Let's get our heads on straight by really understanding why we play guitar and why it's so easy to get off course, and what we can do to relax and achieve at the same time.

Getting your head right... or getting your head on straight. It's a term used when we need to course...

Being able to use Hammer-ons and Pull-offs effectively can take your lead playing to the next level.

***Don't forget to grab your FREE copy of my Hammer-On and Pull-Off practice workout here:

https://www.playguitaracademy.com/hammer

Today, I show you how to use them, the different uses...

Today, I share with you the two most powerful things I've found that will get you out of your guitar rut and help you to experience consistent progress, and I'm pretty sure they aren't what you would think.

Hello and Welcome friends to episode 135 of the Play Guitar podcast.
I'm Lee and this is...

Have you thought about getting into recording but were unsure where to start?

Things are changing. A lot of the things that we were used to are not part of our lives anymore.

We don't know what the future holds but we hope that at some point we can get back to having fun, and in our case...

Delay and reverb are the finishing touches for your guitar tone.

Today, we finish off our tone challenge by understanding what they are and how to use them effectively.

Most of us have used reverb or delay at one time or another for the sole reason of making our tone sound better. You put it on...

Figuring out your own signature tone is difficult for all levels of guitarists. Getting your core tones down first before you start experimenting gives you a starting point for success. 

Finding a good guitar tone that makes you happy isn't as easy as you would think. Most guitarists start...

How's your guitar tone?

Today kicks off our Summer Guitar Tone challenge. It's time to work on our sound and get toned and ready for the summer!

The Challenge:

Each week this summer, we are going to pay special attention to our tone.

Really learning how to get the best out of your gear can be...

Today I'll explain what 9th chords are, how they are constructed, and all of the different types that you can use to fancy up your rhythm guitar.

Ninth chords are usually the guitarists first step into extended chords. Whether it's from a Jimi Hendrix or a James Brown song, those cool sounding...

One of my favorite things about learning songs is coming across new chords that grab your attention.

In the beginning, we work so hard on the basic chords that when we master them and finally get to learning songs, you are just content to finally be playing them. 

 
Then it happens....

Can't make any progress and losing interest? Putting in more effort and getting less results?

Today, I show my proven path to getting back on the road to success on guitar.

How is your guitar playing going? I ask this question a lot.

It's never an answer that comes quickly. It's a...