Ioannis Anastassakis

Ask the Guitar Coach (International Edition)

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Welcome to "Ask the Guitar Coach" - the ONLY podcast where all your guitar learning questions are answered! Hosted by professional Electric Guitar Coach, Ioannis Anastassakis (www.ioannis.org)If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode, send us an email at ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in “Ask The Guitar Coach”!

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Ioannis Anastassakis

Episodes

(Ep.206) Should I upgrade my Squier Strat after one year of playing guitar? 23.11.2020 3:39

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 206 Today’s question: “Should I upgrade my Squier Strat after one year of playing guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming epi...

(Ep.205) 5 reasons why I like releasing EPs 16.11.2020 10:36

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 205 Today’s question: “5 reasons why I like releasing EPs” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email add...

(Ep.204) 5 things I would advise my younger self 09.11.2020 8:50

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 204 Today’s question: “5 things I would advise my younger self” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the emai...

(Ep.203) The top 5 equipment buying mistakes guitarists make 02.11.2020 10:36

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 203 Today’s question: “The top 5 equipment buying mistakes guitarists make” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it...

(Ep.202) What is your opinion on guitar lesson packages from Youtube guitar players? 27.10.2020 5:08

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 202 Today’s question: “What is your opinion on guitar lesson packages from Youtube guitar players?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upc...

(Ep.201) Why do my guitar strings break? 19.10.2020 7:28

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 201 Today’s question: “Why do my guitar strings break?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email addres...

(Ep.200) Is the advice you give in Ask the Guitar Coach applicable to bass as well? 12.10.2020 3:24

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 200 Today’s question: “Is the advice you give in Ask the Guitar Coach applicable to bass as well?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upco...

(Ep.199) Should I focus on playing styles of music that are popular as a composer/performer? 05.10.2020 4:37

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 199 Today’s question: “Should I focus on playing styles of music that are popular as a composer/performer?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured i...

(Ep.198) Lately I am worried because I do not have the will to practice... Should I give up? 29.09.2020 4:58

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 198 Today’s question: “Lately I am worried because I do not have the will to practice... Should I give up?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured i...

(Ep.197) What is more important to the tone of an electric guitar, the pickups or the body/wood? 21.09.2020 4:03

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 197 Today’s question: “What is more important to the tone of an electric guitar, the pickups or the body/wood?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featur...

(Ep.196) Should I experiment to learn to setup my electric guitar by myself? 14.09.2020 4:30

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 196 Today’s question: “Should I experiment to learn to setup my electric guitar by myself?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming ep...

(Ep.195) Each week I get new materials from my teacher. Do I stop practicing the previous ones? 07.09.2020 5:48

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 195 Today’s question: “Each week I get new materials from my teacher. Do I stop practicing the previous ones?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be feature...

(Ep.194) 3 kinds of Guitar "teachers" to AVOID! 31.08.2020 11:41

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 194 Today’s question: “3 kinds of Guitar "teachers" to AVOID!” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email...

(Ep.193) When I hear amazing guitar players on YouTube, I get discouraged! 24.08.2020 4:13

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 193 Today’s question: “When I hear amazing guitar players on YouTube, I get discouraged!” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming epis...

(Ep.192) I have been playing guitar for 2 years. Should I join a band? 17.08.2020 4:17

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 192 Today’s question: “I have been playing guitar for 2 years. Should I join a band?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode...

(Ep.191) Do I have to move to a major city to become a professional in music? 10.08.2020 4:52

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 191 Today’s question: “Do I have to move to a major city to become a professional in music?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming e...

(Ep.190) Is using Guitar Tabs bad for you? 03.08.2020 4:47

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 190 Today’s question: “Is using Guitar Tabs bad for you?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email addr...

(Ep.189) What are the Blind Spots you often mention? 27.07.2020 5:38

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 189 Today’s question: “What are the Blind Spots you often mention?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the...

(Ep.188) Does it help my guitar progress, if I play in several bands? 20.07.2020 7:34

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 188 Today’s question: “Does it help my guitar progress, if I play in several bands?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode -...

(Ep.187) What electric guitar should I buy before starting electric guitar lessons? 13.07.2020 3:40

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 187 Today’s question: “What electric guitar should I buy before starting electric guitar lessons?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upco...

(Ep.186) What is the role of a Guitar Coach? 06.07.2020 8:08

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 186 Today’s question: “What is the role of a Guitar Coach?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email ad...

(Ep.185) Scales and different fingering systems (3 nps, 4nps, CAGED) 29.06.2020 4:22

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 185 Today’s question: “Scales and different fingering systems (3 nps, 4nps, CAGED)” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode -...

(Ep.184) Why do some guitarists tie a sock on top of the guitar neck? 22.06.2020 5:25

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 184 Today’s question: “Why do some guitarists tie a sock on top of the guitar neck?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode -...

(Ep.183) I am way too tired from work to be able to practice seriously... 15.06.2020 7:30

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 183 Today’s question: “I am way too tired from work to be able to practice seriously...” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episo...

(Ep.182) 3 “strange” secrets about making progress in your guitar playing 08.06.2020 7:54

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 182 Today’s question: “3 “strange” secrets about making progress in your guitar playing” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episo...