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How to Practice Guitar More Consistently (Without More Willpower)
You don’t need more motivation to practice guitar.You need a better environment.
The best guitarists don’t rely on willpower—they design their space so practice becomes automatic.
Here’s how to build a practice environment that actually works.
Joey Shillolo
Dec 21, 20252 min read


🎸 How to Create a Guitar Practice Routine That Actually Works
A good practice routine doesn’t have to be long or complicated — it just needs to be consistent, focused, and musical. Consistency is the foundation of musical growth. At Toronto Guitar Training, practice routines are designed to be fun and musical, keeping motivation strong. When you genuinely enjoy the process, you’ll naturally reach for your guitar every day—because it feels good, not because you “have to.”
Joey Shillolo
Oct 16, 20252 min read


How to Practice Guitar Without a Guitar
how to sharpen your guitar skills, anytime, anywhere with mental rehearsal
Joey Shillolo
Sep 8, 20253 min read


How Learning Guitar is Like Going to the Gym
As both a personal trainer and guitar teacher, I’ve seen firsthand how success in music and fitness comes from mindset, structure, and consistency. If you're someone who already values your health and fitness, learning guitar can offer the same satisfaction and growth—but with music. It boosts mental focus, reduces stress, and gives you a new way to express yourself creatively.
Joey Shillolo
May 22, 20253 min read


Why the Geometric Approach is Best for Learning Music
The geometric approach to music education involves learning multiple concepts in a rotational manner rather than sequentially.
Joey Shillolo
Feb 17, 20253 min read


How to Properly Hold the Guitar (And Why It Matters for Faster Progress)
For cleaner playing, faster progress, and more confidence on the guitar, place guitar on your LEFT knee.
"Strum,Learn,Laugh, Repeat"
Joey Shillolo
Feb 1, 20253 min read
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