060 - How to Create a Kick-A** Practice Routine
In this week's episode, I give you an overview of what we covered in the recent 14-day practice challenge and show you how to create a kick-A** practice routine.
Jan 14, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Beginner Guitar Academy
This podcast is for beginner guitarist who want to take the confusion out of learning and the pain out of practice
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059 - 10 Best Guitarists of 2021 (Part 2)
This episode is the second in a two-part series counting down the ten best guitarists of 2021.
Jan 09, 2022•38 min•Season 1Ep. 59
058 - 10 Best Guitarists of 2021 (Part 1)
This episode is the first in a two-part series counting down the ten best guitarists of 2021.
Dec 31, 2021•36 min•Season 1Ep. 58
057 - 10 New Year's Resolutions to rock 2022
2022 is fast approaching so in this episode, I go through 10 new year resolutions that will help you rock 2022.
Dec 23, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 57
056 - When To Learn The Notes On The Neck
In this weeks episode, I am going to be talking about the Notes down the guitar neck, when you should learn them, why you should learn them and how to go about learning them. So if you want to get notes under your fingers instead of just fret numbers check this episode out.
Dec 19, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 56
055 - 7 Reasons You Are Not Making Progress
We all wish we were better guitar players, and we all want to make faster progress. But there might be a few things that are holding you back from seeing the results you want. In this weeks episode, I take you through the 7 most common reasons beginners don't make progress on the guitar.
Dec 11, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 55
054 - Gifts For Guitar Players
In this weeks episode, I'm taking a look at some guitar gifts, gifts you can buy other guitar players or that you can keep yourself depending on how generous you are.
Dec 04, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 54
053 - Should I Use a Pick or Fingers?
In this episode, I will answer one of the most common questions I get from beginner guitarists: should I use a pick or my fingers to play the guitar.
Nov 26, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 53
052 - 7 Must Know Christmas Songs
In this episode, I go through the 7 must know Christmas songs that will bring a smile to everybody's face over the Christmas period.
Nov 20, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 52
051 - Major Chords vs Minor Chords
In this episode, we are looking at major and minor chords, how they are constructed and how they sound, so if you want a better understanding of these super common chords, keep listening.
Nov 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 51
050 - 7 Steps To Faster Chord Changes
In this weeks episode, I take you through 7 steps that will make your chord changes faster & smoother. I also announce the winner of our giveaway to win a year's access to Beginner Guitar Academy worth $468.
Nov 06, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 50
049 - The Most Important Scale You Will Ever Learn
In this week's episode, I go over the major scale. The major scale is the most basic and important scale there is. We will go over how to construct the major scale, play in different keys, practice it, and a few songs to put it to work. Everything you need to become a Major scale MASTER!
Oct 30, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 49
048 - Beginners Guide To Guitar Amps
If you are new to electric guitar and are looking to buy your first guitar amp or have been playing a while and are looking to upgrade, make sure you check out this weeks episode of the podcast to learn all about guitar amps.
Oct 23, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 48
047 - Which Chords Should I Learn?
If you've found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the number of guitar chords there are and unsure where to begin or which ones you should be learning. Make sure you listen to this week's podcast episode because I will talk about which chords you should learn and in which order.
Oct 15, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 47
046 - 10 Most Common Lesson One Questions
In this week's episode, I have compiled a list of the 10 most asked questions by beginner students in their first lesson. Some of these might be questions you were afraid to ask or didn't even know you should.
Oct 09, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 46
045 - 7 Ways To Break Out Of A Guitar Rut
In this week's episode, I'm going to show you some techniques I use when I feel like I've hit a guitar rut, and how when I apply them to my own playing, it always seems to break me out of my rut and gives me inspiration for new ideas.
Oct 01, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 45
044 - How Can I Improve My Strumming?
In this week's episode, I answer a common beginner guitarist's question, 'how can I improve my strumming?'
Sep 24, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 44
043 - Music Theory, Where to Begin?
Music theory is one of those subjects you either love or hate. Some people like to know the ins and outs of playing, while others just want to play. Understanding music theory will help you become a better musician and speed up the process of learning because you will understand what you are doing rather than stumbling around in the dark. In this episode, we are talking about getting started with music theory and will look at the musical alphabet, which is the foundation of everything to come....
Sep 17, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 43
042 - How To Get Started With Effects Pedals
The topic of effects pedals can be very overwhelming for beginner guitarists. How do they work, which effects do you need and what is up with the weird names such as Flanger? In this week's episode, I will answer all the common questions, including how they work, why you would need them, and which effects you should start with.
Sep 12, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 42
041 - Is Using A Capo Cheating?
This question pops up a lot online and can be confusing for beginners. In this weeks episode, I will answer this question as well as others such as what a capo does, the different types, why you would use one and what songs use a capo.
Sep 03, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 41
040 - Different Electric Guitars & What They Are Used For
There are so many different types of electric guitar such as a Fender Telecaster, Gibson SG, Ibanez JEM. Each one has its strengths and in this weeks episode, I am going to explain what they are, the players that use them and which one would be the best for you to buy. So if you think every electric guitar is the same check out this weeks episode to get the full story.
Aug 28, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 40
039 - 15 Tips From 15 Pro Guitarists
In this weeks episode, I share 15 tips from 15 pro guitarists that will help you on your journey to becoming a better guitar player.
Aug 20, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 39
038 - Could You Pass BGA Level One?
Could You Pass BGA Level One? In this week's episode, I am going to put you to the test and run you through the exact requirements to pass Level One.
Aug 14, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 38
037 - 5 Best Beginner Guitar Solos
In this weeks episode, I walk you through the 5 best guitar solos for beginner guitarists to learn.
Aug 05, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 37
036 - How To Turn Scales Into Solos
In this week's episode, I will take you through a four-step process to help take you from playing scales to playing solos.
Jul 31, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 36
035 - Best Place To Find Guitar TABs Online
In this episode, I discuss the best places to find guitar tabs online both free & paid. Below is the links mention in the episode for free TAB sites: https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/ https://www.songsterr.com/ https://guitarprotabs.org/ https://www.guitartabs.cc/ https://www.911tabs.com/ https://www.guitaretab.com/ Below are the links for paid sites: https://www.musicnotes.com/ https://www.sheetmusicdirect.com/ https://www.guitarinstructor.com/ And finally here are links to sites to buy phys...
Jul 24, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 35
034 - 7 Ways To Make More Time For Guitar
In this weeks episode, I go through 7 ways to help make more time for guitar when life gets busy.
Jul 16, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 34
033 - Keep Making Mistakes? Do This...
If you are like most guitar players, when you make a mistake, you try again and make the same mistake, so you try again and again and again, making the same mistake each time. In this episode, I walk you through a simple three-step process to stop making the same mistake over and over again and start making faster progress.
Jul 10, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 33
032 - The Why, What & How Of Guitar Practice
In this week's episode of the podcast, I will discuss the why, what & how of guitar practice. In the episode, I cover important topics such as the difference between practising and playing the guitar, what deliberate practice is and how to structure a practice session.
Jul 02, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 32
031 - The 10 Greatest Riffs Of All Time (Part 2)
In this episode, we continue our countdown of the 10 greatest riffs of all time with a look at riffs 5 to 1. Here are links to the songs featured in this episode: Ain't Talkin' 'Bout Love = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1NmPFgdt6Y Smoke On The Water = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikGyZh0VbPQ Back In Black = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vImyP5EYc8 Crazy Train = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8SCm7kNhOk Whole Lotta Love = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIQMktyP90s...
Jun 26, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 31
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