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Learn Guitar

National Guitar Academylearnguitar.fireside.fm
The Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy will make you a better guitarist by teaching you our best guitar tips and secrets for rapid progress. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible. We discuss chords and chord technique, we share lead guitar secrets, we tell you how to sound more rhythmic and musical and we also teach you music theory. ‘Lead Lines’ is the part of the show when we discuss lead guitar techniques, scales, riffs, solos and secondary guitar techniques. ‘Quick Chords’ is the part of the show when we discuss chords & chord technique. ‘Tips & Advice’ is the part of the show when we answer your questions about guitar & music culture. If you’ve got a question for us please email us at “podcast@nationalguitaracedemy.com” and we’ll try our best to help you out. ‘Rhythm Section’ is the part of the show when we discuss how to boost your rhythmic ability to make your guitar playing sound more musical. ‘Theory Tips’ is the part of the show when we share some bite-sized music theory tips. ‘One Last Thing’ is the part of the show when we leave you with a parting gift; something randomly cool or interesting about music or guitar culture. Bonus Packs For each podcast we create a ‘bonus pack’ that expands on what we’ve discussed in the episode. Each bonus pack includes video lessons, diagrams, chordboxes and practice materials, that build on the things we’ve discussed in the podcast. (There's only so much we can explain through audio. Sometimes it's easier to SHOW you stuff and that's when the bonus packs come in handy.)
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Episodes

Episode 4: Strumming Tips, Arpeggios, Guitar Effects & Capo Secrets.

We're back! Here's the 4th episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'. In this episode you will learn: 5 must-know capo secrets which will maximise any beginners progress. How to take control of your strumming dynamics and instantly sound like a pro. The power of arpeggios, a lead guitarist's secret weapon! How to use guitar effects in a creative and musical way. (Learn about distortion, modulation, delay, reverb and loopers!) Show Segments 0:35 - Lead Lines (The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Effects & Ho...

Jun 06, 201743 min

Podcast 3: How To Embellish Your Chords, How To Jam With Other Guitarists, Understanding The Role of A Lead Guitarist, 3 Essential Guitar Scales, 'What Is Hybrid Picking?'

BOOM! Here's the 3rd episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'. In this episode you will learn: How to embellish your chords and sound more musical in 3 easy steps. 3 essential scales which will kick start your lead guitar journey. Jamming Tips! 4 quick and easy ways to sound incredible when you play with other guitarists. The #1 practice secret that will turbo-charge your guitar progress. A cool picking technique which is used by country guitar gods. Show Segments 0:36 - Lead Lines (Lead Guitar Rol...

May 25, 201744 min

Podcast 2: Solo Tips, 'String Grouping', Strumming Patterns, Chord Construction and Minor Pentatonic Diagonals

Welcome to the Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible In this episode you will learn: 5 tips for killer solos & left hand techniques (string-bending, vibrato, alternate picking, etc) The no#1 way to make your strumming come alive: String-Grouping 4 tips for making your chords sound more musical The pros and cons of strumming patterns A rare and very cool type of A minor chord: Am9 How to blend ...

Apr 24, 201731 min

Podcast 1: We Have Lift Off!

The hosts of the Learn Guitar Podcast share tips and advice for guitar players of all levels. They discuss the importance of understanding keys for lead guitar, a simple chord, playing with other musicians, transitioning from notes to music through chords, and fingerpicking techniques. They also cover time signatures and share musical recommendations.

Apr 10, 201733 min
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