Play Guitar Podcast | Guitar Lessons | Fun And Easy Lessons, Tips, And Tricks For Beginner, Intermediate, And Advanced Guitar

On guitar, we learn scales visually without any idea what the notes are and what their function is. Today, I'm going to show a different way of starting to play scale patterns that makes sense and gives much better results. FREE three notes per string download: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/3nps Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-scale-patterns-work-138 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Today, I'm going to help you with the most important part of your guitar playing, your head. So let's get our heads on straight by really understanding why we play guitar, why it's so easy to get off course, and what we can do to relax and achieve at the same time. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/getting-your-head-right-137 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Being able to use Hammer-ons and Pull-offs effectively can take your lead playing to the next level. Today, I show you how to use them, the different uses for them, and some very cool exercises you can do to get that smooth sound into your playing. FREE PDF HERE: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/hammer Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/hammer-ons-and-pull-offs-136 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Today, I share with you the two most powerful things I've found that will keep you out of a guitar rut and help you to experience consistent progress... and I'm pretty sure they aren't what you would think. Get your FREE practice space checklist at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/if-you-listen-to-only-one-episode-this-is-the-one-135 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Have you thought about getting into recording but were unsure where to start? Today, I go over the first steps, the gear you need, and some tips to get you started recording without any stress and confusion. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-get-into-recording-134 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Delay and reverb are the finishing touches for your guitar tone. Today, we finish off our tone challenge by understanding what they are and how to use them effectively. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/using-delay-and-reverb-133 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

How do you build a great guitar tone? You need a starting point. Today I go over three basic core tones you can use as the foundation for tons of different sounds. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/basic-guitar-tones-clean-crunch-and-l

How's your guitar tone? Today kicks off our Summer Guitar Tone challenge. It's time to work on our sound and get toned and ready for the summer! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/summer-guitar-tone-challenge-131 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Let's take the first step into more colorful chords... using the 9th. Today I'll explain what 9th chords are, how they are constructed, and all of the different types that you can use to fancy up your rhythm guitar. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/ninth-chords-on-guitar-130 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

One of my favorite things about learning songs is coming across new and interesting chords. Today I'll go through three of my favorite types of chords and show you how to use them in your own playing. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/fun-guitar-chords-129 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Can't make any progress and losing interest? Putting in more effort and getting less results? Today, I show my proven path to getting back on the road to success on guitar. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/stuck-in-a-guitar-rut-128 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Arpeggios? What are these awesome sounding things? Today, I give an overview of arpeggios and how to use them. They aren't as hard as you think and can make your solos sound great! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-arpeggios-explained-127 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Are you frustrated? Have you had about enough of not knowing what you are doing and very low results. Join me today as we put this in the past by solving three of the most common frustrations for guitar players. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-frustrated-guitarist-126 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

►Download the FREE Challenge Worksheet: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/lickbuildingchallenge It's my first Lick Building Challenge! Join us as we get creative and see what we awesome ideas we can make with a certain set of notes. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/lick-building-challenge-125 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

►►Download FREE guide to clear sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Having a hard time making the switch between acoustic and electric guitar. You are not alone. Just because they are musically set up the same, doesn't mean that they are close in feel and play-ability. Join me today as I demonstrate the physical differences between the two and what to look for if you are having trouble. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/switching-between-acoustic-and-electric-124 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Welcome back to the guitar! Have you made the commitment to make it work, this time. Today, I give the top 3 tips to make your experience on the guitar much more successful... this time. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/welcome-back-to-the-guitar-123 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Today, I show you the things you need to know to play riffs and melodies that lead from one chord to another. If you have ever struggled to come up with ideas for this situation, help is on the way! Show notes at :https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-fills-in-between-chords-122 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Today, I take a good look at the style of David Gilmour. Lots of players can play his solos note for note. I look past the tabs and talk about the technique, gear, scale choices, and a few of my own licks that were inspired by his playing. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-in-the-style-of-david-gilmour-121 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

With so many who are having such a hard time getting results with the guitar, it's hard to know how to move forward. Today I show you the clear path to get real results. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-real-way-to-learn-to-play-guitar-120Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Today, I explore the rhythm and chord work of Jimi Hendrix. I'll go over his soul guitar doublestops, advanced chord movement, and use of the 7#9 chord. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-chords-in-the-style-of-jimi-hendrix-119 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy