Play Guitar Podcast

On today's show, I continue my blues mini series by talking about blues electric guitar tone. It's all about what gear to get for great blues tone and tips to use it effectively. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/blues-electric-guitar-tone-022 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

On today's show, I take a look at the Best Blues Chords For Guitar Players! Having a solid knowledge of the blues is essential. So today I'm going to make sure you know the chords you need to play the blues! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/best-blues-chords-for-guitar-players-021 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

On today's show, I take a look at learning the Blues. Just a little knowledge of how to play Blues guitar can help you in so many different ways! I also have listener feedback. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/020-understanding-blues-guitar Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

On today's show, I continue the path to great guitar tone with effects pedals. I look at the different types of effects and tips on what order to put them in. I also have listener feedback. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/019-effects-pedals-the-path-to-great-guitar-tone-part-3 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

On today's show, I breakdown the basics of guitar amplifiers. Once you understand how classic amps are used for different styles of music, you will be able to make better decisions with your own gear. I also have listener feedback. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/018-amplifiers-the-path-to-great-guitar-tone-part-2 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I'm going to start to help players who are unsure of what guitars to use for different styles of music. This is a big topic and there is never an easy answer. But when you take a look at the classic recordings of your favorite style of music, you start to see some similarities in the gear that is used. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/017-the-path-to-great-guitar-tone-p...

Today I'm going to share a technique that I use to help guitarists who can't seem to get past playing pentatonic scales. You know there are different sounds. You can hear them. You want to play them. But, it always seems that you just keep going back to the pentatonic over and over again. This easy approach may be just what's needed to open up new ideas in your guitar playing! Also, I have some li...

Today, I help players get through the dreaded guitar plateau. I'll break down the reasons that this might happen and what you can do to bust through your guitar rut! Also, I have some listener feedback. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/015-bust-out-of-your-guitar-plateau Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

On today's episode, I take some time to really understand the things that are holding lead guitarists back. Have you ever struggled with lead guitar? I think we all have. It's not easy. I breakdown the four main challenges that lead guitar players have and find ways to breakthrough those problems. Also, I have some listener feedback. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/014-how-to...

Today, I talk about why the minor pentatonic scale works so well... when it shouldn't! Then I explore some other ways of getting "outside" sounds over 7th chords. Also, I have some listener feedback and another installment of creating the band. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/013-the-minor-pentatonic-scale-youre-already-playing-outside Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I answer the question: What chords sound good together on the guitar? To do that we are going to start learning all about Diatonic chords. These are the chords with the strongest relationships and the ones that are heard most often in popular music. Also I have some great Listener Feedback! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/012-what-chords-sound-good-together-on-the-guit...

Today, we are going to help new guitar players get started in the right direction. You would think learning guitar would be very simple with all of the resources we have available to us. But, it's very tough to stay on track and not get overwhelmed. This is a resource that will put new players in the right mindset and help them get more out of the guitar right away. Also I have Listener Feedback a...

The steps to take to avoid frustration that could be ahead of you on the guitar. Also I have Listener Feedback and another installment of creating the band! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/010-how-to-avoid-frustration-when-learning-guitar Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I start sliding guitar scale patterns around into different keys. You can get a lot of mileage out of just one scale pattern. Also I have Listener Feedback and another installment of Creating the Band! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/009-sliding-guitar-scale-patterns-into-new-keys C

Today, I talk about soloing over chords, and the four sticky situations you need to plan for! Also we have some Guitar News and another installment of creating the band! Show notes at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/008-improvising-over-chords Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, we start getting into lead guitar. What is it all about and what are the tools you need to get started. Show notes at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/007-getting-lead-guitar

Today, I unpack guitar scales! It's not just about memorizing a bunch of patterns. Once you know what they really are and how to use them, you will be unstoppable! https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/006-really-understanding-guitar-scales

Today I'm talking about Chords and Arpeggios. We can all play them but do we really know what they are and how they are built. Also we have some guitar news and another installment of creating the band! see https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/005-really-understanding-chords

Today, I introduce technique exercises for the guitar and why they are so effective for players of all levels. Also I have guitar news and another installment of creating the band! see https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/004-technique-exercises

Today, I talk about the one thing that guitarists of all levels need to work on. How to better open up the fretboard. Also I have some guitar news and another installment of Creating the band! see https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/003-open-fretboard

Today, I uncover the ups and downs of recording and playing direct guitar. It's not as easy as it seems. Also I have guitar news and another installment of creating the band! see https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/002-playing-and-recording-direct-guitar

Today I talk about the ups and downs of learning guitar in 2018. Also an introduction to the podcast, guitar news and the first installment of creating the band! see https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/001-learning-guitar-in-2018