Ep14 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #4 – Set Realistic Expectations or Face the Pain of Eternal Frustration

Ep2 - Five practice tips to keep you out of the Acoustic Asylum: Today we are talking five very powerful practice tips that I get all my students to follow. If you want to stay out of the 'Acoustic Asylum' and avoid the wrath of the "Gatekeeper", make sure you use these tips - they'll make you a better guitarist)... by The Acoustic Asylum

14 min listen

Ep8 - The Rules Of The Asylum: Rule #2 - The Power of Breathing: In the latest episode, we are talking about the power of the breath and how it can benefit your playing. This also happens to be Rule #2 of the Acoustic Asylum to help you escape bad guitar-playing habits. People often forget to breathe and relax whe... by The Acoustic Asylum

10 min listen

Ep7 – Getting Started With Songwriting and Killer Chord Progressions: In this episode we are talking songwriting and specifically chord progressions. In case you don’t know, in the Fingerstyle 101 Facebook Group we are doing a songwriting challenge which is going to be lots of fun. The key of our song is G Major, but “... by The Acoustic Asylum

10 min listen

Ep1 - Welcome to the Acoustic Asylum: Welcome to the Acoustic Asylum. We all know the guitar can send us crazy with frustration. Now it's time to break the chains and end the madness that is learning guitar. Your host Dan Thorpe explains this brand new concept, what this podcast is all a... by The Acoustic Asylum

11 min listen

Ep3 - The Power of a Positive Mindset (and fixing mistakes like shooting zombies in the head): Today, we're talking about the power of mindset, and why you need to be careful of the ‘voice inside your head’ when you practice guitar. Not only that, but I share some specific tips on fixing mistakes (which will help with your self-belief and min... by The Acoustic Asylum

12 min listen

Ep4 - A Fun 10 Question Ear Training Test To Keep The ’Gatekeeper’ Away!: Training your ears and improving your aural skills is one of the most underrated things you can do as a guitarist. Not enough teachers test their students on it and it's hard to test yourself. Therefore, here's a fun 10 question ear training test ins... by The Acoustic Asylum

14 min listen

Ep5 - The Magic Of Pull-Offs (And A Simple 2-Step Process For Using Them): 'Pull-offs' are a powerful technique that every guitarist should learn... Yet, many beginners struggle with them. In this episode of the Acoustic Asylum I share with you the biggest mistake I see guitarists make when it comes to pull-offs (which can ... by The Acoustic Asylum

9 min listen

Ep16 – The Joy of Creativity and Playing Games on the Guitar: If you want to learn guitar while having more fun, then I urge you to try playing some enjoyable guitar games. Many people take guitar playing seriously. We are all guilty of this sometimes, but today I want to share with you some ideas on how you ca... by The Acoustic Asylum

12 min listen

Ep9 – 3 Simple Tips to Improve Your Rhythm, Groove, and Creativity: Today I want to share with you some simple tips to help you improve three key aspects of your playing. We’re starting off by talking about songwriting, creating melodies on your guitar, and how being creative can even help you improve your brain age!... by The Acoustic Asylum

14 min listen

Ep6 - The Rules Of The Asylum: Rule #1 - Do This Every Single Day: Welcome to a new feature I’ve created for the podcast. It's the "Rules of the Asylum”. On the guitar, there are many lessons, principles, and “rules” that I recommend students follow. I find the most successful students are the ones who follow these... by The Acoustic Asylum

8 min listen

Ep13 – The Key Ingredient Many Guitarists “Bury Alive”: In today’s brand-new episode of the Acoustic Asylum, I want to share with you some important tips on avoiding a few issues many people make when learning/playing songs. I’ve been guilty of some of these issues in the past and I’ve made one of these ... by The Acoustic Asylum

14 min listen

Ep12 – The Rollercoaster of Guitar Playing: Learning guitar can be like a wild rollercoaster ride. Some days you might feel wonderful and other days you may feel hopeless and frustrated. Well, this is quite natural as the journey of learning guitar is a crazy one – as you will already know... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep10 – 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And Ensure the Guitar Never Drives You Mad Again): In Today’s episode, I have some exciting news. I’m unveiling a brand-new guide to go along with this podcast. It’s called 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And Ensure the Guitar Never Drives You Mad Again). Inside, you’ll discover 13 powerful wa... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep11 - The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #3 – Why You Must Reward Yourself (Ignore at Your Peril): Today, we’re talking about rule #3 of the Acoustic Asylum. It’s a super simple little rule that most guitarists sadly ignore. Yet, if you follow this rule, you’ll be more motivated, inspired, and resilient with your playing. Little rewards on the g... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep14 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #4 – Set Realistic Expectations or Face the Pain of Eternal Frustration: In this new episode, we are talking about expectations. Today, I want to give you a reality check on the truth about learning guitar. I want to tell you why you should be aware of what others say about how long it took them to get good at guitar… And... by The Acoustic Asylum

15 min listen

Ep27 – The Lucky Number 13 and Win a Copy of My Latest Book: This week’s episode is all about the number 13. Today, we are looking at turning an unlucky number into a lucky one and how you can win a paperback copy of my latest book. There are many negative associations with the number 13, but not everything ... by The Acoustic Asylum

15 min listen

Ep19 – How to Have More Quick and Creative Fun With “Movable Guitar Chords”: Moveable guitar chords are incredibly fun. They will help you be more creative, give you ideas on how to make a song of your own, and they’ll help you “unlock” the guitar fretboard. In this episode, we’re taking four different guitar chords and pl... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep23 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #7 – Failure Is Not Permanent: Today’s episode is all about Rule #7 of the Asylum. In this podcast, I’m sharing a few examples of how failure isn’t permanent. I sometimes see that people learning guitar are scarred by past experiences. If they failed with one of many elements o... by The Acoustic Asylum

14 min listen

Ep17 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #5 – Why You Must Ignore the “Talent Myth”: In my experience, the best way to learn guitar is to focus on proper technique, play the songs you love, jam with others, and develop rock-solid self-belief. In today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum, we are talking about the topic of self-belief… an... by The Acoustic Asylum

12 min listen

Ep20 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #6 – Take Advice With a “Pinch of Salt”: When it comes to learning how to play the guitar, lots of people have an opinion. Many of these folks have good intentions and will happily give you advice… but their advice can be dangerous. In this episode, I explain why you should be wary of the... by The Acoustic Asylum

11 min listen

Ep15 – How to Fix Suffocatingly Slow Chord Changes: Slow chord changes are the bane of most guitarists’ lives. Never has one specific element of guitar playing caused more toe-curling frustration, sky-rocketing blood pressure, and pained looks in the eyes of guitarists than slow chord changes. Well,... by The Acoustic Asylum

17 min listen

Ep18 – Playing Like Hendrix, Ear Training, and a Powerful Guitar Practice Routine: Today we are talking about how to get started playing in the style of Jimi Hendrix, some ear training exercises, and a 3-minute guitar practice routine. These three topics are the focus of the brand-new Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons for Augus... by The Acoustic Asylum

21 min listen

Ep29 – 10 Tips to HELP You Improve the Fundamentals (And a Lesson from the Movie The Shining): This week’s episode is all about improving the fundamentals. Today, we are looking at 10 powerful tips that will help your playing every single day. On the guitar, people often try to run before they can walk. However, making little improvements re... by The Acoustic Asylum

17 min listen

Ep21 – Why Testing Your Skills Is Crucial (And a Five-Question Guitar Ear Training Game): I’m a huge fan of testing students on their knowledge of the guitar. Testing, quizzes, and ear training challenges are a powerful and proven way to improve your guitar playing and your musicality. In today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep24 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #8 – Rhythm Is King: This week’s podcast episode is all about Rule #8 of the Asylum. Today, I’m sharing some thoughts on how to develop good rhythm. Often people feel they “lack rhythm” and get frustrated about this, especially since good rhythm skills are crucial for ... by The Acoustic Asylum

19 min listen

Ep22 – My 10-Year Anniversary and Why We All Need a Moment of Reflection on the Guitar: Today’s episode is a very special one. In this podcast, I’m sharing my backstory of how I started teaching guitar full time and why we all need a moment of reflection when learning the guitar. It’s a bit of a longer episode, but I’m not just waffli... by The Acoustic Asylum

22 min listen

Ep33 – Unveiling a Christmas Surprise and the Musical Magic of ‘No Chord Fingerstyle’: This week’s episode is all about the musical magic of the ‘No Chord Fingerstyle’ method and Christmas songs. Today, we are looking at the main reasons why you should learn a couple of Christmas songs and how you can do this. Apart from the wonderfu... by The Acoustic Asylum

13 min listen

Ep30 – Travelling Through Time with the Music of Our Lives: This week’s episode is all about memories and music. Today, we are looking at how music is the soundtrack to our lives. Music is incredibly important to so many of us, and having all those little songs that we associate with different events in our... by The Acoustic Asylum

12 min listen

Ep28 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #9 – Play Along With Others (It’s Not As Scary As It Seems): This week’s episode is all about Rule #9 of the Acoustic Asylum. Today, we are looking at the importance of playing along with others. Music is all about the social aspect and playing along with others is a great way of enjoying music and exercisin... by The Acoustic Asylum

11 min listen

Ep25 – The ‘10x Method’ for Improving Your Songs, Musicality, and Memory: This week’s episode is all about the “10x Method”. Today, we are looking at a framework that ties together all the different ideas I teach into one solid plan you can use. Focused practice is key to improving your playing. The 10x Method is a st... by The Acoustic Asylum

16 min listen

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Ep14 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #4 – Set Realistic Expectations or Face the Pain of Eternal Frustration

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