Getting into modes can be difficult to wrap your head around. Today, I get you started with the what, where, and how of the easiest mode to learn: The Mixolydian mode.

I've talked about modes in the past, But if you haven't checked out those podcasts yet, here is a quick explanation of what...

Arpeggios? What are these awesome sounding things? Today, I give an overview of arpeggios and how to use them.

They aren't as hard as you think and can make your solos sound great!

It's a big topic for intermediate players. Wanting to learn arpeggios signals the first steps of wanting to refine...

Did you know that you are really learning two different instruments and both require a very different approach?

"Wait, I didn't sign up for this! I thought I was learning to play the guitar."
And even if you have a strong feeling one way or the other, there's a close to 100% chance that you...

In today's episode I take the next step with amplifiers. Back in episode 18 we learned all about the different types and styles of amplifiers. Today, we take that knowledge and make some decisions.

I break down the four types of players that are interested in buying an amplifier:

1. Not started...

Do you really want to speed up your progress?  Instead of pushing and forcing yourself to move forward by a few inches, try spending some time to look back to some of the basics you may be missing. 

Sometimes it could be the approach that you have taken from the beginning...

How can I redesign my practice schedule to get the best results for me?

Today I'm gong to help you with your schedule by asking you four questions. I’ll unpack each of these questions and present you with some things that you may not have thought of. At the end of each...

Welcome to part one of my guide on the best way to learn guitar scales!

 I’ve found that most of my new students who come to me already learning scales and lead guitar on their own, are generally frustrated.

 Over time, I could see that I kept teaching the same basic...

Technique exercises, and why they are so effective…

Being able to play what you want at the speed you want is an issue that ALL guitar players have struggled with for years.

What is the point of learning all of these chord and scale patterns if you can’t play them well.

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Why learning the notes on the fretboard is so important for guitar players..

It is surprising just how many guitar players really don't know the notes on the guitar.

It is the most common problem I deal with in my guitar classes.

Having a solid understanding of how the fretboard works can...

Welcome to my third article on the most important ways to open up the fretboard! In the first two articles I showed how knowing the notes on the fretboard and how practicing technique exercises give you an awesome boost to your guitar playing.

This week we will look at what I feel is the most...