Latest Beginnerguitarlesson Podcast Episodes
Pentatonic Tips, Next Steps, Ear Training, and Finger Exercises - 074
Play Guitar Podcast - May 29, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn today's episode, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are: 1. Do you have any tips to help to learn the five pentatonic shapes? 2. What's the next step after bar chords to step up my playing? 3. Do you have any tips for fun and effective ear training on the guitar? 4. Any exercis...
Pedals into Modeling, Capo Keys, Patterns, Creating Licks. QandA #7 - 073
Play Guitar Podcast - May 22, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn episode #7 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are 1. Does it make sense to use an overdrive pedal with modeling amps? 2. When you use a capo is there an easy way of knowing what key you are in? 3. What's a good book to learn the correct patterns i...
Minor Diatonic Chords, Recording Guitar, and Guitar Tone. QandA #6 - 072
Play Guitar Podcast - May 15, 2019 07:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn episode #6 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer three more questions from listeners. They are 1. What are the differences between major and minor scales and how are minor diatonic chords created? 2. Do you have any tips on recording your guitar? What kind of software/ equipment would you r...
Mixing Pentatonics, Scales, Strumming, Vibrato, and Raking Strings. QandA #5 - 071
Play Guitar Podcast - May 08, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn episode #5 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. Best way to mix minor and major pentatonics over 7th chords? 2. Is there an order in which we have to learn scales? 3. How to get started with eighth note strumming? 4. Do you have any tips for ...
Speed, Loop Pedals, Ear Training, and Pedals vs. Modelers. QandA #4 - 070
Play Guitar Podcast - May 01, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn episode #4 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are 1. Tips for building speed on legato sections? 2. How to get started with a new loop pedal? 3. How to start applying formal ear training to the guitar? 4. What do you think about getting rid of ped...
Playing Solo, Scale Notes, Jamming, Practice, and Riffs QandA#3 - 069
Play Guitar Podcast - April 24, 2019 07:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn episode #3 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. What to do when you have no one to play with? 2. What is a good way of memorizing what notes are in a scale? 3. How do you deal with a bad jamming situation? 4. If you only had 10 min to practic...
Mixing Styles, Palm Mutes, Keys, and YouTube QandA #2 - 068
Play Guitar Podcast - April 17, 2019 07:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn the second episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are: 1. How do you learn to mix different styles? 2. How to you palm mute? 3. How do you identify the key of a song? 4. I'm confused by learning guitar from youtube. Where do I go from here? Sh...
Solos, Licks, Fretboard, and Songs QandA bonus series #1 - 067
Play Guitar Podcast - April 10, 2019 07:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIn this first episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four questions from listeners. They are 1. How do you make your solos sound less like scales? 2. Do I have any tips for coming up with licks? 3. Any tips for unlocking the fretboard? 4. What's the best order to start off writing a son...
Vibrato for guitar - 066
Play Guitar Podcast - April 03, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I'm taking a hard look at Vibrato. Vibrato is something extremely important that usually gets very little attention. I go over what it is, the different types, and some exercises for you. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/vibrato-for-guitar-066 Copyright ©2019
Explaining modes for guitar - 065
Play Guitar Podcast - March 27, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIf learning to play the modes is the next step in your lead playing, make sure you listen to this episode before you start. Today, I take something that seems complicated and break it down so you can start using modes right away. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/explaining-...
How do I make my guitar playing smoother and cleaner? - 064
Play Guitar Podcast - March 20, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsKnowing what to look for is the key to curing sloppy playing. If you could stand to tighten up your playing, you don't want to miss this one! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-i-make-my-guitar-playing-smoother-and-cleaner-064 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
How to get the most out of your guitar licks - 063
Play Guitar Podcast - March 13, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I demonstrate my five favorite devices that help you get the most mileage out of your guitar licks! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-guitar-licks Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
What Should I Work On Next? - 062
Play Guitar Podcast - March 06, 2019 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsWhat should I work on next? It's a question I get all of the time and today I give a surefire system to put your guitar practice back on track! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-should-i-work-on-next-062 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Moving From The Practice Space To The Stage - 061
Play Guitar Podcast - February 27, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I discuss the five big challenges of moving from your practice space to the stage. Once you know what to expect, it makes it so much easier! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/moving-from-the-practice-space-to-the-stage Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
How do you build a guitar solo? - 060
Play Guitar Podcast - February 20, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday I share my five-part plan to build great guitar solos... every time! If you've ever struggled to come up with a good sounding solo, this one is for you! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-you-build-a-guitar-solo Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Should I learn the CAGED system? - 059
Play Guitar Podcast - February 13, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I unlock the CAGED. The CAGED system. I talk about what it is, my opinions on it, and how you can make the CAGED system work for you. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/should-i-learn-the-caged-system Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Listener Q&A #2 - 058
Play Guitar Podcast - February 06, 2019 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, we answer your questions on our second listener Q&A. The questions cover strong and weak beats, determining the key of a song, amp sim software, the dreaded F chord, and moving from electric to acoustic guitar. I'm very excited to be joined by (the Play Guitar Facebook Group Moderator) Ch...
The Basics Of Playing A Chord Melody On Guitar - 057
Play Guitar Podcast - January 30, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I present the basics of playing a Jazz chord melody on guitar, and how it relates to fingerstyle. (And, it’s the one year anniversary of the show!) Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-basics-of-playing-a-chord-melody-on-guitar Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
What's The Best Way To Learn Songs? - 056
Play Guitar Podcast - January 23, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I take some well needed time to answer this very common question: "What’s the best way to learn songs?" Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-learn-songs Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Helping The "Career" Beginner Guitarist - 055
Play Guitar Podcast - January 16, 2019 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsHelping The "Career" Beginner Guitarist. Getting stuck at the beginner stage can last for a really long time. Today, I help you break that cycle and move up to the next level. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/helping-the-career-beginner-guitarist Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar...
GUITAR 30 CHALLENGE! - 054
Play Guitar Podcast - January 09, 2019 08:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIt’s my GUITAR 30 CHALLENGE! Take this 30 minutes a day for 30 days challenge with me to jumpstart your practicing and get the results you need! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-30-challenge Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Learning Guitar In 2019 - 053
Play Guitar Podcast - January 02, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, it’s 2019! I take a look at what’s changed over the past year and how to make the most with your guitar progress for the year to come! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/learning-guitar-in-2019 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast
Setting Up Your Guitar - 052
Play Guitar Podcast - December 26, 2018 08:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I share my tips on setting up your guitar. Whether your new guitar isn’t playing right or your old one needs a refresh, it’s not as hard as you think (and you already have most of what you need.) Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/setting-up-your-guitar Copyright ©2018 ...
Dynamics, Gain, and Volume - 051
Play Guitar Podcast - December 19, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I go over dynamics on the electric guitar. From clean to mean I'll talk about getting our dynamics, gain and volume straight! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/dynamics-gain-and-volume Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
Mixing Major And Minor Pentatonic Scales - 050
Play Guitar Podcast - December 12, 2018 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsThe HOW and WHY of mixing Major and minor pentatonic scales. This could be your next step towards more complex and interesting solo lines! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-major-and-minor-pentatonic-scales Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
7 Tips To Make Guitar Practice Fun - 049
Play Guitar Podcast - December 05, 2018 08:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsHow do you keep your guitar practice FUN? I’ve got 7 tips for all levels of guitarists to make your practice fun and effective. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/7-tips-to-make-guitar-practice-fun Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
My Guitar Buyers Guide - 048
Play Guitar Podcast - November 28, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsIt’s guitar buying season! Today, I help you make the right decisions to save you a ton of time, money, and frustration. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-guitar-buyers-guide Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
My First Listener Q&A Episode - 047
Play Guitar Podcast - November 21, 2018 08:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, I’m giving thanks! Thanks to you with my first listener Q&A episode! Also, A very special guest! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-first-listener-qa-047 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
Streamline Your Progress On The Guitar - 046
Play Guitar Podcast - November 14, 2018 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsToday, It’s all about Progress! Really making progress on the guitar. I go over Exactly what good progress is, what progress feels like on the guitar, average progress for different levels of guitar players, the common hurdles of guitar progress, and streamlining it all with my guitar progress g...
The Rhythm In Rhythm Guitar - 045
Play Guitar Podcast - November 07, 2018 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 192 ratingsImproving your rhythm guitar. It doesn’t matter if you are just starting out or you’re an experienced rhythm player there is always room for improvement. Today I show you how! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-rhythm-in-rhythm-guitar Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast
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