(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, August 01, 2012 ) San Francisco, CA - Learning the art of playing a guitar takes time and dedication and for Dean Phelps, a pastor from Greenwood, Indiana, those are the two ingredients that have led him to be named the ‘Thumbpicking Champion’. Singing and playing the guitar for over 30 years now, Phelps has made a name for himself in the field, but unlike most musicians, the pastor is known for being the best when it comes to thumbpicking technique. His unique and rare talent allows him to change genres of music using a single guitar, unimaginable by even the most experienced when it comes to playing the guitar, since for them, it would require the use of at least two or more. Phelps has been recognized on the local and national level a number of times and while talking to therepublic.com, the musician believes that it is his music that captures the attention of people. In May, the 53-year-old won top prize in the National Thumbpicking Guitar Contest, which was held in Mountain View, Arkansas. "I haven't played anywhere where I don't find people, even if they're engaged in conversation, tapping their foot or nodding their head a little bit. You've clicked on a beat for them," he said. For many aspiring guitarists of the new generation, seeing Dean Phelps play is definitely motivational and encouraging being able to do whatever they want. With his style and position today, singers, songwriters and even players will be able to see that hard work does eventually pay off. A guitar is certainly one of the most versatile instruments currently and has a special place in the hearts of enthusiast and musicians likewise, but learning the techniques and working on them ultimately make the music and listening to it worthwhile. Daniel Phelp is currently working on his latest album, Picking the Faith, which is said to be a harmonious mix between traditional hymns and gospel music. It will be his fourth and Phelp’s plans on celebrating it on August 19, at the Southport Christian Church. About HowtoPlayaGuitar.org: Learning how to play a guitar does not have to be hard anymore with HowtoPlayaGuitar.org. Explore your inner musician and unleash the star within by visiting the online resource today!
