Bite Size Guitar Podcast

Expanding your comfort zone on guitar is an important way to prevent plateaus or getting bored with the guitar. In this episode, find out a few ways you can expand your comfort zone and why it's important to keep pushing yourself forward. Check out useful tips and resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-25/

Find out the different ways you can learn to play songs on guitar and whether you should learn to read music. I'll walk you through the different options you have and why there are so many conflicting opinions about reading music for guitar. Check out tutorials for all types of written music for guitar at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-24/

Learn the important differences between single and multi-effects pedals and which one suits you best. There are a lot of different guitar pedals you can choose from, so this episode will explain what really matters and how the type of pedals you use impact your tone and playing. Check out guides and reviews on a wide range of pedals at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-23/

Learn what it means to find your unique voice on guitar and why it matters. This episode is important for any time you feel bored with guitar, you lack motivation, or you just feel stuck. Find your voice on guitar in this episode and check out resources to help you out at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-22/

Find out how to get started writing your own music and what to add to your practice routine to work on songwriting skills. Songwriting is a tough topic to talk about, so this episode will give you some clear exercises to practice so you can start writing your own music. Check out resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-21/

Are you better off using a pick or your fingers to play arpeggios? Should you grow your nails long or keep them short? How do you learn and practice arpeggios? This episode answers some questions from a listener on how to learn and play arpeggios on guitar. Check out resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-20/

Many guitarists believe if you learn music theory, it hurts your creativity. Does music theory turn you into an emotionless robot? This episode talks about why so many guitarists think about music theory in very different ways. If you've been wondering whether you should learn music theory or not, listen to this episode. Check out resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/...

Find out about a trap any musician can fall for and how it can trick you into thinking you're making progress. I'll share a story about two technically accomplished musicians who weren't able to improvise the simplest of solos. Once you learn how something like this can happen, you can avoid falling into the same trap Check out the page for this episode here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/e...

Find out why the typical advice on how to create a guitar practice routine may not be the best approach for you. Hear some examples of different practice routines to learn what might work best for you. Check out the guide to creating a practice routine and other practice tips here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-17/

Using tools to help you get more out of your practice can speed up your progress. Find out three ways you can use a looper pedal to improve your guitar skills and become a better guitarist. If you don't have a looper pedal, by the end of this episode it should be clear why you might want to get one. Check out the exercises covered in this episode here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-...

A metronome can have an incredible impact on your guitar abilities - if you use it properly. This episode explains three different ways you can use a metronome to improve your guitar skills as well as exercises to get you started. Listen to this episode whether you've used a metronome before or never used one. Check out the rhythm exercises for this episode here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podca...

Find out how the way you practice something shapes and changes your playing style in ways that aren't obvious at first. Once you start noticing this, you'll see it everywhere - in your playing and other guitarists' playing styles. Check out some useful practice guides to put the lessons from this episode into action here: https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-14/

Find out how to get started learning songs on guitar by ear. Learn why so many guitarists avoid trying to learn this skill and how you can start with some simple melodies. Find out more about this episode and try learning some simple melodies by ear here https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-13/

If you ever get the urge to upgrade or buy a new guitar, there are a few things you should first consider. This episode looks at whether you really do have a good reason to upgrade your guitar, or whether it's just Gear Acquisition Syndrome (GAS). Learn how to get the best performance out of your guitar before you upgrade. Find out more about this episode here https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/...

Whether you want to build a career out of your guitar playing, or just try something new, find out about different paths you can take as a guitarist. You may find that one of these paths grabs your interest in ways you haven't considered before. Find out more about this episode here https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-11/

When should you move on when learning something new such as a song, riff, scale, or technique? Should you move on when you don't make any more mistakes? Or should you keep working on it to aim towards mastery? Find out which approach is right for you and learn how this choice can change the type of guitarist you become. Find out more about this episode here https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/epi...

The Two Note Challenge helps you see the guitar fretboard in a new way and is a great way to work on your phrasing and note articulation. Find out what the 2-note challenge is and how it can help you avoid getting stuck in ruts. I recommend this challenge for beginners, intermediates, and advanced guitarists to test yourself. Find out more about this episode here https://guitargearfinder.com/podca...

A looper pedal can be a great way to jam or to add something different to live performances. But it's also a fantastic practice tool. Find out how you can use a looper pedal to improve your sense of melody, work on rhythm skills, and learn how to apply music theory in your music. Check out some useful looper pedal resources at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-8/

Developing a good sense of pitch on guitar is a skill that anybody can learn. Whether you think you don't have a good ear or you think you're tone-deaf, listen to this episode to find out how you can develop your sense of pitch. Find out how some simple ear training exercises can make a big difference to your abilities. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.c...

This episode looks at whether you should practice and work on improving your strengths or your weaknesses on guitar. The right answer isn't always obvious and what you work on can change what type of guitarist you become. Find out which path is right for you in this short episode. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-6/

If you've spent any time on social media, guitar forums, or talking to other guitarists, you would have dealt with closed-minded guitarists. Find out in this episode how some guitarists become closed-minded and how being closed or open-minded can affect your guitar playing and your growth as a musician. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episod...

Find out the important differences between mindless and deliberate practice, how to recognize when you've slipped into mindless practice, and how to better plan your practice routine to get the best results. Mindless practice is something almost every guitarist falls into, so listen to this episode to learn how to avoid it. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargearfind...

Recording your guitar playing can be a great practice tool to help you become a better guitarist. Find out how you can use recording as a way to track your progress and find ways to improve your guitar skills in this episode. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargearfinder.com/podcast/episode-3/

Learning to play guitar in an alternate tuning is a great way to mix up your routine and force yourself to think about guitar in a new way. If you ever feel you've hit a plateau with your guitar playing, this episode is for you. In this episode, I'll explain the basics of alternate tunings and why you should regularly play in different tunings.   Check out some useful resources for this episode at...

Hitting a plateau or getting stuck in a rut is something that happens to every guitarist at some point. In this episode, I'll explain what causes plateaus, how to know if you are in a plateau, and how to get out of a rut. Whether you know you're in a rut right now or not, this episode will help you avoid plateaus in the future. Check out some useful resources for this episode at https://guitargear...