▶▶ FREE practice space checklist - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space Feeling stuck in your practice routine? These simple tips will help you mix things up, have more fun, and see real progress with your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/change-up-your-practice-routine-392 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.pl...
Nov 20, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 392
▶▶ New 1-On-1 Coaching Spots Available - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching What does 'style' really mean? Today, I’ll share three simple steps to uncover your unique playing style and let your best self take center stage. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/developing-your-signature-guitar-style-391 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly ...
Nov 13, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 391
▶▶ FREE Big 4 Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet To get the sweet sound of Southern Rock, there are a few tricks you need to know. Today, I show you how to take simple scales that you already know and change them for perfect Southern Rock. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-scales-should-i-use-for-southern-rock-390 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all...
Nov 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 390
▶▶ FREE Scale Pattern Worksheet - The (BIG) 4 scales you need to play 99% of songs: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet\ 🎸 Today, I take a look at relative major and minor scales. We will learn what they are, how to use them, and see the creative potential of knowing how closely related scales work. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-s-relative-major-and-minor-389 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and g...
Oct 30, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 389
▶▶ FREE Big 4 Scale Pattern Worksheet https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Why do some pentatonic licks flow smoothly while others build up intense tension? Tune in today as I break down the key differences between the Major and Minor Blues Scales, and show you how to use them to elevate your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/major-blues-and-minor-blues-scale-differences PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tra...
Oct 23, 2024•20 min•Season 1Ep. 388
Today, I’m joined by Jay Kerecman of Guitars 4 Vets, an incredible organization helping veterans heal from PTSD through the transformative experience of learning to play the guitar. Guitars 4 Vets Website https://guitars4vets.org/ Guitar 4 Vets - Donate https://guitars4vets.org/donate/ Guitars 4 Vets Maine Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064921771249 Guitars 4 Vets Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/557560121520417 SHOW NOTES - https://www.playguitaracademy.c...
Oct 16, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 387
▶▶ Apply for 1-On-1 Coaching https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Going to an Open Blues Jam can be a big step for new guitarists. Today, I'll tell you the best practices for joining a Blues Jam. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/rock-your-first-blues-jam-hurricane-edition-2024-386 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://ww...
Oct 09, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 386
▶▶ FREE Scale Worksheet - Big 4 Scales - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Today, I have my top 10 easy fixes for your aimless solos. Learn how you can take the skills you already have and approach them in an easy musical way to get great results. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/top-10-easy-fixes-for-aimless-solos-385 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly...
Oct 02, 2024•31 min•Season 1Ep. 385
▶▶ FREE Guide to Clear Sounding Chords - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Today, we’ll talk about fingerpicking styles, how you can practice these techniques, and tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of your practice time. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/exploring-the-basics-of-fingerstyle-guitar-384 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and we...
Sep 25, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 384
🎸 What are the best upgrades for your Stratocaster? Today, I share my 5 best Upgrades to help your guitar go from zero to hero! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-favorite-strat-upgrades-383 Links to Upgrades mentioned in the podcast (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.): Wilkinson/Gotoh VSVG Vintage Tremolo Nickel https://amzn.to/3MMsoDC Seymour Duncan SH-PG1b Pearly Gates Humbucker Pickup - Nickel Bridge https://amzn.to/3MO404s ToneShape...
Sep 18, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 383
▶▶ Free guide to CLEAN and CLEAR sounding CHORDS: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide The first step to understanding chord progressions is to know the function of each chord. Learn with me today how the simple act of numbering chords can let you take control of the harmony in your songs. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/basics-of-numbered-chord-progressions-382 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from...
Sep 11, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 382
▶▶ 1-On-1 Coaching - Apply here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Having a hard time getting back on track with guitar now that September rolls around? Join me today to learn how to get back to a productive routine while having a blast practicing. THIS WEEK'S LESSON: EASY 3 Note Blues Chords for Beginners | Make Your Blues Chords Sound Great - YouTube SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-enjoy-learning-the-guitar-again-381 PLAY GUITAR A...
Sep 04, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 381
▶▶ Guide To Clear Sounding Chords - Free Download - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Improvising isn't just for lead guitar! Let's learn to mix and match some basic blues guitar rhythms to create something new, different, and exciting!. This Week's Video Lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g20cjtFbVRc SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-blues-rhythms-380 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files ...
Aug 28, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 380
▶▶ Learn Blues Chord Tone Targeting - "Solos That Make Sense" - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense Today, I teach the secrets! Beginner and Intermediate guitarists learn the 5 secrets to play Blues Solos like a pro! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/play-more-than-your-basic-blues-solo-379 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....
Aug 21, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 379
▶▶ Practice the RIGHT scales FREE - Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Join me today as I show you three practice exercises that help you master arpeggios inside your scale patterns. THIS WEEK'S LESSON - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJEqh4F1ci4 SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/using-arpeggios-effectively-378 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from al...
Aug 14, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 378
▶▶ Clean up your messy chords - FREE Guide to clear-sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Building your own chords is not out of reach, join me today as I share the 3 things you need to know to start creating chords all over the fretboard. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-do-you-need-to-know-to-start-building-chords-377 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Mo...
Aug 07, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 377
▶▶ Apply for 1-On-1 Coaching: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Don't know WHAT or HOW to practice? Learn this life-changing routine to start seeing expected results on a regular basis. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-things-to-practice-every-single-day-save-decades-of-frustration 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. http...
Jul 31, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 376
▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet This Weeks Video Lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC_7orRNxTg Getting great at the Major Pentatonic Scale is one of the most important things a lead guitarist learns. Take a look at this often-overlooked color and learn to make your solos shine! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mastering-the-major-pentatonic-scale-375 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant acces...
Jul 17, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 375
▶▶ The ULTIMATE Beginner Guitar Course - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Not sure that you have all the skills to move from beginner to intermediate guitar? Here's what you need to have down so you can move up and excel at intermediate guitar. WATCH THIS WEEK'S LESSON - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/graduate-from-beginner-to-intermediate-blues-guitar SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-beginner-guitarists-need-to-know-before-they-mo...
Jul 10, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 374
▶▶ FREE Blues Soloing Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Join me on my journey back to performing again. I'll share the mental, physical, and musical hurdles you must cross for a happy and successful performing life! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/getting-ready-to-start-performing-again-373 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.pla...
Jul 03, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 373
▶▶ Apply for Guitar Coaching today: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching This Week's lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQxygBTAmHs Are your guitar solos aimless? Have you struggled for years to sound better? Find out today why targeting chords can make a world of difference in your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-target-chords-in-your-solos-372 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro...
Jun 26, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 372
▶▶ Your Guide to CLEAR sounding CHORDS. FREE Download: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords If you are ready to start taking care of your guitars, here are my recommendations for getting started. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/get-started-with-guitar-maintenance-371 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.playguitaracademy.c...
Jun 19, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 371
▶▶ FREE High-Performance Guitar Scorecard - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Is it worth your time to learn the way music works? Get ready to be inspired and make the most of your time with the guitar today on the Play Guitar Podcast. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-bother-with-chords-keys-and-scales-370 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Mont...
Jun 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 370
▶▶ Do your chords need help? Know all of the basics and every adjustment you need to play CLEAN AND CLEAR GUITAR CHORDS. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Today. we experiment with chords, I explain how to voice chords with open strings, and I show you my own open-string chord progressions. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/taking-advantage-of-open-strings-369 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from ...
Jun 05, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 369
▶▶ Learn More About Guitar COACHING - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Watch the lesson video: https://youtu.be/VHf_DEaEwYg Are you a career beginner guitarist looking to make progress? In today's episode, I explore the common challenges faced by career beginners, share my proven strategies to help you move forward, and offer practical tips to finally see improvement. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-career-beginner-turnaround-368 PLAY...
May 29, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 368
▶▶ Open up the fretboard with my FREE Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet See this week's Double Stop Video Lesson: https://youtu.be/aenrWu8c19I Not sure which notes to use? Today, I show you the key to building the most common double stops used in blues. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/understanding-blues-double-stops-367 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro ...
May 22, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 367
▶▶ Embellish Chords Like a Pro - Learn More about Chord Elevation Toolkit: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Join me today to up your chord game and learn the simple chord shapes that pro-Blues players use every day. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/blues-chords-you-want-to-play-366 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. ht...
May 15, 2024•23 min•Season 1Ep. 366
▶▶Watch the Beginner Blues Guitar Lick Training Video: https://youtu.be/VmorxkSslJc 1-on-1 Coaching - Just a few spots Left! - Apply Here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Starting to play Blues Lead Guitar with ZERO results. Learn my top 2 favorite tips for beginner Blues Lead Guitar Players. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/2-favorite-tips-for-beginner-blues-lead-guitarists-365 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tr...
May 08, 2024•32 min•Season 1Ep. 365
▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Are you tired of sounding just so-so when you play a blues solo? Today, I'll show you how to add tons of interest by mixing different scales. Watch the Lesson Video - https://youtu.be/PeVrQJazlqU SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/better-blues-solos-how-to-mix-scales-364 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my li...
May 01, 2024•25 min•Season 1Ep. 364
▶▶ $1 - 14 day Membership Trial - Limited time: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/membership Are you struggling with your guitar solos? Today, I'm going to show you how creating your ideas around simple shapes can change everything for your guitar playing. Lesson Link for this podcast: https://youtu.be/kEztbynPnFg SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/using-simple-shapes-to-improve-your-solos-363 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and ...
Apr 24, 2024•24 min•Season 1Ep. 363
