Blues improvisation is very fun and easy to get into. But, really mastering improv is more involved than you would think. Today, I give you the necessary tools and show you how to use them to get the most out of your blues improv. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/blues-improv-all-p...
Apr 23, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 242
"OK, I know the chords for Blues. What do I do with them?" Today, I show you the strategy for making interesting blues rhythm guitar figures. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/rhythm-ideas-for-12-bar-blues-academy-days-19-241/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 22, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Playing Blues rhythm guitar doesn't have to be limited to open position. Today, I show you how to blues up your bar chords for some great sounds. Coaching link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/bar-chords-and-blues-progressions-academy-days-18-240/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 21, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 240
A big confusion point to intermediate guitar players is the Blues Scale. Today, I take a look at this very important scale and clear up any confusion. Coaching Link: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-blues-scale-academy-days-17-239/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 20, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 239
There is so much more to the minor pentatonic scale than just one box scale you learn in the beginning. Today I take a closer look at the minor pentatonic scale. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/minor-pentatonic-across-the-whole-guitar-academy-days-16-238/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 19, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 238
If you have learned any rock music at all, you have probably come across power chords. Today, I take a look at power chords and ways to play them using the E, A, and D strings. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/power-chords-on-the-e-a-and-d-strings-academy-days-15-237/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 18, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 237
It's day 14 of Academy Days and today I'm bringing out my inner Marty McFly and looking at the difficulties of Bar chord boogie patterns. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/bar-chord-boogie-patterns-academy-days-14-236/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 17, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 236
One of the most fun things you can do on guitar is playing open position boogie patterns. I'll show you what it is and the challenges that guitarists have when learning them. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/open-position-boogie-patterns-academy-days-13-235/ Copyright ©2022 Pl...
Apr 16, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 235
A super-easy way of adding rhythmic complexity to your songwriting and lead melodies is to use some sort of triplet feel. Today, I help you get your triplets sorted. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/ triplet-feel-academy-days-12-234 / Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 15, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 234
Those first scales that you learn in open position usually get left to the wayside. Today, I'll share how powerful and important they are to your playing. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/open-position-scales-academy-days-11-233/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 14, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Today I show how understanding scales and how they are created can boost your progress on the guitar and help you to better understand chords, melody, and harmony. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/Ena5584fcF Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/scale-theory-academy-days...
Apr 13, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 232
Has improvisation left you feeling unprepared? Today, I look at the path to being a great improviser and some tips along the way. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147598034 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/improvisation-skills-academy-days-9-231/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 12, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 231
The Blues is a big part of learning popular guitar. Today, I show you why you need to have a knowledge of the Blues, even if it's not the style of music you want to play. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/why-learn-the-12-bar-blues-academy-days-8-230/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guita...
Apr 11, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Could your bar chords be better? Today, on this 7th episode of Academy Days, I go over the three main reasons that make your bar chords sound bad. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/playing-bar-chords-correctly-academy-days-7-229/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 10, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 229
On this 6th episode of Academy Days, I help you make sense of complicated strumming patterns over chord progressions. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/when-strumming-chord-progressions-seems-complicated-228/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 228
Don't know what strumming pattern to use? In this 5th episode of Academy Days, I give some tips for coming up with your own ideas. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-ideas-for-strum-patterns-academy-days-5-227/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 08, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Strumming bad habits can stick with you for years. On this 4th episode of Academy Days, I show how to break down strumming and how you can clean it up in your playing. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/strumming-issues-academy-days-4-226/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 07, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 226
On this third episode of Academy Days, I help you get the most out of open position chords. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/open-position-chords-and-the-bigger-picture-academy-days-3-225/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 06, 2022•13 min•Season 1Ep. 225
On the 2nd day of Academy Days, I answer the question: What do you do when you want to make music theory part of your guitar journey? Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/should-you-make-theory-a-priority-academy-days-2-224/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 05, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 224
It's the grand opening of Academy Days! We start off with some great tips for getting the most out of tablature. Academy Days Discount: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/academy-days Podcast question: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147595504 Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/tips-for-using-tab-academy-days-1-223/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Apr 04, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Spend some time with me today as we prepare for the next phase of this awesome guitar podcasting journey. Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PlayGuitarPodcast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarPodcast Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/playguitarpdcst Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playguitarpodca...
Mar 30, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 222
In our last episode in this music theory mini-series, I pull it all together and show you why (and how) to use music theory in your own playing. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/using-music-theory-in-your-guitar-playing-221/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Mar 23, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 221
Let's take our first step towards mastery of the guitar. Today, I share how to add music theory to your practice. FREE Guitar Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/adding-music-theory-to-your-practice-220/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Mar 16, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 220
So many guitarists have avoided learning music theory because it seems difficult. Today, I check out the real reasons why music theory can be a struggle for guitarists, and then I share the reasons why I find it my most valuable resource. FREE guitar practicing course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/why-is-music-theory-difficult-for-guitar-219/ Copyright ©2022 Play ...
Mar 09, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 219
Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between classical, jazz, and popular music theory (and how we can use this to our advantage). FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/not-all-music-theory-is-the-same-218/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Mar 02, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 218
The sooner you start using Music Theory for Guitar as a tool, the sooner you reap the rewards of what just a little knowledge can do for your playing. Free Guitar Practice Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/what-music-theory-for-guitar-is-and-what-it-isnt-217/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Feb 23, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 217
It's just me and you today! Let's talk about what to do when everything breaks down and how you start moving forward again. Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/what-do-you-do-when-you-stop-moving-forward-216/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Feb 16, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 216
Getting stuck SUCKS! If you find yourself getting stuck and frustrated with the guitar, I'm sharing my easy system that pulls you out of the mud... every time. FREE Practice Space Checklist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-un-stuck-guitar-motivation-215/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Feb 09, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 215
Do you want to get better at guitar but you feel lost? Today, I share the four pillars of a successful guitar learning process and some tips for speeding up the process. FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/guitar-learning-process-get-better-series-214/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy...
Feb 02, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 214
The Fender Clean sound has been the foundation for many of our favorite legendary guitar tones. Today, I'll show you how to use some of the best and get them easily with the Spark Amplifier. FREE Practicing Course: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/Get-Moving-Guitar Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/setting-up-fender-style-clean-tones-on-the-spark-amp-213/ Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy...
Jan 26, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 213
