Today, I Interview LA Guitarist Angela Petrilli.

We’re talking about solid rhythm guitar playing, tasteful solos, open tuning, singing and playing and so much more! 

Angela Petrilli is a pro guitar player from Los Angeles.

Growing up in a musical and artistic household, Angela first...

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 much hand strength you need and about a type of exercise that can help these problems.

First, I go over the different types of...

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 two biggest chord playing problems and give you the steps to take to play them great, every-time!

Did chords come easy to you...

 How do you know when enough is enough?

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 and never seem to get any better. 

I've found by helping a lot of "career beginner" players that they have several...

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 up new practice routines. I find that it parallels the very common new year exercise resolutions.

It's common knowledge that...

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?
• What have I done this year that worked?
• What have I done that didn't?

I then use my own playing as an example of how you can...

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 haven't. The time tested practice of having a mentor take you from point A to point B, is still the best way to learn. 

Today...

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 of guitar playing, beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

It's always fun to get something new for your guitar, but sometimes...

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 academy.

Check out what Founding member Evan shared about his experience with guitar:

• Now that I know the basic parts, how do I...