Beginner Guitar Academy

In this week's episode, I am continuing my countdown of the 10 greatest guitar solos of the 21st century.

In this week's episode, I am counting down the 10 greatest guitar solos of the 21st century.

Nowadays, everyone is busy and short of time, so optimising your time and making the most of it is essential. That is why in this week's episode, I show you a six-minute practice session that includes everything you need to progress in as little time as possible.

In this week, episode I go through ten bad habits that I often see beginner guitarists make and how to avoid them.

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, we're delving into Arpeggios, specifically how to play them and why they're beneficial. I discuss the difference between harmonic and melodic Arpeggios and provide tips for practising them effectively.

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, learn all about blues music, from its origin in the Deep South of America to its influence on contemporary genres like heavy metal and hip hop.

In this week's Beginner Guitar Academy podcast episode, we discuss something that can make any beginner guitarist a little nervous - recording yourself on video. But don't worry, I've got you covered with five tips to increase your confidence on camera.

In this week's episode, I explore whether Yousician is the best way to learn guitar. Yousician is a Finnish interactive and educational music service that offers instant feedback to users as they play their instruments. With a gamified interface, the app offers courses, songs, and challenges to supplement their main learning pathway. Sounds good but is it the best way to learn guitar as Yousician...

In this week's episode, I discuss the top five greatest live guitar moments of all time. From Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire to The Beatle's first US performance and the birth of Beatlemania.

In this week's episode, I go through 10 common beginner guitarist problems that always come up and give you solutions to help you overcome them or avoid them entirely. 

In this week's episode, I ask BGA members what's one thing they wish they had known sooner about learning to play the guitar.

We are now 90 through the 365-day practice challenge I started in January. This episode is a check-in to see how everybody is getting on with it, and if you haven't started it yet, I will go through everything you need to know to get started.

In this week's episode, I’m going to discuss talent vs skill and why just because you don’t have natural talent, you can still learn to play the guitar.

Strings are fundamental to guitar playing, but if you have ever been to a music shop and seen all the different packs of strings, you will know that choosing strings can be very confusing. In this week's episode, I am going through everything you need to know about guitar strings.

This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.  

This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.

You must have the fundamentals to be good at anything, which is also true of learning guitar. Thats why in this week's episode, I will take you through 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know.

The number one skill students struggle with in their progress checks & level assessments is rhythm. Thats why in this episode, I will walk you through everything you need to know to get your rhythm rock solid.

In this week's episode, I will introduce you to the rule of three, which will get you learning quicker with less frustration and more understanding, so if that sounds good, check it out.

It apparently takes 32 days for the average American to give up their new year's resolution meaning this week is when most people fail, and I don't want that for you. Thats why in this week's episode, I'm going to talk about how to turn your practice into a habit.

In this week's episode, I will try to answer one of my student's questions, What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix? So if you are wondering the same thing, keep listening.

In this episode, I take you through 10 three-chord songs that are fun to play and will help you work on different skills & techniques.

In this episode, I am answering the question is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar? Some think it is, and some think it isn’t, so keep listening to find out what I think.

In this week's episode, I'm talking all about pentatonic scales. What they are, how to practice them and why you would want to.

In this week's episode, I am setting you a challenge which, if you complete. Will see your guitar playing improve dramatically.