▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Let's take a look at some tried and true tricks you can start doing today to take your blues and rock playing to the next level. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/tricks-to-spice-up-your-pentatonic-solos PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.p...
Apr 17, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 326
▶▶ FREE Scale Guide - Big Four Scale Worksheet: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet This week's all about making your Slow blues sound better. And today, we take a look at this week's licks and see how you can use the good stuff in your own playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/slow-blues-licks-for-beginners-361 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly mast...
Apr 10, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 361
▶▶ FREE Self-Assessment Guitar Scorecard! - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Today, we're tackling common hurdles, getting our heads together, and learning the gold strategies to turn frustrating setbacks into life-changing turning points. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/turning-frustration-into-success-360 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://ww...
Apr 03, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 360
▶▶ Clear Sounding Chords - FREE Guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Hang with me today and meet one of our awesome Play Guitar Academy members: Rudy Mahara. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/student-spotlight-rudy-mahara-359 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLA...
Mar 27, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 359
▶▶ FREE - Big Four Scale Patterns Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Join me today and take your technique into high gear. Open up your picking options with this versatile technique that adds flair and tons of expression to your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/hybrid-picking-heaven-358 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaraca...
Mar 20, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 358
Do the smart thing and become a Member! - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/membership Have you explored everything that music theory has to offer but are not sure how or when to use it in your playing? Join me today as I explain the delicate balance between theory and practice. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/when-should-i-stop-learning-music-theory-357 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - ...
Mar 13, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 357
▶▶ Open Up the Fretboard FREE - Big 4 Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Don't miss this Student Spotlight with Rob Caron! Let's learn about his journey, the lessons he learned, and the techniques that have shaped his playing along the way. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/student-spotlight-rob-caron-356 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, Monthly live Masterclass...
Mar 06, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 356
▶▶ Free Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Learn the reasons why each of these five licks sounds great over blues changes. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-common-blues-licks-and-why-they-work-355 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coach...
Feb 28, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 355
FREE Clear Sounding Chord Guide - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Don't you think it's about time you got your technique together? Today I'm taking a deep dive into a healthy optimized technique routine that will boost the entireity of your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/get-your-technique-together-354 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracadem...
Feb 21, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 354
If you've ever wrestled with confidence challenges, you're in the right place because today's message is just for you! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/do-you-struggle-with-confidence-353 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca...
Feb 14, 2024•7 min•Season 1Ep. 353
▶▶ FIX your aimless guitar solos with "Solos That Make Sense": https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense-bundle Do all of those notes you play miss the mark? Do those big bar chords sound like a bull in a china shop? So let's slow down and find a smarter approach to making great music. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-too-many-notes-352 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos...
Feb 07, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 352
▶▶ FREE High-performance scorecard! Get Better Fast! - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Ignore dynamics at your own peril! Today, I put the spotlight on the easiest, the most powerful, and the most overlooked skill among guitar players. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/dynamics-in-guitar-music-351 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguit...
Jan 31, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 351
▶▶ Learn Chord Embellishments the easy way: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Do you think it's impossible to pick out chords in a song just by listening? This is a skill, and just like everything else we learn here, NOT impossible at all! Join me today and take your first step to building your musical ear. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/learn-chords-by-ear-350 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group...
Jan 24, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 350
▶▶ FREE Guitar Skill Score Card: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard If you've never made it past the beginner stage and it's been a long time since you've seen any progress on rhythm guitar, this one is for you! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/career-beginners-and-rhythm-guitar-349 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on...
Jan 17, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 349
▶▶ Guitar Boost-Camp 2024 for just $1 https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/zdMvGd63 More and more guitar players are struggling with basic rhythms and timing. Find out why, and what you can do to move your rhythm playing up a few levels. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/improve-your-rhythm-and-timing-this-year-348 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on...
Jan 10, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 348
▶▶Guitar Boost-Camp 2024! Start the year right for a $1 trial at Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/zdMvGd63 Welcome to 2024! It's your year to shine. If you have ever second-guessed your commitment to learning the guitar, this one is for you! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/permission-to-play-guitar-347 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitara...
Jan 03, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 347
▶▶Guitar Boost-Camp 2024 for $1 Membership Trial: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/offers/zdMvGd63 It's the end of the year! Instead of hoping that good things will happen to our guitar playing, let's make good things happen. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/get-prepared-346 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitara...
Dec 27, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 346
▶▶ Get both my chord-tone-targeting course "Solos That Make Sense" and my 3 best lead guitar masterclasses "Unlock the Thrills of Lead Guitar" for just $57 (That's way over 50% off and not always available). - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense-bundle Let's take a look back at the ups and downs of guitar in 2023 and use what we've learned to move forward like never before. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/2023-the-year-in-guitar-345 PLAY GU...
Dec 20, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 345
▶▶ Holiday Lead Guitar Course bundle Special ("Solos That Make Sense" and "Unlock The Thrills Of Lead Guitar") - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense-bundle "I only like playing chords!" "I only like playing solos!" Today, I want you to shake hands with the other side and learn to grow as a musician. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-crossroads-of-chords-and-scales-344 LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Five Pattern System Blog Post: https://www.pla...
Dec 13, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 344
▶▶ Lead Guitar Course Bundle - Solos That Make Sense - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense-bundle Today, I want to make your guitar journey the best it can possibly be. So, let's learn to own the most powerful make-or-break words when it comes to learning guitar: Passion and Patience. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/balancing-passion-and-patience-343 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "P...
Dec 06, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 343
▶▶Chord Embellishment Training Special - $7 Chord Elevation Toolkit - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Are your chord progressions not making sense? Chances are you're face to face with a borrowed chord. Today, I'll take a closer look at borrowed chords and open up some new doors for your guitar playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/borrowed-chords-342 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group class...
Nov 29, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 342
▶▶ Chord Elevation Toolkit - Learn to make your chord embellishments sound pro. $7 Cyber Monday Special - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit This week, Let's take a look at the chords that you'll find as a blues guitarist and see the common places and the common progressions that they are used in. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/revisiting-blues-chords-341 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classe...
Nov 22, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 341
▶▶Chord Elevation Toolkit - Learn to make your chord embellishments sound pro. $7 Cyber Monday Special - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Getting more use out of your minor pentatonic scales is always a good thing. Join me today as we look at minor pentatonic double stops. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/minor-pentatonic-double-stops-340 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" v...
Nov 15, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 340
Are you ready to get the ball rolling with guitar again? Well, you've come to the right place because today, let's see how to get back to having fun after big setbacks in your guitar playing and practice routine. ▶▶ FREE High-Performance Guitarist Scorecard to help you take control of your guitar progress. CLICK HERE PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos 1-ON-1 GUITAR LESSONS - Play Guitar Coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - Apple Pod...
Nov 08, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 339
Today, I'm checking in with our friend Angela Petrilli. We're going to talk about songwriting, rhythm guitar, her Solo career, and the recording of her first EP- "The Voices". ▶▶ High-Performance Guitar Scorecard - Get the most valuable assessment that I use on all of my Coaching students while it's still available. Use this scorecard to know exactly where you stand. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Angela's Links: Website: https://www.angelapetrillimusic.co...
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 338
▶▶ BIG FOUR SCALE PATTERN WORKSHEET - Free Download - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Small changes can bring remarkable results when learning guitar. Today, I share the biggest wins from our Facebook Group Members that came from the tiniest tweaks to their guitar playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/little-things-that-make-a-big-difference-337 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, a...
Oct 25, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 337
Today my very special guest and fantastic guitarist Gretchen Menn is here to share her journey toward being a professional musician and her thoughts on structuring your practice time for serious results. ▶▶ Unlock your full guitar potential - FREE High-Performance Guitar Scorecard - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/gretchen-menn-instrumental-guitar-virtuoso-336 Gretchen's Links: https://gret...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 336
▶▶ FREE Guide to clear sounding chords - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Ever wondered about the real differences between groove, pocket, and feel in guitar playing? I'm taking a closer look to clarify these terms and give your playing a rhythm boost. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/groove-feel-and-pocket-do-you-know-the-differences-335 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" videos - https...
Oct 11, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 335
Special guest Steve Rosen, who not only had the privilege of learning from and jamming with Edward Van Halen but also shared a close friendship with him, is here to share his unique perspective on one of the best players to ever play the Guitar. ▶▶ FREE Blues Guitar Soloing Course: "Get Your Blues Solos Under Control" http://freeblueslesson.com/ SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/steve-rosen-s-tonechaser-memories-of-edward-van-halen-334 Steve Rosen Links: https:/...
Oct 04, 2023•55 min•Season 1Ep. 334
▶▶ FREE High Performance Guitarist Scorecard: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Are you ready to step into the extraordinary world of the high-performance guitarist? Today, I'm encouraging you to listen in as I share the three main steps to elevate your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/high-performance-guitarist-333 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Group classes, and "Part 2" vi...
Sep 27, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 333
