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5 Bread and Butter Scales to Use Over Funky Blues - Guitar Lesson

Want to break out of the minor pentatonic box? In this lesson, I’ll show you five essential “bread and butter” scales that work great over a funky blues groove — complete with...

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Scales for Funky Blues + Gain Staging, Community Spotlight & More - 431

This week’s episode is all about the scales that unlock funky blues solos. I’ll walk you through killer scale shapes, gear tips for better tone, and a community spotlight that...

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Seasonal Slump and Maxon SD9 vs. Ibanez TS9 - 430

Stuck in a rut? Break out of the seasonal slump with a Gilmour-style lick, chord tips, and a TS9 vs. SD9 showdown—one finally earns a spot on my board.

 

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My Recovery, a Bluesy Rock Lick That Works Anywhere, and Stacking Xotic Pedals - 429

Recovery has reshaped everything about how I play, practice, and approach this podcast. In this episode, I share my journey, teach you a bluesy rock lick that works anywhere, ...

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How Do I Start Using Chord Tones When I solo? - Five Minute Fix - 71

Tired of soloing that doesn’t quite land? This quick fix shows you how to start targeting chord tones so your solos sound more intentional and musical.

 


 

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How Can I Improve My Bends Without Unwanted Noise? - 5 Minute Fix - 428

Struggling with noisy or sloppy bends? In this quick lesson, I’ll show you how to clean them up and start sounding more polished and pro.

 

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What's the Faster Way to Learn a Song on a Deadline? - 70

Need to learn a song fast? This episode shows you how to strip it down, hit the essentials, and sound great under pressure.

 


 

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Why "Inside the Strings" Picking Feels So Awkward - 427

Does your pick get stuck or feel awkward when switching strings? This quick lesson breaks down why inside picking trips up so many players—and how to fix it with simple exe...

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Counting While You Strum (And Why It Matters) - 5 Minute Fix - 426

Strumming still feels shaky, even after hours of practice? This 5-minute fix shows you how counting out loud instantly locks in your timing and tightens your rhythm.

 

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Get Comfortable with the Bo Diddley Rhythm - 5 Minute Fix - 69

Struggling with the Bo Diddley rhythm? In this 5-Minute Fix, I’ll show you how to internalize the groove, feel the pulse, and finally make this classic rhythm feel natural....

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Soloing System for Beginners - 5 Minute Guitar Fix

Feel stuck when trying to solo because you're afraid of hitting the wrong notes? Here’s how to move from hesitation to confidence using one simple scale, daily repetition, ...

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Back After 20+ Years? Start Here - 5 Minute Guitar Fix - 425

Have you been away from guitar for decades and aren’t sure how to start again? In this quick 5 Minute Guitar Fix, I’ll walk you through the mindset, the first steps, and th...

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