We try so many different things to speed up getting better at guitar. Today is the day to take a step back and make some changes that actually matter. FREE Blues Soloing Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-fastest-way-to-get-better-at-guitar/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy-
There is nothing that pushes your playing forward more than finally spending the time to “crack the code” of the guitar fretboard. If you are ready to know more, learn more, and play more, Join me for today's podcast. FREE guide to clear sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/guitar-fretboard-notes-its-time-to-crack-the-code/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Have you struggled to get great recorded acoustic sound? Today, we go over the basics of recording Acoustic Guitar and our personal setups for great recordings. FREE Guide to Clear Sounding Chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/acoustic-guitar-recording-tips-easy-ways-to-sound-great-180/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
On today's podcast, I go over five fast pentatonic licks that you can use in several different styles. Get your FREE copy of the licks at http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/fast-pentatonic-licks-179/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Podcast
Have you been frustrated, stuck, and not progressing at the guitar? Today I do over the main reasons why guitarists stop moving forward and give tips to get you back on the right path. FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/ not-getting-better-at-guitar / Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Join me this week as I introduce Evan Raichek to the community and answer any of his questions before he turns the tables and puts me in the Lightning round. Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/lightning-round-with-evan-raichek-177/ Copyright ©2021
Getting the right acoustic guitar for you can be very confusing. Today, we get it all straightened out with help from my Co-host: Scott Pallot. FREE guide to Clear Sounding Chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes: https://playguitarpodcast.com/acoustic-guitar-sizes-and-shapes-explained-176/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Podcast...
How do you play those shimmery blues double stop licks? It's easy! Just checkout todays guitar lick episode for double stop licks in every pattern of the minor pentatonic scale. FREE Tab from this podcast and Blues Guitar soloing course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/blues-guitar-double-stop-licks-175/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, I uncover the secret weapon of great rhythm guitarists: guitar scales. Join me as I show how learning a little about scales can give you a lot of progress with your chords. Free Chord Guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/why-should-i-learn-guitar-scales-the-real-reason-174/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Taking that big step towards performing live is a huge milestone in a guitar players journey. Join my guest Evan Wilson and I as we discuss making that big step and some ways you can prepare yourself. Join the Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Show notes at: http://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-ready-to-play-out-with-evan-wilson-173/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today is all about those other things we carry around in our acoustic case! This podcast answers the question: "What are the most helpful accessories to get you going on the acoustic guitar?" Show notes at: http://playguitarpodcast.com/what-acoustic-guitar-accessories-do-i-need-172/ Join the academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Join me today for lick episode that deals with one of my most common questions: How to play both Minor and Major thirds in your blue solos. Get the licks in my FREE blues guitar course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Join the Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Show notes at: http://playguitarpodcast.com/minor-third-to-major-third-blues-licks-171/
How can something so simple as adjusting your thumb placement give exciting results in your playing? Hang out with me today and find out how! FREE Guide to Clear Sounding Chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-simple-changes-to-your-thumb-placement-can-completely-change-your-playing-170 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, I give you an overview of what playing and practicing at home could look like for you. Let's set ourselves up for success right where we are: at home. FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/home-alone-getting-the-most-out-of-your-guitar-at-home-169 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
It's my turn on the community episode. Today, I'm going to share with you my story and how it ultimately led to the opening of the Academy this week, Academy early waiting list: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/early-registration-play-guitar-academy Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-story-introducing-the-academy-168 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Join Lee and Scott today for a deep dive into must hear acoustic guitar players. We will each give our top five and also ask for your top five as well. Make sure to join in the conversation! FREE guide to clear sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/ten-awesome-acoustic-guitar-players-you-should-know-167 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Bring on the Licks! Join me today as I add five new Southern Rock Guitar licks to our lick library. FREE Guitar Licks at: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/southern-rock-guitar-licks-166 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Today is the day! Let's work through the four simple steps to keep you on track with the guitar for good. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/stop-being-frustrated-with-guitar-today-let-s-do-this-165 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Today, on our second Q and A podcast, community member Kevin Krause brings the guitar questions. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-questions-answered-kevin-krause-164 FREE Blues Soloing Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
It's acoustic week again! Join us today as we examine all of the acoustic guitars adjustments and give recommendations on how to get your acoustic to play great! FREE Chord Guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/acoustic-guitar-adjustments-163 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Guitar Lick week is back! Join me today for five fun funk licks and a mini funk rhythm guitar lesson. Free tab for this show at: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/basic-funk-guitar-licks-162 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Are you frustrated with your lead guitar soloing? Join me today as we learn the not so obvious reasons that your solos may be missing the mark. FREE blues lesson: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-do-my-guitar-solos-sound-bad-161 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Today, you're getting your guitar questions answered in our first community Q&A. The first player up is Play Guitar Community member Dean York. FREE guide to clear sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-questions-answered-episode-1-dean-york-160 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Acoustic show #1! Lee and Scott welcome Jim Kimball (guitarist for Reba McEntire) to the woodshed. Today's topic: Switching between acoustic and electric guitar.. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/jim-kimball-electric-vs-acoustic-159 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Adding open strings to your licks can create very different and interesting sounds. Join me today as I incorporate open strings in five downloadable licks. Get the tabs: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/open-string-licks-158 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Podcast
Join me today to put a fork in 2020 and start to get excited about the cool new things to come. 00:52 Last Episode of the Year. 02:00 Goals Achieved. 03:51 Then It Happened. 06:02 Back On Track. 06:58 New Schedule 2021. 07:41 Acoustic Show. 09:42 Get Involved 2021. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/playguitarpodcast Free Blues soloing Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/looking-back-and-moving-forward-157 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy...
Join me today as I start a new series that will get us building up licks and (more importantly) understanding why they work. We start with the blues. Enroll at: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Subscribe to: https://www.youtube.com/playguitaracademy Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/blues-licks-1-156 01:26 New Guitar Licks Episodes. 02:34 How Do the Licks Episodes Work? 05:37 Blues Lick #1. 08:37 Blues Lick #2. 11:02 Blues Lick #3. 15:00 Blues Lick #4. 17:50 Blues Lick #5. Copyrig...
Did the guitar die like they said? Doesn't look like it to me. Let's take a look at the big guitar bounce back! 02:16 Resurgence of the Guitar. 03:13 Guitar Vs. Electronic Music. 05:27 The Guitar Phenomenon. 06:18 Guitar During the Pandemic. 07:27 Guitar Sales Are Way Up. 08:42 Change in Challenging Times. 09:38 An Orchestra Under Your Fingers. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-resurgence-of-the-guitar-155 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy...
Have you ever been burned out on guitar? It happens more than you think. Today, I'm going to tell you how to succeed on guitar with out wearing yourself out. 00:43 Guitar Burnout. 01:53 Keep Guitar Burnout Away. 03:23 Guitar Burnout Step 1. 04:22 Recharge Interest on the Guitar. 05:41 Planned Guitar Breaks. 07:10 Practicing and Jamming. 08:23 Flexible Guitar Practice. FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/h...
On todays podcast, it's all about sounding different. We spend so much time trying to imitate our favorite players. Let's start thinking like them and start to find new sounds that are all our own. 00:46 Find New Tones On the Guitar 05:34 Combining Styles For New Tones 07:40 Using Unusual Gear 11:48 New Tones with Different Gear 13:00 Get New Tones With Your Old Gear 14:54 Using Gear In Different Ways 17:28 Using Pedals In Different Ways Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-...
