Life Long Guitarist

A newsletter for mature guitarists seeking long-term musical growth.

The Real Reason Guitar Progress Feels So Hard

Hey Guitarists, It's not just you. Over the last 20+ years of playing, teaching, and obsessing over guitar, I’ve come to believe there’s one challenge that sits quietly at the center of it all—something that makes mastering guitar uniquely difficult. And it’s not sweep picking, jazz changes, or ...

May 17, 2025

The Most Important Guitar Practice

Hey guitarists, Normally, I don’t recycle topics between my YouTube channel and this newsletter. But this one is different. This is something I believe every serious guitarist needs to hear—whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player burning out in silence. I call it Medita...

May 10, 2025

The Magic of Back Burner Guitar Pratice

If you’ve ever juggled multiple guitar goals at once, you know how overwhelming it can get. There’s always more to improve, more to maintain, and never quite enough time. Today I want to share a simple idea I’ve been using in my own playing for years. I call it back burner practice, and it’s help...

May 03, 2025

Online Guitar Courses Suck

Most online guitar courses won’t actually make you better. But before I get into it, let me get something off my chest. If you’re not here for the “why,” feel free to scroll down — but honestly, this part might explain a lot about how I approach teaching, and why I even bother making content like...

Apr 26, 2025

Best Method for Adult Guitarists

Everyone online has lied to you. Lied about "methods," lied about "practice." How do you actually get better? Not just “watch another YouTube video” better. Not “random licks and hope” better. But real, measurable, musical improvement—without spending 5 hours a day practicing. That’s what we’re...

Apr 19, 2025

Adult Guitar Learners’ Biggest Mistake And The Fix

I’ve talked before about why learning guitar as an adult can actually be better than learning as a kid—and I stand by that. However, there's one critical area where adults tend to stumble—something younger players do instinctively, and that often gives them an unexpected advantage. Today, let’s d...

Apr 12, 2025

Late Bloomer Guitarists Explained

Here's something important that most guitarists never hear—and something that the internet consistently gets wrong about guitar playing. It’s something that can make us feel inadequate or behind, especially as we get older. But first, let me ask you a quick question: In the yea...

Apr 05, 2025

Secret to Mixing Major & Minor Pentatonics

Hey Lifelong Guitarists, Welcome back to the newsletter! I'm your host, Andre Fludd, and today we're diving into a concept that's revolutionized my own playing, and I'm excited to share it with you. Introducing: Keystone Licks Think of ancient architectural marvels like the ...

Mar 29, 2025

The Guitar Rut No One Talks About

Hey Lifelong Guitarists, We've all been there – staring at our guitar, feeling uninspired, stuck in a rut. You know, the usual suspects: lack of new ideas, feeling stagnant, etc. Honestly, that stuff is super easy to fix. But today, I want to talk about a rut that's often overlooked, a sneaky one...

Mar 22, 2025

Guitarists! Do the Opposite to Learn More!

Hello life-long guitarists, Today, we're diving into a powerful concept that can drastically accelerate your progress: doing the opposite of what you naturally do in your. As always, you have the video podcast as well as the text breakdown. Think about it: we all have our comf...

Mar 15, 2025

The Gift and Curse of Guitar

Today, I want to talk about something I call "the gift and the curse." It's a phrase I use a lot when describing the guitar, because honestly, the very things that make it so amazing can also make it incredibly challenging. As always, I recommend that you watch/listen to the video over the articl...

Mar 08, 2025

Life Defining Guitar Moments 3 Examples

Today I’m sharing three pivotal moments that completely transformed my approach to the guitar. These aren’t about nailing a tricky lick or a killer performance – they're deeper, philosophical shifts that have shaped my musical journey. Please watch/listen to the actual video for the full impact. ...

Mar 01, 2025

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