String Theories: Tips, Challenges, and Reflections for the Lifelong Guitarist

Adam and Ethan have written an affable yet rigorous guitar guide filled with sage observations and suggestions for anyone who is super serious about guitar."- Nels Cline, Lead guitarist of the band Wilco and Rolling Stone’s top 100 guitarists of all time--String Theories is the book every modern guitarist needs for a lifetime of inspiration and musical growth.Renowned guitarists Adam Levy and Ethan Sherman offer a comprehensive and practical guide to boundless musical growth for the dedicated guitarist, as well as on-the-job lessons learned from both of their many years of experience as working musicians and music teachers.Originally adapted from Adam Levy’s popular YouTube series Guitar Tips, the essays and lessons in this book cover topics including: Effective practice strategies Fretboard technique Playing with other musicians Composition Improvisation Listening and reading recommendations And much more Concepts are followed by practical music exercises and plans of action—things