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Guitar Hand Strength and Flexibility - 109

 

Have you had hand or wrist issues when playing chords? Have you experienced hand cramps or sharp pains when trying to play certain things? Today, I talk about how...

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Problems Playing Chords - 108

 

Are your chords being played as clean as possible?

Have you had issues getting all of the notes to ring true without any unwanted notes or sounds? Today I fix the...

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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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