James Ledley

My name is James Ledley and I teach Guitar Ukulele and Bass full-time.  I've been teaching professionally, full time, since 2006 and run my teaching business from Lurgan, Co Armagh N Ireland. My goal is to help everyone fulfil their dream of turning their passion for music into playing Guitar, Ukulele or Bass.

Should a Beginner Buy Classical Guitar? 5 Best Buying Tips

Beginner guitarists often face the challenge of choosing the right type of guitar to start their musical journey. Among the various options available, classical guitars stand out as a popular choice for beginners. Classical guitars are known for their softer and mellower sound, which can be easier on the ears of novice players. However, whether …

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Can You Play Electric Guitar Without a Pick? 5 Best Tips and Techniques

When it comes to playing electric guitar, many musicians prefer to use a pick to strum or pluck the strings. However, this is not the only way to play this versatile instrument. It’s entirely possible to play electric guitar without a pick, and many guitarists have excelled at this technique, mastering a myriad of fingerstyle …

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Barre Chords – 5 Tips That Will Instantly Make Your Barre Chords Clearer And Smoother

For beginner guitarists, barre chords are always a tricky hurdle to pass.  They can be a source of great frustration for so many budding guitar players.  It can take a long time and a lot of patience to get them sounding as smooth and clean as the guitarists you hear on the radio.   Barre chords …

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Difference Between Acoustic Vs Acoustic Electric Guitar – A Guide

You may have come across electric-acoustic guitars on your search for a regular acoustic guitar. Upon further study, you will probably have found that these two instruments are actually quite different despite their similar appearance.  Even for a professional guitar player, it can be quite tough when you are on the search for a new …

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