thank you american Jude Law, I've been playing 10 years without a teacher and its amazing what these videos are teaching me. Feel like I'm a beginner again, and it's great!
I've played the guitar for about 20 years, mostly without a teacher, and it's just amazing how simple things like softening my eyes and tong have instantly made me comfortable with a lot of stuff. Tks a lot for this!
the way you describe the flappy hand. omg. yes!! been searching for someone to put it in the right words and show me the action. THAT IS EFFORTLESS> immediately made my song sound better
Looking good! I have great problems with tensing up whenever I try to play, and it causes me no end of problems. Your videos are truly making good changes for me in learning my beautiful guitar. I had the good luck, some years ago, of buying an Esteve Spanish Classical guitar from Spain, and it has a voice like warm honey, and is so beautiful to see and hold it's like no other guitar. Now you're helping me to, at long last, learn how to make it sing. Thank you!!!!
You are a genius. I agree with everything you're saying and doing what feels good has become a theme in my life. I talk about it with my girlfriend ALL the time. I've even said a lot of the things you've said. I've always been able to play all kinds of things on guitar and people say I'm "really good" but I've been on a quest to relieve all the tension in my playing, and constantly ask my body what it wants me to do. Your perspective and advice helps SO MUCH. I've been heading in this direction with all the things your saying, and this helps even more. Thank You :)
+David D Thanks so much, David, I am truly glad to help. If you're serious about the tension habits, you may investigate taking Alexander Technique lessons (if you can find a local teacher). It's been a game-changer for me. Thanks again, Allen
thank you! I have a feeling that you saved me from common guitar injuries. and hopefully helped me improve my guitar playing as well. wish you the best
Hi Allen, I am a true beginner. I feel so lucky to have found your videos at this stage because they really resonate with me. Do you do online private lessons on some platform like Zoom? Thanks in advance.
I want a lot. That is in guitar and music ability. You are a very interesting and enlightening fellow methinks. I love what you say about mental pollution. Softening The Eyes And Defocusing The Eyes. What a great concept to work on. All the things you talk about are things I really like to think about, to improve the quality of one's life.
fantastic video. I'll definitely be signing up to your program. a question: what about the fretting hand? a friend said that it should be gently more clenched from the fingers themselves....any ny thoughts?
Hi Joel, The fretting hand makes many complex movements. It's better to begin with a good basic shape ("C shape", wrist not too angled), and then focus on removing excess tension. If you try to add some specific tensions, you may end up overdoing it. As a long-term strategy, subtraction is better than addition. I hope that makes some sense. Thanks!
Beautiful insight. I've been watching your other videos and been thinking to myself "hey, I know other ways that could improve my life other than just guitar." This video confirms that for me. You have wonderful teaching method
Hey! We made a free download for Arpeggio practice on guitar. You may enjoy it. Here’s the link:
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thank you american Jude Law, I've been playing 10 years without a teacher and its amazing what these videos are teaching me. Feel like I'm a beginner again, and it's great!
I've played the guitar for about 20 years, mostly without a teacher, and it's just amazing how simple things like softening my eyes and tong have instantly made me comfortable with a lot of stuff. Tks a lot for this!
the way you describe the flappy hand. omg. yes!! been searching for someone to put it in the right words and show me the action. THAT IS EFFORTLESS> immediately made my song sound better
Looking good! I have great problems with tensing up whenever I try to play, and it causes me no end of problems. Your videos are truly making good changes for me in learning my beautiful guitar. I had the good luck, some years ago, of buying an Esteve Spanish Classical guitar from Spain, and it has a voice like warm honey, and is so beautiful to see and hold it's like no other guitar. Now you're helping me to, at long last, learn how to make it sing. Thank you!!!!
You are an awesome teacher. Thanks for helping straighten out my rt hand technique!
You are a genius. I agree with everything you're saying and doing what feels good has become a theme in my life. I talk about it with my girlfriend ALL the time. I've even said a lot of the things you've said. I've always been able to play all kinds of things on guitar and people say I'm "really good" but I've been on a quest to relieve all the tension in my playing, and constantly ask my body what it wants me to do. Your perspective and advice helps SO MUCH. I've been heading in this direction with all the things your saying, and this helps even more. Thank You :)
+David D Thanks so much, David, I am truly glad to help. If you're serious about the tension habits, you may investigate taking Alexander Technique lessons (if you can find a local teacher). It's been a game-changer for me. Thanks again, Allen
+Classical Guitar Shed You're welcome, and thank you!
mental pollution from playing in front of audience.
Alignment and midrange position of joints are so important. Great tips!
thank you! I have a feeling that you saved me from common guitar injuries. and hopefully helped me improve my guitar playing as well. wish you the best
*This dude knows his shit.*
Great video. Thanks very much
I love that you integrate meditation principles into your teaching and playing. That's exactly what I need!
Thank you so much for the extensive tabs on your website. Kind gesture and so helpful!
It's great. It's definitely a very beginning point to entry before doing all else. Thank you.
great advices. thanks a lot for sharing .
bro, i dno how you dont have more views. you da man bro, you da man. my bro
You nailed it. Thanks!
Hi Allen, I am a true beginner. I feel so lucky to have found your videos at this stage because they really resonate with me. Do you do online private lessons on some platform like Zoom? Thanks in advance.
Should I be pertaining although I don't have a classical guitar I got grande acoustic
I want a lot. That is in guitar and music ability. You are a very interesting and enlightening fellow methinks. I love what you say about mental pollution. Softening The Eyes And Defocusing The Eyes. What a great concept to work on. All the things you talk about are things I really like to think about, to improve the quality of one's life.
Very valuable, thank you 🙂
Very insightful 🙏
Extremely meticulous and very scientific approach...superb Allen !
wonderful !!!
Classical guitar is like, the martial arts of music? Lol!
@Musa Kody Nobody gives a damn
Wow, great video! Very insightful and useful for more than guitar playing.
Thankns Lucio!
Your left shoulder is higher than the right shoulder, therefore you have overcompensated towards the right.
fantastic video. I'll definitely be signing up to your program. a question: what about the fretting hand? a friend said that it should be gently more clenched from the fingers themselves....any ny thoughts?
Hi Joel, The fretting hand makes many complex movements. It's better to begin with a good basic shape ("C shape", wrist not too angled), and then focus on removing excess tension. If you try to add some specific tensions, you may end up overdoing it. As a long-term strategy, subtraction is better than addition. I hope that makes some sense. Thanks!
You are a wonderful educator! I appreciate and value your wisdom so much! Thank you!!
Do you like David Russell? He's really good!
His position seems so perfect.
Hi DreamWizard9, David Russell is great.
Cheers,
Allen
great advice ! you always seem to get to the heart of things.
(Definitely not « horse-pucky ») 😅😅😅
it is so counterintuitive, but in order to play fast and have great tone you need to be very relaxed.
Allen you are the greatest
Thanks 👍👍👍🙋🙋🙋
Good tips!
Beautiful insight. I've been watching your other videos and been thinking to myself "hey, I know other ways that could improve my life other than just guitar." This video confirms that for me. You have wonderful teaching method
+birdlives2000 Thanks so much! You've made my day! ~~Allen
You seem like such a nice guy! The video was so insightful too! Subscribed, and will be checking your other videos soon.
Thanks!
You are awesome! Thank you.
do you maybe have any more tips for the fretting hand?
Hello guitar ninjas .. got the wrath part .. straight away
Very useful information. I feel like my playing immediately improved.
Careful buddy first-hand gesture was an Illuminati hand gesture. Lol, I found my master :p
Bassoon? That’s crippling!