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When Do You Move On? - 107

 How do you know when enough is enough?

 

 

When does practicing the same thing over and over start to have diminishing returns.

 

Today, I go over...

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Strumming Problems - 106

Last year, the podcast that, by far, had the most responses was my episode that helped career beginner guitarists. They are guitarists who have played for years and years...

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Happy New Year - 105

Just a quick episode today to wish you a happy new year and to work out why it’s so difficult to stay on a practice routine.

Every January, a lot of guitarists start...

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Take A Step Backward To Start Moving Forward - 104

On today's episode, We take a look back at our playing and practicing this year. It's time to ask the questions:

  • Am I any better now than I was last year at this time?
  • ...
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The Benefits Of Using A Roadmap - 103

Learning guitar should be easier than ever before... right? Then, why are so many struggling with getting significant results?

The technology has changed but people...

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What Guitar Accessories Do You Really Need? - 102

Ah! Guitar accessories... extra stuff for your guitar.

Today I’m going to go over what you need, what you don’t and what to consider for the three big stages...

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Moving From Practicing Scales To Making Melodies - 101

Are you stuck in practicing mode?

Do your solos sound like you are practicing scale patterns?

Today I unpack a very common problem to help a founding member of the...

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The Big Turning Point In Your Guitar Playing - 100

If you could name the one single biggest breakthrough in your guitar playing, what would it be?

Today I go over the biggest turning point in my own playing and show you...

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Guitar Amp Software Shoot Out - 099

Let’s have some fun today with another old fashioned shootout!

Today, I compare three computer based amp and effects software . They are:

  • Bias Amp 2
  • Scuffham S-gear...
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Staying In Touch With The Beginner's Mind - 098

Do you remember the excitement of first learning guitar? Has that changed for you as you’ve progressed? Today I look back at the beginner’s mind and try to use...

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Change Your Guitar Playing In 5 Steps - 097

Are you ready for a big change?

Sometimes it takes drastic measures to pull yourself out of a playing rut.

Today, I’m outlining the process that I’m putting...

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Bringing Fresh Ideas Into Your Playing - 096

Do you feel like you are just playing the same thing over and over again? Are you frustrated that the way you want to sound and the way you actually sound are very...

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