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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://...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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:...

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-...

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...

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

Spend some time with me today as we prepare for the next phase of this awesome guitar podcasting journey. Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlayGuitarPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargro...

In our last episode in this music theory mini-series, I pull it all together and show you why (and how) to use music theory in your own playing. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/using-music-theory-in-your-guitar-playing-221/ Co...

Let's take our first step towards mastery of the guitar. Today, I share how to add music theory to your practice. FREE Guitar Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/adding-music-theory-to-your-practice-220/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

So many guitarists have avoided learning music theory because it seems difficult. Today, I check out the real reasons why music theory can be a struggle for guitarists, and then I share the reasons why I find it my most valuable resource. FREE guitar practicing course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes a...

Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between classical, jazz, and popular music theory (and how we can use this to our advantage). FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/not-all-music-theory-is-the-same-218/ Copyright ©2022 Pl...

The sooner you start using Music Theory for Guitar as a tool, the sooner you reap the rewards of what just a little knowledge can do for your playing. Free Guitar Practice Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/what-music-theory-for-guitar-is-and-what-it-isnt-217/ Cop...

It's just me and you today! Let's talk about what to do when everything breaks down and how you start moving forward again. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/what-do-you-do-when-you-stop-moving-forward-216/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Getting stuck SUCKS! If you find yourself getting stuck and frustrated with the guitar, I'm sharing my easy system that pulls you out of the mud... every time. FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-un-stuck-guitar-motivation-215/ Copyright...

Do you want to get better at guitar but you feel lost? Today, I share the four pillars of a successful guitar learning process and some tips for speeding up the process.  FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/guitar-learning-process-get-better-series-...

The Fender Clean sound has been the foundation for many of our favorite legendary guitar tones. Today, I'll show you how to use some of the best and get them easily with the Spark Amplifier.  FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/setting-up-fender-sty...

Does the thought of music theory turn you off? Today, I go over the main reasons why knowing a little about music theory can make your guitar playing great.  FREE practice course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/how-to-use-music-theory-on-guitar-212/ Copyright ©2022 Pl...

What's the next step after you get your practicing right. It's staying motivated. Today, I help those players who ride the "motivation roller coaster" stay on an even and level track. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ FREE practice course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/guitar-motivation-211/ Copyrigh...

Have you been wasting time while practicing guitar? Today, I blow up the biggest time-wasters and help you get the best results from your guitar practice. Free practice routine course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/stop-wasting-time-while-practicing-guitar-201/ Copyr...