Author Archives: Benjamin Shapiro

How to Pick The Right Electric Guitar… Let StrumSchool Help You! [Indiegogo]

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So you’ve decided that you want to learn how to play the electric guitar, but you have a small problem… you have no idea which guitar is right for you. The truth is, picking out your first guitar can be a little complicated. There are lots of small nuances, like the guitar’s style, types of pickups […]


How to Pick The Right Acoustic Guitar… Let StrumSchool Help You! [Indiegogo]

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So you’ve decided that you want to learn how to play the electric guitar, but you have a small problem… you have no idea which guitar is right for you. The truth is, picking out your first guitar can be a little complicated. There are lots of small nuances, like the guitar’s style, types of pickups […]


How to Sound Like Blink-182

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Blink-182 is a popular 3-piece punk-pop band that was formed in Poway, California in 1992. Their current lineup came into existence in 1998, consisting of vocalist and bass guitarist Mark Hoppus, vocalist and guitarist Tom DeLonge, and drummer Travis Barker.


The Top Ten Most Famous Electric Guitars of All Time

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The guitar, which was already created by the year 1200, is one of the most, if not the most, iconic instrument in history. It


Can You Guess The 10 Most Downloaded Mp3s of All Time?

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The advent of digital music changed the music scene forever. Before, if you


We Bet You Can’t Guess The 5 Most Watched YouTube Videos of All Time

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YouTube is one of the most popular sites on the Internet, and a musician


5 Important Tips for Traveling With a Guitar

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Traveling with a guitar by car is simple; even a gig bag will do if the guitar is not exposed to extreme heat or cold. Traveling with your guitar on a plane can be a much bigger hassle, and if it


The Fender Stratocaster Standard – Guitar Choice of Hendrix, Clapton, The Edge, Mayer & Lennon!

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Even as a beginner guitar player, you have most likely seen or heard of the Fender Stratocaster Standard. There is a strong chance that you even own one. It is one of the most popular guitars in the world and its signature design is recognized with a single glance. Since 1954, millions of these guitars have been sold and loved by guitarists of all skill levels. With the introduction of their Squier models in 1982, the Strat is affordable and accessible for beginners on a tight budget.
The Fender Stratocaster Standard is often thought of as a great guitar for beginners. It has a simple design that is simple for someone new to the craft to master and the contours of the guitar are designed for comfort. If you are hunched over the guitar to see the placement of your hands, the curvature of the body to allow space for your leg and torso are a huge relief. With several color options and an endless catalog of unique pick guards, this model gives you a lot of room to customize it into something you will be comfortable with spending a lot of time with.
Aside from its look, the Fender


Donate to StrumSchool and Get a Guitar, Live Lessons and Our Endless Love! [IndieGoGo Campaign]

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StrumSchool.com needs your help! Today we launched an IndieGoGo Campaign (which is just like Kickstarter) with a goal of raising $10,000 over the next 100 days. This money will be used to help us create an additional 30 free video guitar lessons. That said, we need your donations & support to reach out to everyone who wants to help […]


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