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Beginner Guitar Academy

Beginner Guitar Academy www.bgapodcast.com
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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Episodes

150 - Rock Guitar Legends: Learning from the Masters

We are kicking off our Rocktober series by looking at the guitar legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page & Eric Clapton and what we can learn from them to improve our guitar playing.

Oct 05, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 150

148 - Music Theory, What To Learn Next

Last week's podcast episode covered the basics of music theory but with it being such a broad topic, you may be wondering where to go next. That's why in this week's episode I cover exactly what to study and in what order.

Sep 22, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 148

147 - Get To Grips With Music Theory

If you want to understand music, you need to understand music theory, which is why, in this episode, I'm taking you through some music theory basics to help get you going and give you a solid foundation.

Sep 15, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 147

146 - From The Vault: Improve Your Practice With Isolation

In this week's episode, we are taking a trip into the vault and dusting off episode 10 of the podcast to help improve your practice with isolation. So, if you want to speed up your progress, take a listen.

Sep 08, 202312 minSeason 1Ep. 146

145 - What Is GAS And How To Cure It

If there is one condition that all guitarists suffer from it's GAS. In this week’s episode, I am going to give you some ideas to help relieve this condition and help you live a normal life.

Sep 01, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 145

144 - August’s Live Member Q&A

This week's episode is the audio from a recent live Q&A we did in the academy; we cover how to speed up your picking, get your fingers more flexible and improve your palm muting, among other things.

Aug 24, 202347 minSeason 1Ep. 144

143 - 10 Great Guitar Documentaries (Part 2)

This episode is the second in a two-part series going through ten great guitar documentaries. So if you want to be inspired and motivated to play guitar, keep listening.

Aug 18, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 143

142 - 10 Great Guitar Documentaries

I love a good documentary, and a good documentary can be both inspiring and motivating, and that's why this episode is the first in a two-part series going through ten great guitar documentaries. So if you want to be inspired and motivated to play guitar, keep listening.

Aug 10, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 142

141 - How Much Guitar Practice Is Too Much

So practice is essential to become better at guitar, so it stands to reason that the more you practice, the better you become, right? Well, no, not exactly, and I will tell you why in this episode.

Aug 03, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 141

140 - 5 Steps To Campfire Guitar Success

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, these five steps will help you shine like a star around the campfire and set you on your way to Campfire Guitar Success.

Jul 27, 202316 minSeason 1Ep. 140

139 - What Is The G4 GUITAR Method?

What is the G4 GUITAR method? This is a question I get asked quite often. So if you asking that question yourself, keep listening, because that's exactly what I'm going to answer in this week's episode.

Jul 20, 202330 minSeason 1Ep. 139

138 - What Is Fret Buzz And How To Fix It

In this episode, we are diving into the world of "fret buzz" and exploring how to fix this common issue that plagues many guitar players. So if fret buzz is something you have been struggling with then keep listening.

Jul 13, 202317 minSeason 1Ep. 138

137 - 5 Steps To Fix Your Rhythm Playing

If you have problems with your rhyhtm playing, this episode is for you. I take you through 5 steps to help take your rhythm playing to the next level.

Jul 06, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 137

136 - Halfway Through The 365-Day Practice Challenge

We are now halfway through the year which means we are halfway through the 365-day practice challenge so today's episode is a check-in to see how you are going and prepare you for the second half of the year.

Jun 30, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 136

135 - How To Make Guitar Practice More Fun

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, the host, Paul Andrews, discusses ways to make guitar practice more enjoyable. As an online guitar school, Beginner Guitar Academy aims to simplify the process of learning to play guitar. Paul gives tips and strategies to make guitar practice more fun, like setting goals, monitoring progress, and being part of a community of like-minded people. He also recommends setting time and repetition requirements to stay engaged while practicing. Add...

Jun 22, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 135

132 - The Six-Minute Guitar Practice Plan

Nowadays, everyone is busy and short of time, so optimising your time and making the most of it is essential. That is why in this week's episode, I show you a six-minute practice session that includes everything you need to progress in as little time as possible.

Jun 01, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 132

131 - 10 Bad Habits To Avoid On Guitar

In this week, episode I go through ten bad habits that I often see beginner guitarists make and how to avoid them.

May 26, 202332 minSeason 1Ep. 131

130 - What Are Arpeggios & How To Play Them

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, we're delving into Arpeggios, specifically how to play them and why they're beneficial. I discuss the difference between harmonic and melodic Arpeggios and provide tips for practising them effectively.

May 18, 202343 minSeason 1Ep. 130

129 - The History Of Blues Music

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, learn all about blues music, from its origin in the Deep South of America to its influence on contemporary genres like heavy metal and hip hop.

May 11, 202338 minSeason 1Ep. 129

128 - 5 Ways To Become More Confident On Video

In this week's Beginner Guitar Academy podcast episode, we discuss something that can make any beginner guitarist a little nervous - recording yourself on video. But don't worry, I've got you covered with five tips to increase your confidence on camera.

May 04, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 128

127 - Is Yousician The Best Way To Learn Guitar?

In this week's episode, I explore whether Yousician is the best way to learn guitar. Yousician is a Finnish interactive and educational music service that offers instant feedback to users as they play their instruments. With a gamified interface, the app offers courses, songs, and challenges to supplement their main learning pathway. Sounds good but is it the best way to learn guitar as Yousician claims?

Apr 27, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 127

126 - The 5 Greatest Live Guitar Moments

In this week's episode, I discuss the top five greatest live guitar moments of all time. From Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire to The Beatle's first US performance and the birth of Beatlemania.

Apr 21, 202334 minSeason 1Ep. 126

125 - 10 Common Beginner Problems + Solutions

In this week's episode, I go through 10 common beginner guitarist problems that always come up and give you solutions to help you overcome them or avoid them entirely.

Apr 15, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 125

123 - 90 Days Into The 365-Day Practice Challenge

We are now 90 through the 365-day practice challenge I started in January. This episode is a check-in to see how everybody is getting on with it, and if you haven't started it yet, I will go through everything you need to know to get started.

Mar 30, 202324 minSeason 1Ep. 123

122 - Talent vs Skill

In this week's episode, I’m going to discuss talent vs skill and why just because you don’t have natural talent, you can still learn to play the guitar.

Mar 24, 202320 minSeason 1Ep. 122

121 - Complete Guide To Guitar Strings

Strings are fundamental to guitar playing, but if you have ever been to a music shop and seen all the different packs of strings, you will know that choosing strings can be very confusing. In this week's episode, I am going through everything you need to know about guitar strings.

Mar 16, 202322 minSeason 1Ep. 121
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