120 - 10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 2)
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.
Mar 10, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 120
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119-10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 1)
This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.
Mar 03, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 119
118 - 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know
You must have the fundamentals to be good at anything, which is also true of learning guitar. Thats why in this week's episode, I will take you through 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know.
Feb 24, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 118
117 - Fix Your Rhythm Playing Problems
The number one skill students struggle with in their progress checks & level assessments is rhythm. Thats why in this episode, I will walk you through everything you need to know to get your rhythm rock solid.
Feb 17, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 117
116 - Learn Faster With The Rule Of Three
In this week's episode, I will introduce you to the rule of three, which will get you learning quicker with less frustration and more understanding, so if that sounds good, check it out.
Feb 09, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 116
115 - How To Build The Habit Of Guitar Practice
It apparently takes 32 days for the average American to give up their new year's resolution meaning this week is when most people fail, and I don't want that for you. Thats why in this week's episode, I'm going to talk about how to turn your practice into a habit.
Feb 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 115
114 - What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix?
In this week's episode, I will try to answer one of my student's questions, What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix? So if you are wondering the same thing, keep listening.
Jan 27, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 114
113 - 10 Three-Chord Songs To Learn
In this episode, I take you through 10 three-chord songs that are fun to play and will help you work on different skills & techniques.
Jan 20, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 113
112 - Is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar
In this episode, I am answering the question is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar? Some think it is, and some think it isn’t, so keep listening to find out what I think.
Jan 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 112
111 - What Are Pentatonic Scales?
In this week's episode, I'm talking all about pentatonic scales. What they are, how to practice them and why you would want to.
Jan 06, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 111
110 - 365 Day Guitar Practice Challenge
In this week's episode, I am setting you a challenge which, if you complete. Will see your guitar playing improve dramatically.
Dec 30, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 110
109 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 2022 (Part 2)
In this week's episode, I am continuing my countdown of the five most popular episodes of the BGA podcast in 2022.
Dec 23, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 109
108 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 2022
As we near the end of the year, I'm looking back and counting down the five most popular episodes of the BGA podcast from 2022.
Dec 16, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 108
107 - Best Apps For Guitarists
In this week's episode, I'm going through the best apps for guitarists. So make sure you have got some spare storage on your phone and WIFI access then get downloading.
Dec 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 107
106 - Complete Guide To Guitar Picks
Many beginner guitarists don’t think twice about their guitar pick and use any old one nearby. Guitar picks make a huge difference to your tone and playing. So listen to this week's episode to learn everything you need to know about guitar picks.
Dec 01, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 106
105 - The Guitar Players Christmas Gift Guide
With Christmas fast approaching, this episode is all about gifts for guitar players. I will run you through the best gifts for that guitar player in your life or for your own Christmas list.
Nov 25, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 105
104 - How To Practise Ear Training
Ear training is one of those skills that often gets overlooked and left out of the practice schedule. In this week's episode, I'm going over what ear training is, why you should practice it and most importantly, how.
Nov 18, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 104
103 - The #1 Reason Beginners Get Confused & Frustrated
In this week's episode, we look at the number one reason beginners get confused and frustrated when learning guitar. Wanna know what it is? Then keep listening.
Nov 11, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 103
102 - Standing Or Sitting: Which Way Should You Practice Guitar?
When practising the guitar, do you sit or do you stand? Which way is better, and does it even matter? This is what we are going to find out in today’s episode.
Nov 04, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 102
101 - 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar
In this episode, I will help you release your creative side by walking you through the 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar.
Oct 28, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 101
100 - Advice & Tips From 9 BGA Members
We made it! 100 episodes! To celebrate episode 100, I invited 9 BGA members to share their advice and tips from their guitar journey. I have also got a special gift for all BGA podcast listeners.
Oct 21, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 100
099 - 90% Quit BUT That's NOT Gonna Be You (Part Two)
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at why 90% of beginner guitarists quit in the first 12 months. So if you want to be part of the 10% that are successful with learning guitar, take a listen.
Oct 13, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 99
098 - 90% Quit But That's Not Gonna Be You (Part One)
This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at why 90% of beginner guitarists quit in the first 12 months. So if you want to be part of the 10% that are successful with learning guitar, take a listen.
Oct 07, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 98
097 - What Does Playing In A Key Mean?
In this episode, I will answer the question, what does playing in a key mean? So if you have asked the same question, keep listening.
Sep 30, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 97
096 - 10 Awesome Acoustic Guitarists You Should Know About (Part 2)
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series introducing 10 awesome acoustic guitar players you should know about.
Sep 22, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 96
095 - 10 Awesome Acoustic Guitarists You Should Know About (Part 1)
This week's episode is the first in a two-part series introducing ten awesome acoustic guitar players you should know about.
Sep 15, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 95
094 - How To Improve At Improvisation
If there is one thing that stops most beginner lead guitarists in their tracks, it’s improvisation; what should I play? How should I play it? If you have asked these same questions, then keep listening as I break down how to improve at improvisation.
Sep 08, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 94
093 - 10 Awesome Finger Picking Songs
If you are tired of your guitar pick, this episode is for you as I count down ten awesome finger-picking songs. These will be great to learn the style and give you some fun songs to play.
Sep 02, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 93
092 - Are You A Beginner Or Intermediate Guitarist?
If you feel like a perpetual beginner and wonder where you are on your guitar-playing journey. Then this episode is for you as I will answer the question are you a beginner or intermediate guitarist?
Aug 26, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 92
091 - 3 Steps To Learn Songs
If you have struggled with learning songs in the past, then this episode is for you. I will walk you through the three steps to help you learn a song quicker, easier and with less frustration.
Aug 19, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 91
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