Guitar Teacher Info
Duncan Smith teaches all styles of guitar to people of all ages and abilities in Sydney. He has many years experience and has taught guitar in Australia and overseas. Whether you want to be onstage…
Bass Teacher Info
Duncan Smith also offers bass guitar lessons to people of all ages and abilities. If you are interested in playing bass, then give him a call 0430 406 602 to book your next lesson. As…
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Black Sabbath’s last show
The first Black Sabbath song I ever heard was called ‘Back Street Kids.’ Released in 1976, it contained the line “I’m a rock n roll soldier, gonna play it until I’m dead.” Almost fifty years later, the band members are nearly dead, and they’re playing…
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Guitar Lessons in Sydney
It’s a great time to start bass and guitar lessons in Sydney. I’m kicking off for 2025, so let me tell you about some of the main styles and students I teach. Classic Rock – I get a few adult students who were kids in…
Learn Bass Guitar in Sydney
As a guitar teacher, I’d like to strongly urge you not to learn the guitar. Learn bass guitar instead! What’s the difference? The guitar has six strings, but the bass only has four so it’s easier for a start. The strings are thicker, have a…
Five Reasons the Age of Rock was Unique… and Won’t Come Again
Is rock dead? No, but it’s certainly past its prime. The age of classic rock ran for about four decades, 1960-2000, and has been declining since. Here are five reasons this era was unique and won’t happen again. Although there’s a link to blues, rock…
Guitar Lessons for Adults – Rock n Roll Doctor in Sydney
One of my students is a heart surgeon, and he said our guitar lesson is the highlight of his week. This was surprising. It’s strange to think a man with such an important job values his lesson so much. But it makes sense in a…
Guitar Lessons in Eastern Suburbs Sydney
A few years ago, I went to a clinic by guitar freak, Jeff Loomis. In the Q and A after he finished playing, I nearly said ‘Jeff, do you ever worry that your music is too fast for the human ear to take in?’ Which…
Bass Lessons in Sydney – Eastern Suburbs Studio
Let me tell you about Peta, my best bass guitar student. It’s not that she’s a virtuoso or wants to make it to the top in music. No, she’s happy in her day job. Peta’s the best because in her lessons, we get to jam…
What are the Best Guitar Songs to Learn?
What are the Best Guitar Songs to Learn? That’s easy to answer. The best guitar songs to learn are the ones you like. That’s why I take song requests. That means if you want to learn a particular song, I’ll write it out for you,…
What is the Best Age to Learn Guitar?
Some say the best time to start learning music is when you’re a young child. As someone who was kicked out of piano lessons at age seven, I say ‘not necessarily.’ For some reason, I wasn’t interested in piano at seven. In hindsight, it’s a…
Bass Guitar Lessons in Sydney
If you want to learn guitar in 2024, here’s a better idea – learn the bass instead! Bass guitar lessons in Sydney are starting now. When it comes to playing a stringed instrument, most people think of the guitar. Bass is only an afterthought. I…
Guitar Lessons in Sydney, 2024
If you’re looking for guitar lessons in Sydney, I am starting up now for 2024. I teach all ages, from children to adults. Let me tell you about the main types of students that learn guitar with me. I’ll start with the adults. Most people…