The ultimate goal of playing the guitar is to sing a beautiful melody, which is often the most challenging aspect to accomplish, especially when not playing a single line melody.

When playing a single note melody, it's essential to have refined control of touch, but bringing out and singing a melody through a series of chords requires even greater nuance and control.

The independence of each finger is crucial for playing chords effectively, allowing for a beautiful melody to emerge from the interplay of individual finger movements.

I liken the fingers of the right hand to a string quartet, where each finger plays its part independently, contributing to the overall sound while maintaining individuality.

To develop guitar technique, one must start by ensuring the thumb operates independently from the fingers, allowing for relaxed or active finger movements while the thumb performs different tasks.

Independent training for the thumb and fingers is essential, enabling each to function without affecting the other, which is vital for playing beautifully and accurately. To make a melody sing, you need to control each finger individually and develop a relationship between them, allowing for independence and trust in your playing.

I visualize my hands as five dancers, where the thumb acts as the support dancer, enabling the other fingers to perform freely and confidently.

Once the fingers trust each other, we can relax and let our body memory take over the playing, rather than relying on our conscious mind.

The left hand is like dancers, while the right hand functions as a string quartet, and everything must be synchronized to create a beautiful performance.

Independence among the fingers is crucial for being able to sing a melody effectively.

When I sing or speak, I feel the vibrations in my head, which connect me to the music and enhance my expression.

Listening to music, especially when playing, creates a powerful connection that resonates throughout my body, making it feel like the guitar is my own voice.

Before playing, it's essential to feel a sense of freedom in your fingers, allowing them to move without any restrictions, like a bird flying.

When you play the guitar, remember to activate the pleasure centers in your body to receive and produce beauty through music.

Playing music that you love is important because it brings out the best within you, which is what the world needs.