Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I talk about the ten things you NEED to get good at guitar. It's not so hard to do if you take take these important steps to heart. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-it-takes-to-get-good-at-guitar-035 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

I'm talking about cool chords on today's podcast! Here are some of my favorite chords you can use to spice up your playing and add new textures to your sound. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/cool-sounding-chords-034 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 33 of the Play Guitar Podcast, it's all about building guitar solos. With just a little planning, you can create melodic, memorable solos every time! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-build-guitar-solos-033 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 32 of the play guitar podcast, I'm talking microphones for your guitar! With a little bit of knowledge your rig can sound fabulous with the just the right mic. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-microphone-for-guitar-032 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today I answer the question: What's holding you back from getting better at the guitar? It just might be your mindset holding you back. Plus some fun news from this past week! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/whats-holding-you-back-from-getting-better-at-the-guitar-031 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 30 of the play guitar podcast I talk about how to get the most out of the most basic gig setup.. the single amp with pedals. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/basic-gig-setup-single-amp-with-pedals-030 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 29 of the play guitar podcast, I share my 3 tips to jumpstart your guitar playing. Try these out to get your playing back on the right path! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/jumpstart-your-guitar-playing-029 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today, I share my favorite exercise for funk rhythm guitar. It's really fun and will make your rhythm playing super focused and super funky! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/funk-rhythm-guitar-28 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 27 of the play guitar podcast I get into funk guitar chords! I start with the basic chords and then show you how to make small changes to get big results! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/funk-guitar-chords-027 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

It's Double Stops, those cool 2 note harmonies that are in so many of our favorite songs. It's easy to use the chords and scales you already know to start playing them. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/double-stops-026 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today I take a look at legato playing. I go through all of the components of this smooth flowing technique, and how to incorporate it in your own playing! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/learning-legato-guitar-025 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 24, I talk about speeding up your guitar playing! If you've had a hard time playing faster, this is the show for you! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/speed-up-your-guitar-playing-024 Copyright ©2018 Play Guitar Podcast

Today on episode 23 of Play Guitar Podcast, I introduce Chord Tone Soloing! It's a different approach to soloing that could take your guitar playing to the next level! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/chord-tone-soloing-023 Copyright ©2018 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...