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I'm just learnin'

Join me on my journey into the world of guitars. This will be a magic, mysterious, thrilling, sometimes infuriating, journey into learning, playing and recording guitar, and all things guitar related.

No Spring Chicken!

I'm returning to playing guitar after a 20+ year absence, so I'm no virtuoso. (My fingers & brain don't work like they did in my teens / twenties!) I am in essence a beginner. Excuse the mistakes, poor technique, rambling, repetition, repetition and most of all, please, please be encouraging! ​

Learn with me!

Think of me as your learning buddy, your 'pathfinder', a nostalgic reminder of your own guitar learning story, or primarily an entertaining novice on a journey of discovery. I won't take this too seriously. It's a hobby, not life and death.
​Let's have a laugh together.
Hey, I've got a great idea, why don't you just buy something then leave?

​Click here to check out the latest additions to the "Guitars Are Hard" teemill collection ​- a collection of quality, organic clothing. Not only does it make you feel great, but these epic prints will make you look great too. 

There's a variety of T-Shirts & Hoodies for both men & women, featuring the Guitars Are Hard classic logo, guitar based designs & 'cheeky' humorous designs.

We offer free return & exchanges with this collection. If you're not happy with anything, just send back your item using the freepost label.​
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​The Guitars Are Hard Etsy online store relaunched in September 2024 with many new stock items.

There are lots of different types of products, from clothing to household, via stationery, tech and accessories. There truly is something for everyone! Prices range from just £1.50 ($2 / €1.8) to £33.50 ($44 / €40). So, there really is something for every taste & wallet. 

The store isn't just UK based. It's worldwide, and ships from many locations worldwide so you should be able to find a location near you, charging in local currency, reducing shipping costs and removing any hassle with customs, local import duties and bribes etc. (Depending on your country of origin some bribes may apply. Unfortunately, Guitars Are Hard does not receive a cut. Shame.) Go check it out!
eBay
Most of these items are also available on a US-based ebay Shop, if you prefer to buy from there.
TikTok Shop

I also have a smaller, secret, more curated, UK-only, boutique Tik Tok shop. But that's only for the cool kids...

To visit, simply scan the QR code from your mobile.

​Or, you could always just show your appreciation by Buying Me a Coffee...
Cool beginner riffs!
Just learning guitar? Want some easy, cool riffs to play that you can pass off as your own?
​Then lucky you, just look what I've got below for you. Here are five example easy riffs written for beginners. There are loads more on the YouTube channel. Check them all out. Learn to play them, then tell your mates that you wrote them. My gift to you.

This is me...

This is my philosophy, my drivers and my entire reason for doing this.

Oh, and also to look cool when playing!
Once upon a time...

​At the end of 2020 I was challenged to record a cover version of "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes on my guitar. The challenger said that if I recorded it then they would record themselves singing over it. This kick-started my 2022 drive to not only re-learn the guitar, but improve on my 'skills' from my 20's, finally conquer the instrument, and start the "Guitars Are Hard" YouTube channel to share my experiences and knowledge with others.

​If there is anything that you want me to make a video about then please leave a comment requesting it. All guitar-based suggestions considered.
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Thank you.
darrenwhite, Guitars Are Hard
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