Collaborations and Features
Over the years, StringKick has been featured by some of the most respected names in music education and guitar instruction. I've collaborated with major guitar publications, innovative music technology companies, and foundations to bring the StringKick approach to musical development to guitarists around the world!
TrueFire
TrueFire probably needs no introduction: it's probably the biggest guitar lessons site out there today! They republished my article on learning songs by ear, and after that I wrote a follow up article on how learning by ear grows your musicianship skills.
Alfred Music
Alfred Music has been the gold standard in music education publishing since 1922, creating the method books and materials that have taught millions of musicians. I wrote an article for them about the science of motivation for teachers.
Ultimate Guitar
Ultimate Guitar is the world's largest guitar community with millions of users and loads and loads of TABs. They republished my guide to learning chord progressions by ear.
Musicnotes
Musicnotes.com is the world's largest digital sheet music publisher. I wrote articles for them about the science of motivation and about how ear training is beneficial for anyone (even if you mostly read sheet music!).
Guitar World
Guitar World, one of the most recognized guitar publications, featured my article on classic two-string guitar riffs, which I made because they make great ear training practice material!
All About Jazz
All About Jazz has been the premier online jazz publication since 1995. I was glad to contribute an article on ear training for jazz musicians.
Soundbrenner
Soundbrenner creates innovative products for musicians, such as the Pulse: a wearable metronome that literally makes you feel the beat. I wrote an article for them on why ear training is important and how to get started and another on how to grow as a musician.
My Breath, My Music
My Breath, My Music is a truly remarkable organisation. They help differently abled people enjoy playing music, by creating new or adapted instruments.
As you might imagine, if your body has different capabilities than most, the freedom of playing music is especially profound. I worked with My Breath, My Music to create a special version of strumming patterns article for students using an adapted guitar. This guitar allows players with reduced hand function to play three different chords using a lever, so they can experience the joy playing guitar!
MakeMusic
MakeMusic is an industry-leading music technology company behind Finale notation software and the MakeMusic Cloud (SmartMusic) learning platform. I wrote an article for them about overcoming learning plateaus.
Bax Music
Bax Music is one of Europe's largest music retailers. They featured my ear training approach on both their UK and Dutch sites, reaching musicians across Europe.
MusicTeacher
Musicteacher.com featured StringKick in their top 25 Guitar blogs.
Guitar Noise
Guitar Noise has been a trusted resource for guitar players since the early days of online music education. Over the years, I've contributed several articles helping guitarists develop their musical skills and understanding.
Guitar9
Guitar9 has been a respected online guitar publication since the late 1990s, focusing on instructional content and technique development. Over the years, I've contributed numerous articles helping guitarists develop their skills and musical understanding.
Bernadette Teaches Music
I was very happy to see Bernadette Teaches Music mentioned my illustrated guide to barre chords in her video for ukulele players.
Harmony Central
Harmony Central has been a cornerstone of the online music community since 1994, serving musicians with gear reviews, news, and educational content. I was happy to work with them to republish my article on playing what you hear, a fundamental skill for any guitarist!
