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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 acade...

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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 why...

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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 2 
  • ...
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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 it to make yo...

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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 into place t...

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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 different...

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3 Notes Per String Scales (3NPS) - 095

Faster and smoother lead lines!

If you’ve been struggling with playing fast, it might not be your technique that’s holding you back. Today, I will introduce a different ...

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What Beginner Guitarists Don't Expect

In today's live-stream, I go over the 3 unexpected things that beginners will struggle with when starting to play guitar.

Getting good on guitar is definitely a journey fil...

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Mobile Guitar Practice Space...Complete Setup

Practicing during a move, or on the road, or in and unfamiliar place can be difficult!
Today, I show you all of the things I include in my very effective mobile practice spa...

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Getting Positive About Your Playing - 094

Inspired by a listener's situation, today's podcast deals with the negativity that guitarists deal with in different stages of their journey. 

First, I go over the differe...

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Helping Your Hands Work Together - 093

 

Physically playing the guitar has a lot of hurdles to guitarists of all stages. The goal is to have your hands in sync so that you go on autopilot.

When you can play li...

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Which Guitar Amp Should I Buy? - 092

In today's episode I take the next step with amplifiers. Back in episode 18 we learned all about the different types and styles of amplifiers. Today, we take that knowledge...

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