Just Play the Thing

1-Minute Guitar Gains: Timing and Feel

Good timing and feel makes simple material sound pro

22 hrs ago • 

Grant Carson

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1-Minute Guitar Gains: Bite-Sized Guitar Lessons

Starting to post here regularly again

Nov 14 • 

Grant Carson

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September 2025

Remember me?

Hey, it’s been a while!

Sep 20 • 

Grant Carson

January 2022

Even world class guitarists don't overdo it with the whole practice thing

Ana Vidovic on focused practice

Jan 14, 2022 • 

Grant Carson

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The case against "perfect practice"

Mistakes can be a powerful learning tool that speed up your overall improvement

Jan 7, 2022 • 

Grant Carson

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December 2021

Hark! The year of jazz is nigh

Any idea what musical sights you'll try to see in the new year?

Dec 24, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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I haven't hit a musical rut for a few months now

And I don't intend on hitting one ever again

Dec 17, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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Getting past the "good enough" mentality

Making sure your effort brings you closer to the player you want to be

Dec 10, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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What the One-Laptop-Per-Child movement and many online guitar courses have in common

Unlimited possibilities and not enough structure.

Dec 3, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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November 2021

R.I.P all the guitar knowledge I've let die over the years

I wish I could remember everything I once knew.

Nov 26, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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A New Approach to Guitar Practice

How to use projects to get rid of procrastination, confusion, and overwhelm.

Nov 19, 2021 • 

Grant Carson

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How to break down your guitar projects into tasks to maximize motivation

Hello everyone,

Nov 12, 2021 • 

Grant Carson