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In episode #6 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer three more questions from listeners. They are 1. What are the differences between major and minor scales and how are minor diatonic chords created? 2. Do you have any tips on recording your guitar? What kind of software/ equipment would you recommend? 3. How do you decide what guitar tone goes with a particular song? Show notes at https://www.p...

In episode #5 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. Best way to mix minor and major pentatonics over 7th chords? 2. Is there an order in which we have to learn scales? 3. How to get started with eighth note strumming? 4. Do you have any tips for vibrato on bends? 5. How to rake across the strings in blues music? Show notes at https://www.playguitar...

In episode #4 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are 1. Tips for building speed on legato sections? 2. How to get started with a new loop pedal? 3. How to start applying formal ear training to the guitar? 4. What do you think about getting rid of pedals in favor of a Line6 Helix? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/speed-loop-pedals-e...

In episode #3 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. What to do when you have no one to play with? 2. What is a good way of memorizing what notes are in a scale? 3. How do you deal with a bad jamming situation? 4. If you only had 10 min to practice on a busy day, what would you focus on? 5. Any tips on getting started writing riffs and combining the...

In the second episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are: 1. How do you learn to mix different styles? 2. How to you palm mute? 3. How do you identify the key of a song? 4. I'm confused by learning guitar from youtube. Where do I go from here? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-styles-palm-mutes-keys-and-youtube-qa-2 Copyr...

In this first episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four questions from listeners. They are 1. How do you make your solos sound less like scales? 2. Do I have any tips for coming up with licks? 3. Any tips for unlocking the fretboard? 4. What's the best order to start off writing a song? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/solos-licks-fretboard-and-songs-spring-qa-1 Cop...

Today, I'm taking a hard look at Vibrato. Vibrato is something extremely important that usually gets very little attention. I go over what it is, the different types, and some exercises for you. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/vibrato-for-guitar-066 Copyright ©2019

If learning to play the modes is the next step in your lead playing, make sure you listen to this episode before you start. Today, I take something that seems complicated and break it down so you can start using modes right away. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/explaining-modes-for-guitar-065 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Knowing what to look for is the key to curing sloppy playing. If you could stand to tighten up your playing, you don't want to miss this one! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-i-make-my-guitar-playing-smoother-and-cleaner-064 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I demonstrate my five favorite devices that help you get the most mileage out of your guitar licks! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-get-the-most-out-of-your-guitar-licks Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

What should I work on next? It's a question I get all of the time and today I give a surefire system to put your guitar practice back on track! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-should-i-work-on-next-062 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I discuss the five big challenges of moving from your practice space to the stage. Once you know what to expect, it makes it so much easier! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/moving-from-the-practice-space-to-the-stage Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today I share my five-part plan to build great guitar solos... every time! If you've ever struggled to come up with a good sounding solo, this one is for you! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-you-build-a-guitar-solo Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I unlock the CAGED. The CAGED system. I talk about what it is, my opinions on it, and how you can make the CAGED system work for you. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/should-i-learn-the-caged-system Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, we answer your questions on our second listener Q&A. The questions cover strong and weak beats, determining the key of a song, amp sim software, the dreaded F chord, and moving from electric to acoustic guitar. I'm very excited to be joined by (the Play Guitar Facebook Group Moderator) Chris Ward! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/listener-qa-2 Copyright ©2019 Play Guita...

Today, I present the basics of playing a Jazz chord melody on guitar, and how it relates to fingerstyle. (And, it's the one year anniversary of the show!) Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-basics-of-playing-a-chord-melody-on-guitar Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I take some well needed time to answer this very common question: "What's the best way to learn songs?" Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/whats-the-best-way-to-learn-songs Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Helping The "Career" Beginner Guitarist. Getting stuck at the beginner stage can last for a really long time. Today, I help you break that cycle and move up to the next level. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/helping-the-career-beginner-guitarist Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

It's my GUITAR 30 CHALLENGE! Take this 30 minutes a day for 30 days challenge with me to jumpstart your practicing and get the results you need! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-30-challenge Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, it's 2019! I take a look at what's changed over the past year and how to make the most with your guitar progress for the year to come! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/learning-guitar-in-2019 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I share my tips on setting up your guitar. Whether your new guitar isn't playing right or your old one needs a refresh, it's not as hard as you think (and you already have most of what you need.) Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/setting-up-your-guitar Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I go over dynamics on the electric guitar. From clean to mean I'll talk about getting our dynamics, gain and volume straight! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/dynamics-gain-and-volume Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

The HOW and WHY of mixing Major and minor pentatonic scales. This could be your next step towards more complex and interesting solo lines! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-major-and-minor-pentatonic-scales Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

How do you keep your guitar practice FUN? I've got 7 tips for all levels of guitarists to make your practice fun and effective. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/7-tips-to-make-guitar-practice-fun Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

It's guitar buying season! Today, I help you make the right decisions to save you a ton of time, money, and frustration. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-guitar-buyers-guide Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast