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.181) 5 things I LOVED about studying in GIT (Hollywood) 01.06.2020 7:55

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 181 Today’s question: “5 things I LOVED about studying in GIT (Hollywood)” 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.180) Apart from musical ability, what are the necessary qualities of potential band members? 26.05.2020 8:47

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 180 Today’s question: “Apart from musical ability, what are the necessary qualities of potential band members?” 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.179) 3 things I HATED about studying in GIT (Hollywood) 18.05.2020 6:21

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 179 Today’s question: “3 things I HATED about studying in GIT (Hollywood)” 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.178) Practicing for 8 hours every 4 days vs practising 2 hours every day for 4 days? 11.05.2020 5:03

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 178 Today’s question: “Practicing for 8 hours every 4 days vs practising 2 hours every day for 4 days?” 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...

(Ep.177) If we have a few lessons together during summer, will Ι be able to make a lot of progress? 04.05.2020 7:09

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 177 Today’s question: “If we have a few lessons together during summer, will Ι be able to make a lot of progress?” 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 fea...

(Ep.176) What is your opinion on Yngwie Malmsteen and his music/guitar playing style? 27.04.2020 6:43

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 176 Today’s question: “What is your opinion on Yngwie Malmsteen and his music/guitar playing style?” 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 up...

(Ep.175) How do you find musical ideas for your original compositions? 20.04.2020 7:58

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 175 Today’s question: “How do you find musical ideas for your original compositions?” 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.174) Are great guitar players just "Born With It"? 13.04.2020 9:46

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 174 Today’s question: “Are great guitar players just "Born With It"?” 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 th...

(Ep.173) Do you ever feel bored of your life as a professional guitarist? 06.04.2020 4:23

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 173 Today’s question: “Do you ever feel bored of your life as a professional guitarist?” 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.172) Should I practice Legato/Hammer-ons & Pull-offs, with a clean or a distorted guitar sound? 30.03.2020 5:05

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 172 Today’s question: “Should I practice Legato/Hammer-ons & Pull-offs, with a clean or a distorted guitar sound?” 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...

(Ep.171) How can Ι have a stable and secure music career? 23.03.2020 10:22

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 171 Today’s question: “How can Ι have a stable and secure music career?” 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...

(Ep.170) Should guitar players learn to play songs? 16.03.2020 4:16

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 170 Today’s question: “Should guitar players learn to play songs?” 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 e...

(Ep.169) How often do I need to change my guitar picks? 09.03.2020 3:20

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 169 Today’s question: “How often do I need to change my guitar picks?” 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 t...

(Ep.168) EGC Guitar Tips - Memorizing/Learning vs Practicing 03.03.2020 5:57

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 168 Today’s question: “EGC Guitar Tips - Memorizing/Learning vs Practicing” 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.167) How long should a practice session be for a specific technical exercise? 24.02.2020 4:38

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 167 Today’s question: “How long should a practice session be for a specific technical exercise?” 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 upcomi...

(Ep.166) Recording at a regular studio vs recording at a home studio 17.02.2020 6:26

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 166 Today’s question: “Recording at a regular studio vs recording at a home studio” 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.165) I feel that my guitar teacher is not advancing me fast enough in our lessons 10.02.2020 7:11

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 165 Today’s question: “I feel that my guitar teacher is not advancing me fast enough in our 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 up...

(Ep.164) Is it absolutely necessary for my guitar teacher/coach be an amazing guitarist? 03.02.2020 5:33

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 164 Today’s question: “Is it absolutely necessary for my guitar teacher/coach be an amazing guitarist?” 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...

(Ep.163) I want to be a professional guitarist, but I do not enjoy teaching guitar 27.01.2020 8:03

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 163 Today’s question: “I want to be a professional guitarist, but I do not enjoy teaching 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 upcom...

(Ep.162) I have lots of music project ideas but end up doing nothing. How can I get things done? 20.01.2020 6:54

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 162 Today’s question: “I have lots of music project ideas but end up doing nothing. How can I get things done?” 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.161) What is your opinion on the various tools that claim to strengthen your fingers? 13.01.2020 5:59

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 161 Today’s question: “What is your opinion on the various tools that claim to strengthen your fingers?” 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 a...

(Ep.160) Should I not use my pinky when playing guitar tabs? 06.01.2020 3:59

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 160 Today’s question: “Should I not use my pinky when playing guitar tabs?” 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.159) Which Music College/University degree do you suggest I study for? 30.12.2019 6:58

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 159 Today’s question: “Which Music College/University degree do you suggest I study for?” 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.158) Can you tell me how long it will take to get really good at playing the guitar? 23.12.2019 4:18

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 158 Today’s question: “Can you tell me how long it will take to get really good at playing the 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...

(Ep.157) How can I use Youtube to advance my guitar profile/career? 16.12.2019 13:05

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 157 Today’s question: “How can I use Youtube to advance my guitar profile/career?” 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 - e...