for the live class on 4-18-18

Leave any follow-up questions in the comments below. Hope you enjoy!

Hey Pedro, how did the Sunday service go?

Hey Sam,

You can find all Live Class info in the “Live Classes” Forum, which you can find under the forums listings on the right hand column, or just

Hope you enjoy!

–Jonathan