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31 May

Get ready to untangle your fingers!   FREE Chord Guide - "CLEAR SOUNDING CHORDS" - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide     Let's kick those common chord-switching problems...

24 May

Can't see or even remember the shapes and patterns on the guitar fretboard?   Members get access to the PRIVATE PODCAST (five days a week!)- https://www.playguitaracademy.com   Don't...

17 May

Do you ever wonder why your guitar sounds dull and lifeless, no matter how much you practice? The answer might surprise you."    Members get the PRIVATE PODCAST five days a week. To...

10 May

Today, Let's get some more mileage out of your scales.  FREE WORKSHEET - Learn the 4 scale patterns that are in all your favorite songs - across the...

03 May

Are you too busy to practice? Get your FREE Guitar PRACTICE SPACE Checklist and get set up for success:https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space     Today, we'll learn how to...

28 Apr

  As a beginner guitarist, you may have heard the term "modes" thrown around by other musicians and wondered what they are and how to use them in your playing.   Modes are an essential...

26 Apr

What would you say if I could expand your chord knowledge and you only had to lift one finger?   Learn all of the basics and every adjustment you need to play CLEAN AND CLEAR guitar chords....

19 Apr

  Today, I'll help you learn a little about the idiosyncracies of different guitars, ahead of time. FREE WORKSHEET - Learn the 4 scale patterns that are in all your favorite songs - across...

11 Apr

Are you having a problem staying on track with your practice (or even practicing at all)?    Get your FREE Guitar PRACTICE SPACE Checklist and get setup for...

05 Apr

From what I've seen, Not finishing songs is at the top of the list of guitar struggles   FREE Guitar Chord Worksheet - "Guide to Clear Sounding Chords" -...

29 Mar

For guitar players, pentatonic scales are a big part of their life.   FREE Guitar Worksheet - "The BIG FOUR SCALE Patterns" - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet...

22 Mar

Eight Great Guitar Albums that keep your attention from start to finish. Check out my picks and leave yours in the comments below.     Pre-Order my new Chord Tone Soloing Course -...

15 Mar

Struggling to setup your Guitar Studio? Here are 5 simple steps to make sure your home studio setup looks cool and brings BIG results!   FREE download of my Ultimate PRACTICE SPACE checklist:...

08 Mar

If you are new to scales or if you've been learning them and haven't seen the benefits from the work you've put in, Today's episode is for you!     FREE WORKSHEET - Learn the 4 scale...

01 Mar

  Phrasing is one of the most important and one of the most neglected things in music.    FREE Blues guitar soloing Course - "Get Your Blues Solos Under Control" -...

22 Feb

  The struggle to stay motivated is real and for a lot of us a losing battle.   Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/     Join me...

14 Feb

Is your chord playing getting predictable and maybe a bit boring?   FREE guide to playing CLEAN and CLEAR guitar chords. Know all of the basics and every adjustment....

07 Feb

Learning guitar isn't always what you think it's going to be.   CLICK HERE to Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson:      Today, I'm sharing with you the three...

01 Feb

  Are your guitar licks getting any better?   Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/   Let's take a look at your guitar licks, how they...

24 Jan

  Stop Playing Aimless Blues Guitar Solos   Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/      Is your blues guitar playing a little...

17 Jan

  Wanting to get good at guitar is something we all have in common, but it doesn't always mean the same thing.   Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson:...

10 Jan

  Don't Neglect Your Chords   Get Exclusive Access to "Part 2" of this Lesson: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/   Sloppy chord playing can sneak in over time or it can start right...

04 Jan

Simple Major Scale Mastery - 295 Avoiding mastering the Major Scale is a common rut that I see in a lot of my students. I try to nip that in the bud the minute I see it. And today is no exception!...

27 Dec

It's the end of the year and we have learned a lot. Let's put these lessons to the test and use what we have learned! Join me as I go through our big topics and create something special. Get Great...