Farewell from Ben!

Thanks to all of you for reading my blog posts over the past decade! I hope you’ve gotten something out of them, and perhaps one day write your own to pass on your knowledge to future guitarists. Knowledge is more than power - it’s our legacy, our history and the defining achievement of our humanity.

I am only able to play the guitar because of those who have gone before, but equally, I’m only able to deliver this message to you because of those who have gone before. Continue the chain of knowledge by passing on to others, no matter your field of interest or expertise.

The Pathfinder Music Lessons team will still be offering wonderful music lessons in Ringwood & Kilsyth ongoing with a great bunch of teachers, students and managers, so I look forward to reading future contributions from others!

Thanks,

Ben Plant

Melbourne, 2025

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Target Tones: How to Effectively use Chord Notes in Your Guitar Solos

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Target Tones: How to Effectively use Chord Notes in Your Guitar Solos

In this article we’re going to look at using chord tones, which are the notes that a chord is made up of, to make your solos sound more cohesive with the chords you’re playing over.

This is closely related to using arpeggios to solo, but good fretboard knowledge will also get you through if you want to stick to using scales.

Best Methods for Learning to Play Guitar (based on your goals)

Best Methods for Learning to Play Guitar (based on your goals)

One of the biggest questions new guitarist have is “what’s the best way to learn the guitar?”

Spoiler - the short answer is that there is no ‘best’ way for everyone. BUT - there is a best way to learn guitar for you, at your current skill level, with your current goals, and that is what this guide is here to help you with.

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How To Record Guitar from Home

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How To Record Guitar from Home

It’s possible (and sometimes even easy) to get great guitar recordings on your own with home studio equipment, provided you know what you’re doing.
I’m going to give you a rundown on all the gear you’ll need, the processes involved and the best places to start if you want to record your guitar playing at home (or really any other instrument for that matter).