Manuel DiewaldDec 17, 20213 minDynamics and Phrasing Within a Musical PassagesDynamics and phrasing at an earlier stage of our musical development are quite basic and so as we continue to develop we need to look deeper
Manuel DiewaldDec 10, 20213 minHow Fast Should I be Progressing with my Instrument?One question I get asked a lot is "How fast should I be progressing?" or "Am I progressing fast enough?"
Manuel DiewaldNov 26, 20212 minWhy do we Play in Different Positions on the Guitar?So why do we play in different positions? There are a couple of reasons as to why this is. Let's cover those now.
Manuel DiewaldNov 19, 20214 minThe Three Fundamental Features Used on the GuitarThese three include scales, slurs, and stretches.
Manuel DiewaldNov 12, 20214 minThe Voices in Music and How to Bring Them Out on the GuitarDo you find when you are playing guitar that the melody is not loud or clear enough compared to the other voices in the music?
Manuel DiewaldAug 27, 20213 minWhy do my Chord Changes Feel Slow?Changing chords can take a bit of coordination and dexterity as we are trying to develop our Fine Motor Skills (FMS).
Manuel DiewaldAug 20, 20212 minHow to Stay Motivated During LockdownIt can be quite difficult, especially during lockdown, to stay motivated and keep up the routine of learning our instrument/s though there a
Manuel DiewaldJun 19, 20202 minShould I Schedule a Rest Day in my Practice Routine?When I was younger, I often found myself wondering about what days and times I would practice in the week.
Manuel DiewaldDec 17, 20192 minWhich Pieces Should I Learn?Figuring out what pieces to learn can be quite tricky, especially if you want to create a broad contrasting performance.
Manuel DiewaldOct 8, 20193 minShould you Practice with an Injury?I will be talking about how I achieved getting some practice in with two sprained fingers, two weeks before a big performance exam.