Lee Anderson

Play Guitar Podcast

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Have you been struggling with the guitar? You are not alone! For the past 30 years I have been helping beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists get out of the guitar rut and find their voice on the guitar. These FREE, FUN, and EASY guitar lessons give you the right mindset for guitar success, and keep you moving forward on the guitar. No matter if you are just starting out or have been playing for years, this is the show that will help you become the guitarist that you always wanted to be! For more lessons, or to just stop by and say hi, come on over to www.playguitarpodcast.com.

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Lee Anderson

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Diatonic Bar Chords Based Off of the A String - Academy Days #25 – 247 28.04.2022 17:13

Let's take the next step, start using the A shape bar chords all over the fretboard, and get past the problems that A shape bar chords can cause. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/dia...

Diatonic Bar Chords Based Off of the E String – Academy Days #24 – 246 27.04.2022 14:23

You've heard them before: Diatonic chords. How do you incorporate them into your practice and playing? Well, let's put them to use today as bar chords. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.c...

The Basics Of Chord Theory - Academy Days #23 - 245 26.04.2022 14:05

Playing your chords is one thing, but understanding how to use them is the next step. Knowing the basics of chord theory can boost your progress as a musician. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarp...

Intro to Diatonic Chords - Academy Days #22 – 244 25.04.2022 18:34

We all ask ourselves these questions at some point: "What chords sound good together and why do they?" Well, today I explain diatonic chords to answer those questions. Play Guitar Discord Community: https://discord.gg/Ena5584fcF Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https:/...

Major Scale All Patterns All Keys – Academy Days #21 - 243 24.04.2022 14:34

Mastering the Major scale is a big step towards being an advanced guitarist. Today, I give you your workflow to make all the patterns and all keys of the Major scale your own. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: htt...

Blues Improv All Patterns All Keys – Academy Days #20 – 242 23.04.2022 17:02

Blues improvisation is very fun and easy to get into. But, really mastering improv is more involved than you would think. Today, I give you the necessary tools and show you how to use them to get the most out of your blues improv. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https...

Rhythm ideas for 12 Bar Blues - Academy Days #19 - 241 22.04.2022 15:36

"OK, I know the chords for Blues. What do I do with them?" Today, I show you the strategy for making interesting blues rhythm guitar figures. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/rhythm-...

Bar Chord Blues Progressions - Academy Days #18 - 240 21.04.2022 15:52

Playing Blues rhythm guitar doesn't have to be limited to open position. Today, I show you how to blues up your bar chords for some great sounds. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/bar...

The Blues Scale - Academy Days #17 - 239 20.04.2022 13:16

A big confusion point to intermediate guitar players is the Blues Scale. Today, I take a look at this very important scale and clear up any confusion. Coaching Link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.co...

Minor Pentatonic Across the Whole Guitar - Academy Days #16 - 238 19.04.2022 16:59

There is so much more to the minor pentatonic scale than just one box scale you learn in the beginning. Today I take a closer look at the minor pentatonic scale. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/minor-pentatonic-across-the-whole-guitar-academy-days-16...

Power Chords on the E, A, and D Strings – Academy Days #15 – 237 18.04.2022 25:09

If you have learned any rock music at all, you have probably come across power chords. Today, I take a look at power chords and ways to play them using the E, A, and D strings. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/power-chords-on-the-e-a-and-d-strings-acad...

Bar Chord Boogie Patterns - Academy Days #14 - 236 17.04.2022 13:33

It's day 14 of Academy Days and today I'm bringing out my inner Marty McFly and looking at the difficulties of Bar chord boogie patterns. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/bar-ch...

Open Position Boogie Patterns - Academy Days #13 - 235 16.04.2022 15:38

One of the most fun things you can do on guitar is playing open position boogie patterns. I'll show you what it is and the challenges that guitarists have when learning them. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at:...

Triplet feel - Academy Days #12 - 234 15.04.2022 13:19

A super-easy way of adding rhythmic complexity to your songwriting and lead melodies is to use some sort of triplet feel. Today, I help you get your triplets sorted. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://...

Open Position Scales - Academy Days #11 - 233 14.04.2022 13:53

Those first scales that you learn in open position usually get left to the wayside. Today, I'll share how powerful and important they are to your playing. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarp...

Scale theory - Academy Days #10 - 232 13.04.2022 14:23

Today I show how understanding scales and how they are created can boost your progress on the guitar and help you to better understand chords, melody, and harmony. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/Ena5584fcF Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://pla...

Improvisation skills - Academy Days #9 - 231 12.04.2022 14:57

Has improvisation left you feeling unprepared? Today, I look at the path to being a great improviser and some tips along the way. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/improvisation...

Why Learn the 12 Bar Blues? – Academy Days #8 – 230 11.04.2022 20:06

The Blues is a big part of learning popular guitar. Today, I show you why you need to have a knowledge of the Blues, even if it's not the style of music you want to play. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: htt...

Playing Bar Chords Correctly - Academy Days #7 - 229 10.04.2022 16:59

Could your bar chords be better? Today, on this 7th episode of Academy Days, I go over the three main reasons that make your bar chords sound bad. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.c...

When Strumming Chord Progressions Seems Complicated - AD#6 – 228 09.04.2022 20:40

On this 6th episode of Academy Days, I help you make sense of complicated strumming patterns over chord progressions. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/when-strumming-chord-progr...

Getting Ideas for Strum Patterns – Academy Days #5 – 227 08.04.2022 13:43

Don't know what strumming pattern to use? In this 5th episode of Academy Days, I give some tips for coming up with your own ideas. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-ideas...

Strumming Issues - Academy Days #4 - 226 07.04.2022 16:33

Strumming bad habits can stick with you for years. On this 4th episode of Academy Days, I show how to break down strumming and how you can clean it up in your playing. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https:...

Open Position Chords and the Bigger Picture – Academy Days #3 - 225 06.04.2022 13:27

On this third episode of Academy Days, I help you get the most out of open position chords. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/open-position-chords-and-the-bigger-picture-academy-...

Should You Make Theory a Priority? – Academy Days #2 – 224 05.04.2022 15:43

On the 2nd day of Academy Days, I answer the question: What do you do when you want to make music theory part of your guitar journey? Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/should-you...

Tips for Using Tab – Academy Days #1 – 223 04.04.2022 17:19

It's the grand opening of Academy Days! We start off with some great tips for getting the most out of tablature. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/tips-for-using-tab-academy-days-1-223/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy