ABOUT
CALUM VAUGHAN

AUTHOR

Calum’s been jamming on the guitar since he was 8 years old. And while he’s always looking for new ways to improve upon his skill, he isn’t just focused on growing his abilities as a musician.

He loves teaching other people about the guitar and how to become a successful musician.

Calum Vaughan

Lifelong Musician

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about Calum

Why am I giving advice on Guitar Space?

I’m here at Guitar Space to provide my advice because I have been a passionate guitarist for almost my entire life. I am 27 years old and first learned on a jumbo acoustic from my father when I was around 8 years old. I’ve been honing my craft ever since!

What is my favorite guitar?

I’ve played all manner of guitars throughout my time as a guitarist, but I think it’s pretty difficult to beat a Gibson Les Paul – it’s such a versatile guitar!

What’s the best piece of advice I’d give to a beginning guitarist?

To all you beginning guitarists, I would recommend starting your journey by learning open chords. This may feel boring and you may want to progress straight to barre chords and solos, but trust me – open chords will help your hands and fingers adjust to the instrument.

What song am I learning how to master now?

I’ve been trying to master the guitar rendition of “Flight of the Bumblebee” for just about my whole career as a guitarist. Recently, I’ve been making some serious progress!

What was the first song I learned how to play?

The first song that I learned on the guitar was “Blowing in the Wind” by Bob Dylan.

ARTICLES BY CALUM

BLOG

January 30, 2022

By Calum Vaughan

Guitar Truss Rod Adjustment Guide

There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem with your guitar, only to discover that it is a problem with your truss rod. The truss rod is essentially the spine of the guitar, and the thought of operating on it is incredibly intimidating. I will always remember the first time that I had to […]

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