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.106) What are the top playing speeds for a modern rock/metal guitarist? 03.06.2019 5:23

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 106 Today’s question: “What are the top playing speeds for a modern rock/metal 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 epi...

(Ep.105) 7 string guitar: Is it worth trying to make the transition? 30.05.2019 6:56

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 105 Today’s question: “7 string guitar: Is it worth trying to make the transition?” 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.104) Should I improvise over chord changes or just the scale? 27.05.2019 4:47

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 104 Today’s question: “Should I improvise over chord changes or just the scale?” 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 - ema...

(Ep.103) Do I need an Electric Guitar University degree to become a professional guitarist? 23.05.2019 3:31

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 103 Today’s question: “Do I need an Electric Guitar University degree to become 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...

(Ep.102) What is my opinion on Electric Guitar competitions? 20.05.2019 4:17

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 102 Today’s question: “What is my opinion on Electric Guitar competitions?” 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.101) Why I don't play Guitar during Ask the Guitar Coach series? 16.05.2019 4:46

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number Today’s question: “Why I don't play Guitar during Ask the Guitar Coach series?” 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.100) Are you still practicing Guitar 6-14 hours per day? 13.05.2019 4:34

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number Today’s question: “Are you still practicing Guitar 6-14 hours per day?” 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.099) How to use social media to promote my guitar playing? 09.05.2019 4:39

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number Today’s question: “How to use social media to promote my 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...

(Ep.098) Do you prefer Active or Passive pickups and which are your favourite ones? 06.05.2019 2:56

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 98 Today’s question: “Do you prefer Active or Passive pickups and which are your favourite 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 featured in an upcom...

(Ep.097) I play Guitar all day but I am not getting any better. Why? 02.05.2019 5:48

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 97 Today’s question: “I play Guitar all day but I am not getting any better. Why? ” 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.096) I know several chord/scale shapes, but missing the notes. Do I need to learn them? 29.04.2019 3:23

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 96 Today’s question: “I know several chord/scale shapes, but missing the notes. Do I need to learn them?” 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...

(Ep.095) My hands are small - should I give up on guitar? 25.04.2019 3:40

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 95 Today’s question: “My hands are small - should I give up on 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 episode - email it at...

(Ep.094) Why does my playing speed fluctuate from day to day? 22.04.2019 3:34

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 94 Today’s question: “Why does my playing speed fluctuate from day to day?” 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.093) Can I get better in Electric Guitar if I only practice 30-45' per day? 18.04.2019 5:30

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 93 Today’s question: “Can I get better in Electric Guitar if I only practice 30-45' per day? ” 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.092) Music Business: Own the brand you are putting your work into 15.04.2019 7:14

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 92 Today’s question: “Music Business: Own the brand you are putting your work into” 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.091) Differences between a Guitar teacher and a Guitar coach 11.04.2019 5:39

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 91 Today’s question: “Differences between a Guitar teacher and 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...

(Ep.090) I tried to but I can't play some music phrases. What can I do? 08.04.2019 8:23

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 90 Today’s question: “I tried to but I can't play some music phrases. What can I do?” 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.089) In what order should I learn the various minor scales on the Guitar? 04.04.2019 4:58

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 89 Today’s question: “In what order should I learn the various minor scales on 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 upcoming ep...

(Ep.088) Which Harmony & Theory book do you suggest? 01.04.2019 3:24

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 88 Today’s question: “Which Harmony & Theory book do you suggest?” 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.087) What is the correct Thumb position for playing Electric Guitar? 28.03.2019 5:36

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 87 Today’s question: “What is the correct Thumb position for playing Electric 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 episode...

(Ep.086) What is my favorite Electric Guitar for around 600$? 25.03.2019 4:30

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 86 Today’s question: “What is my favorite Electric Guitar for around 600$?” 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.085) Why do bad playing habits return, even though I am having lessons? 21.03.2019 3:13

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 85 Today’s question: “Why do bad playing habits return, even though I am having 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 upcoming epis...

(Ep.084) I like my Electric Guitar when practicing, but it does not record well in the studio 18.03.2019 4:18

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 84 Today’s question: “I like my Electric Guitar when practicing, but it does not record well in the 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 i...

(Ep.083) What is your process for composing original music? 14.03.2019 3:01

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 83 Today’s question: “What is your process for composing original 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 episode - email it a...

(Ep.082) How can I make practicing technique more interesting? 13.03.2019 3:43

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 82 Today’s question: “How can I make practicing technique more interesting?” 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 i...