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How to Stay Frustrated with Blues Guitar

Still stuck with blues guitar? This video shows why frustration can be a good thing. Learn to find your “sweet spot” - the challenge level that drives real progress without bu...

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Staying in the Game When Practice Gets Frustrating - 438

When your practice starts feeling frustrating, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re learning. In this episode, I share how to recognize that moment, manage it, and ...

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How to Practice Blues Guitar - Every Single Day

Stop wasting time with random blues practice. In this lesson, you’ll learn my Musical Triangle Method - a simple daily framework that keeps you improving fast by balancing ...

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How to Know If Your Practice Is Actually Working - 437

If you’ve ever practiced for weeks without knowing whether you’re improving, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to recognize real progress, spot the hidden signs of gr...

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The Player I Used to Be - 436

When you’re starting out with lead guitar, it’s easy to get stuck in the same old patterns. In this episode, I break down the habits that hold players back and show you how to...

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5 Blues Licks That Secretly Make You Better

If your solos still sound like exercises, these 5 smart blues licks will fix that. We’ll target bend accuracy, groove phrasing, space/call-and-response, and landing notes t...

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The Mistakes Beginners Make (That Even Pros Still Struggle With) - 435

Beginner mistakes don’t disappear - they evolve. In this episode, I break down five traps that haunt guitarists at every level and how to finally move past them.

 

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The Story of You - 434

This episode isn’t about licks or scales — it’s about the deeper journey you’re on as a guitarist. Discover why you started, how the Hero’s Journey mirrors your growth, and wh...

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Backing Tracks Are the Best Tool You’re Not Using Enough - 433

🎸 Discover how backing tracks can transform your guitar practice by improving groove, phrasing, and feel... plus how to get started using them effectively.

 

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When to Mix Major and Minor Pentatonic - 432

In this episode of the Play Guitar Podcast, I share one of the most powerful tricks in blues soloing: how and when to mix the Major and Minor pentatonic scales to get more emo...

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Play Scales Up and Down the Neck — Not Just Across - 5 Minute Fix

Stuck in scale boxes? In this 5 Minute Fix, I’ll show you how to break out and play confidently up and down the neck — not just across it.

 


 

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Evan Wilson Spotlight - Guitarist for Stunning with Scissors

Meet Evan Wilson, lead guitarist for Stunning With Scissors and a dedicated member of Play Guitar Academy. In this Community Spotlight, we dive into his journey, growth, and t...

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