Ask Todd

“What are some good scales to practice?”

- Mark Ledford in Golden, Colorado

“I've been playing the guitar for about two years now, and I still feel like I can't play much of anything. What do you think I should do?”

- Aidan Magidson in Tulsa, Oklahoma

“How do you approach

learning to play your songs?”

- Jennifer Batlin in Boulder, Colorado

“Can you suggest some exercises for developing my technique?”

- Paul Hartry in Denver, Colorado

"Love your song 'North Dakota'.

Are you using some kind of altered tuning?"

- Charles Smart in Denver, Colorado

"Any tips for memorizing a piece?"

- Paul Randall in Lyons, Colorado

"What do I need to do to become the best guitarist in the world?"

- Geoffrey Grossnickle in Chicago, Illinois

"What do you think about

when you are playing?”

- Glenn Browning in Denver, Colorado

"What is the most important thing

a guitarist needs to know?”

- Rick Tedder in Taos, New Mexico

"Since I'm left-handed,

do I need a left-handed guitar?”

- Richard Laitala in Estes Park, Colorado

"Is it really necessary to learn to read music?"

- Emily Eberhart in Golden, Colorado

"How many hours should I practice each day?"

- Harold Cole in Ft. Wayne, Indiana

"I don't like practicing scales. Are scales really the best way to develop my technique?"

- Ron McKeen in Denver, Colorado

"I find the guitar to be a very frustrating instrument. Do you?"

- Matt Reeves in Raleigh, North Carolina

“I can't seem to get beyond the basics. Everything I try to do beyond strumming

simple chords still seems difficult.

Is it me or the guitar?"

- Jason Lanier in Boulder, Colorado