John Phillips

    Step 1: Sing the melody with the right groove before you put the guitar in your hands. Ok, you are sitting there nodding and saying “I know”…but I am DEAD SERIOUS. If you can’t SING the melody to what you are about to play or learn, you will be forever lost in a labyrinth of tabs, notes, fingerings. DO IT! Sing the melody and snap your fingers as you sing. Philosophically speaking, your outer world reflects your inner world, so if you have no idea what the music is saying INSIDE you, the OUTS

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    About John Phillips

    John Phillips is a guitar teacher who emphasizes the importance of singing the melody before playing. He helps people improve their groove and avoid getting lost in tabs or notes.

    John Phillips' Area of Expertise

    Guitar playing, melody singing, improving groove, avoiding confusion with tabs or notes

    My simple pleasures

    My simple pleasures include strumming my guitar by the fire, singing along to my favorite tunes, and sharing my love for music with others.