How Would You Help a Beginning Guitarist Get Started? - 011
Today, I ask the question: How would you help a beginning guitarist get started?
Introduction
On today's episode we are going to help new guitar players get started in the right direction.
You would think learning guitar should be so simple with all we have available to...
How To Avoid Frustration When Learning Guitar - 010
Today, I talk about the steps to take to avoid frustration when learning the guitar.
Introduction
On todays episode titled “How To Avoid Frustration When Learning Guitar”, I go over the most common problems that you will deal with when learning the...
Sliding Guitar Scale Patterns Into New Keys - 009
Today, I start sliding scales patterns around into different keys. You can get a lot of mileage out of just one scale pattern!
Playing Guitar Scales in Different Keys
Playing scales in different keys on the guitar is challenging!
One of the first things you learn, when you have an interest in playing lead guitar, is scale patterns. Ask any guitar player, when it’s time to start shredding you need to know your patterns.
Over my last four blog...
Improvising Over Chords - 008
Today, I talk about soloing over chords, and the four sticky situations you need to plan for!
On todays episode titled: Improvising over chords, I’m going to take a beginning approach to playing melodies over chord progressions.
I’ve found that there...
Soloing Over Chords
One of the great joys of playing guitar, to me, is improvisation.
Creating new and unique melodies on the guitar can be addictive. Once you get to the point in your guitar journey where playing lead guitar becomes a priority, you are faced with a whole new set of obstacles.
...Getting Into Lead Guitar - 007
In episode seven, we start getting into lead guitar. What it’s all about and the tools you need to get started! Also we have Guitar News and Creating the Band
On todays episode titled “Getting Into Lead Guitar” I’m going to do an overview on what...
Guitar Scales: The Five Pattern System
Learning scale patterns on the guitar can be tough!
Most guitar players who come to me for help already know one or two pentatonic scale patterns. Usually it’s the Minor pentatonic pattern one scale, you know the “blues box” pattern.
What started as pure joy...
Best Guitar Scales to Learn for Popular Music
Welcome to Part 2 of “my six step plan to learning guitar scales”.
In Part 1 we went over all of the steps in my plan to get started with guitar scales. They are:
- Understand how the fretboard is set up
- Understand what scales are and how they are built
- Know the best scales...
Really Understanding Guitar Scales - 006
In episode six, I unpack guitar scales! It’s not just about memorizing a bunch of patterns. Once you know what they really are and how to use them, you will be unstoppable!
On todays episode I’m going to start tackling guitar scales. I’ve recently...
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Instructor
Lee Anderson
Guitar Instructor
I'm a guitarist, guitar teacher, podcaster, and creator of super helpful video courses :) I help frustrated guitarists get past their roadblocks and start moving forward again.
