Author: Rob

CONGRATULATIONS SYD!! GRADE 8 TRINITY!!

Supermassive congratulations to my online student Metalsyd as she is known on Facebook!! Syd took Trinity Rock and pop grade 8 for guitar and passed the first time, bypassing all other grades and going straight for number 8! These are the kind of results you can get in your guitar-playing development from the Rockstar Guitar […]

BOOK YOUR FREE PLAYING ANALYSIS SESSION NOW

Tired of being frustrated with your lack of progress on guitar? This is a theme I hear all too often! But!!!! you no longer have to bang your head against the wall when it comes to guitar!!! Serious help is at hand!! Book your FREE playing analysis session now with former Diamond Head guitarist Rob […]

Make your Rhythm game strong!

Learning rhythm guitar can be an enjoyable and rewarding journey. Here are some steps and tips to help you approach learning rhythm guitar effectively: Remember, the key to becoming proficient in rhythm guitar is practice, repetition, and a willingness to explore different styles. Enjoy the process, stay motivated, and have fun along the way! One […]

Struggling With Those Pesky Barre Chords?!?

Improving barre chord execution on the guitar requires practice, proper technique, and a few helpful tips. Barre chords can be challenging at first, as they involve using one finger to press down multiple strings across the guitar neck. However, with consistent effort and the right approach, you can greatly improve your ability to play barre […]

Diamond in the Riff: A Guitarists Digital Nomad Journey.

So for the past 3 years, I have been Travelling as a digital nomad guitarist! I am from England and towards the end of 2019 I had an overwhelming urge to get the fuck out of England, my native country of 40-something years! It had been a turbulent year with my father passing in the […]

STEVE VAI INFAMOUS 10-HOUR WORKOUT!

Introduction: For guitarists looking to take their playing to the next level, Steve Vai’s 10-hour guitar workout is a legendary routine that promises to build strength, speed, accuracy, and overall proficiency on the guitar. While the workout is notoriously intense, it’s also incredibly rewarding, and can help guitarists unlock new levels of technical skill and […]

TOP 10 E-BOOKS FOR THE ASPIRING GUITARIST!

The guitar handbook was the book that I took a lot of great things from and I highly recommend this gem! Its format is great and it’s easy to follow but you will have to go back to it, again and again, to make sure the theory side of it sticks in your brain!!! All […]

The Legacy of “Guitar for the Practicing Musician” Magazine: A Look Back

“Guitar for the Practicing Musician” was a popular guitar magazine that had a huge impact on guitar players and music enthusiasts alike. Published from 1983 to 1999, the magazine was known for its coverage of heavy metal and hard rock guitarists, and it was a go-to resource for guitar players of all levels who wanted […]

What can I say about Rob? He is a thoroughly competent teacher who really helped me when I was stuck with aspects of my technique. I’d hit a wall and Rob helped me to jump over that wall! 6 months later I had a major breakthrough in my playing and then landed the gig with […]

Rob has only been my guitar teacher a few months but I’ve learnt many cool things from him! I learn quite quickly even though I forget stuff, but I have had lots of help with things I didn’t understand. He has helped me learn so much and has a patient approach with a good sense […]

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