Does the thought of music theory turn you off? Today, I go over the main reasons why knowing a little about music theory can make your guitar playing great. FREE practice course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/how-to-use-music-theory-on-guitar-212/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
What's the next step after you get your practicing right. It's staying motivated. Today, I help those players who ride the "motivation roller coaster" stay on an even and level track. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ FREE practice course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/guitar-motivation-211/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Have you been wasting time while practicing guitar? Today, I blow up the biggest time-wasters and help you get the best results from your guitar practice. Free practice routine course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/stop-wasting-time-while-practicing-guitar-201/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
2021 is in the books. Let's prepare ourselves for big things to come in 2022 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/buckle-up-guitar-players-your-best-year-is-coming-209/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
The VIPs take over! Today I address guitar topics that the members of my VIP program sent in for this week's show. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vips-most-requested-guitar-topics-208/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Career beginner guitarists... let's tackle this terrible problem head-on and see exactly what to do to move forward. Be a VIP: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Notes: https://playguitarpodcast.com/career-beginners-change-your-guitar-life-today-207/ Chord guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Practice space list: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Scales: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-scales-the-five-pattern-system ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Is your acoustic guitar tone sounding its best? Today, we share our secrets to getting the best tone possible out of the guitar you already have. FREE Guide to Clear Sounding Chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/how-to-improve-your-acoustic-guitar-tone-206/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Podcast...
Do you know your arpeggios enough to really use them? Today, we ditch the scales and build five licks based on chord tones. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Free Blues Lesson and Licks from today's show: https://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/chord-tone-lead-guitar-licks-205/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
It's that time of the year! Holiday shopping for electric guitarists can be tricky. Listen in for my 2021 guitarist holiday shopping guide. Black Friday Academy Coupon Code: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/JdcHC65F?coupon_code=BKFRIDAY21 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes with links: https://playguitarpodcast.com/2021-holiday-electric-guitar-gifts-204/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Here are the five things that will slow (or stop) your growth as a guitarist. Let's guard our progress by avoiding these pitfalls. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/dont-do-this-if-you-want-to-be-successful-203/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Caution! Gear episode ahead. Today, Scott and I answer the question: What guitar gear would you acquire if money was no object? Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/spoil-yourself-your-ultimate-guitar-wishlist-202/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today I'm getting creative with Lead guitar symmetrical scale patterns that are easy, they sound great, and they are inspired by the playing of EVH! Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/symmetrical-scales-evh-style-201/ Licks: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, I'm celebrating a big goal, looking back at what we have accomplished, and introducing my VIP program and private podcast. Become a VIP Patron: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/celebrating-200-and-vip-private-podcast-200/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Filling out your electric guitar collection doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Today, I'm going over some inexpensive utility guitars to round out your arsenal. Help support the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/leeslessons Guitar links and show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/your-electric-guitar-arsenal-199/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Arranging songs for solo guitar. It's a steep learning curve. Today, we will share our secrets for full and memorable solo guitar arrangements. Help support the podcast: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/leeslessons https://www.patreon.com/playguitarpodcast Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/arranging-songs-for-guitar-198/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, I'll take a look at and give you new ideas for one of the smartest things you can do with your practice time - warm-up licks. Get the licks: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/freeblueslesson Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/warm-up-licks-197/ Help support the podcast: https://paypal.me/leeslessons https://www.patreon.com/playguitarpodcast Copyright ©2021...
Guitar Riffs are hands down the coolest thing a new guitarist plays. Today, let's take a look at how riffs are constructed and the things that make a Riff great. Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/what-makes-a-riff-interesting-196/ Free mini-course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout? Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Problems with your Stratocaster bridge pickup? You are not alone. Today, Lindy Fralin joins me to help you get the bridge position in your Strat just right. Check out Lindy at: https://www.fralinpickups.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/stratocaster-bridge-pickup-problems-with-lindy-fralin-195/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Fingerstyle guitar has a lot of different styles and techniques. Today, I take a look at the many different styles, their main techniques, and what’s the big similarities and differences between them. Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-style-of-fingerstyle-guitar-194/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Using 3NPS scale patterns is the best choice for smooth and fast licks. In today's lick episode, I'll show how to use 3nps in a solo. Lick episodes downloads here: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/3nps-guitar-licks-193/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
Have you been playing guitar for a long time and feel like you are not getting better at all? Today, I answer the most frequent questions I get from "Career" beginner guitarists. Take the "Get Moving Guitar" course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/career-beginner-guitarist-questions-192/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Let's put the "moving" in "Get moving guitar"! Today, I'll show you how to gain momentum in your practice so you can take everything we've learned and experience continued success. Download the course materials: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout Positive Grid Promo Code for $10 USD off the Spark Amplifier: PLAYGUITAR10 Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/building-momentum-get-moving-guitar-week-6-191/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, we are going to kick your progress up a notch by getting your own setlist of songs together here on week five of my FREE podcast course - GET MOVING GUITAR $10 off Spark Amplifier (Till August 31st) with the code: PLAYGUITAR10 Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/your-setlist-of-songs-get-moving-guitar-week-5-190/ Download the course materials: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Podcast...
Do you love to play lead guitar but know you have a lot of room for improvement? Here are the essential lead guitar tools, skills, and solid practice ideas you need, on week four of GET MOVING GUITAR. Course materials: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/lead-guitar-kickstart-get-moving-guitar-week-4-189/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Today, I show you how to get serious about RHYTHM guitar and give you solid practice ideas as I continue my free podcast course: GET MOVING GUITAR Win your own Spark Amplifier: https://www.positivegrid.com/playguitar Course materials: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/pdVBnhgh/checkout Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/serious-rhythm-guitar-get-moving-guitar-week-3-188/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Welcome to week two of my podcast course Get Moving Guitar. This week we dive into one of the biggest things that will speed up your progress on the guitar? A daily practice routine. Win your own Spark Amplifier here: https://www.positivegrid.com/playguitar Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/daily-routine-that-actually-works-get-moving-guitar-week-2-187/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Hang on! It's week one of "Get Moving Guitar". I've partnered with Positive Grid to bring you this free six-week course that will get your practicing back on track by setting up a rock-solid practice station. This week I start off by getting your practice space, your gear, Spark Amp, and all of the tech ready so you can prepare for success with this course. Enter to win your own Spark Amplifier from Positive Grid: https://www.positivegrid.com/playguitar For checklists and important info from thi...
Today, we are building great-sounding direct acoustic tones for practice and recording using Positive Grid's Spark Amplifier. Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/direct-acoustic-tones-with-spark-amp-185/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
In today's lick episode, I'll go through what makes soaring guitar solos work and give three examples so you can work them out on your own. Get the Licks: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/soaring-lead-guitar-licks-184/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy
It's so easy to forget the big picture and get stuck and frustrated with the guitar. With today's guitar overview, I'll help you bypass future problems and get back on the right path. FREE practice space checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-guitar-overview-where-are-you-now-183/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
