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This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom v ...
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Have you been struggling with the guitar? You are not alone! For the past 30 years I have been helping beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists get out of the guitar rut and find their voice on the guitar. These FREE, FUN, and EASY guitar lessons give you the right mindset for guitar success, and keep you moving forward on the guitar. No matter if you are just starting out or have been playing for years, this is the show that will help you become the guitarist that you always wanted t ...
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Flamenco guitar teacher and founder of Flamenco4U.com guitar lessons, Ben Stubbs, explores the flamenco guitar, discusses playing techniques, and teaches you how to become a flamenco guitarist.
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Host Matthew Cochran's in-depth exploration of the strange and beautiful world of the guitar, it's players, makers, and teachers from world famous virtuosos to the first-time garage band
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OutsideGuitar.com was founded in 2015 by guitarist Aram Bajakian. Having spent more than a decade as an active member of NYC's scene, and performing with a diverse range of artists (Lou Reed, John Zorn, Diana Krall, Malcolm Mooney from Can) Bajakian wanted to find a way to give back some of what he had learned to the music community. Thus, the online guitar masterclass, OutsideGuitar.com was born. The OutsideGuitar.com podcast allows subscribers to ask questions to guitarists that play outsi ...
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Ep164 Nashville Studio Drummer and Music Producer Scott Williamson
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In episode 164 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I interview Scott Williamson, a top-tier studio drummer in the Nashville area for decades. In addition to his drumming career, Scott is a mixing engineer and music producer. He'll provide insights into life as a studio musician, answer listener questions, and reveal his favorite guitar parts. 🎸 Wha…
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▶▶ Do your chords need help? Know all of the basics and every adjustment you need to play CLEAN AND CLEAR GUITAR CHORDS. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Today. we experiment with chords, I explain how to voice chords with open strings, and I show you my own open-string chord progressions. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playgu…
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Ep163 Jack and Diane - How Does This Song Work?
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How does the song "Jack and Diane" work? Listen to episode 163 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast to hear how this John Mellencamp classic features memorable acoustic guitar riffs that make great use of different chord shapes and chord voicings. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at …
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▶▶ Learn More About Guitar COACHING - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Watch the lesson video: https://youtu.be/VHf_DEaEwYg Are you a career beginner guitarist looking to make progress? In today's episode, I explore the common challenges faced by career beginners, share my proven strategies to help you move forward, and offer …
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▶▶ Open up the fretboard with my FREE Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet See this week's Double Stop Video Lesson: https://youtu.be/aenrWu8c19I Not sure which notes to use? Today, I show you the key to building the most common double stops used in blues. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https:/…
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Ep162 Knights of Cydonia - How Does This Song Work?
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"Knights of Cydonia" by Muse is an epic rock anthem that blends various musical influences to create a unique and powerful listening experience. The song stands out for its grandiose and cinematic feel, drawing inspiration from progressive rock, space rock, and spaghetti westerns. In Episode 162 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I break the music…
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▶▶ Embellish Chords Like a Pro - Learn More about Chord Elevation Toolkit: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Join me today to up your chord game and learn the simple chord shapes that pro-Blues players use every day. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/blues-chords-you-want-to-play-366 PLAY GU…
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Ep161 Q&A Hot For Teacher - Multitracks - Bass Rigs - Funk #49 - Mastering Songs - Major and Minor Pentatonic - CAGED - Soreness - Knights of Cydonia
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In episode 161 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about Hot For Teacher, multitracks, bass rigs, Funk #49, mastering songs, major and minor pentatonic, CAGED, hand soreness, Knights of Cydonia, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.G…
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2 Favorite Tips for Beginner Blues Lead Guitarists - 365
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▶▶Watch the Beginner Blues Guitar Lick Training Video: https://youtu.be/VmorxkSslJc 1-on-1 Coaching - Just a few spots Left! - Apply Here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Starting to play Blues Lead Guitar with ZERO results. Learn my top 2 favorite tips for beginner Blues Lead Guitar Players. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- http…
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In episode 160 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I demonstrate a technique for improvisation over jam tracks, drawing inspiration from the iconic song "Refugee" by Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers. Leveraging guitar licks from renowned tracks like this can infuse your improvisations with creativity and flair, elevating your playing to new heights.…
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Better Blues Solos - How to Mix Scales - 364
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▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Are you tired of sounding just so-so when you play a blues solo? Today, I'll show you how to add tons of interest by mixing different scales. Watch the Lesson Video - https://youtu.be/PeVrQJazlqU SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.c…
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Ep159 Every Type of Seventh Chord and How to Use It
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In episode 159 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss every type of seventh chord and how to use it. Seventh chords are made when you extend a triad with an additional third. There are five qualities of seventh chords that appear in music. They are Major seven, Minor seven, Dominant seven, Minor seven flat five (a.k.a. Half diminished), and …
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Using Simple Shapes to Improve Your Solos - 363
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▶▶ $1 - 14 day Membership Trial - Limited time: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/membership Are you struggling with your guitar solos? Today, I'm going to show you how creating your ideas around simple shapes can change everything for your guitar playing. Lesson Link for this podcast: https://youtu.be/kEztbynPnFg SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https…
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Ep158 The Harmonic Minor Scale and How to Use It
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In Episode 158 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I discuss the harmonic minor scale and its use in familiar guitar songs. This includes common harmonic minor chord progressions and how to incorporate the scale in your lead lines and guitar solos. For more information, see my book Fretboard Theory Volume 2 or my video course Fretboard Theory Video…
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Tricks to Spice Up Your Pentatonic Solos - 362
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▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Let's take a look at some tried and true tricks you can start doing today to take your blues and rock playing to the next level. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/tricks-to-spice-up-your-pentatonic-solos PLAY GUITAR ACADEM…
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Ep157 Q&A Circle of fifths - playing left-handed - Squier guitar mods - playing and singing - intervals
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In episode 157 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about the circle of fifths, playing left-handed, Squier guitar mods, playing and singing, intervals, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom vi…
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▶▶ FREE Scale Guide - Big Four Scale Worksheet: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet This week's all about making your Slow blues sound better. And today, we take a look at this week's licks and see how you can use the good stuff in your own playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/slow-blue…
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If you've ever delved into flamenco guitar technique and rhythm, you'll know that mastering the compás of rumba is a cornerstone skill. Yet, no matter how you approach it, you may have encountered a common challenge: the rhythmic patterns can feel repetitive and lackluster, leaving you yearning for more dynamism and flair in your playing. But don’t…
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▶▶ FREE Self-Assessment Guitar Scorecard! - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Today, we're tackling common hurdles, getting our heads together, and learning the gold strategies to turn frustrating setbacks into life-changing turning points. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/turn…
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Ep156 Biggest Part of Me - How Does This Song Work? - Scott Sheriff
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In episode 156, keyboardist Scott Sheriff and I break down the song "Biggest Part of Me" by Ambrosia. We talk about the chords used in this song and how they’re based on a chromatic line cliché and include various extensions common to jazz and R&B music. ********************************* Scott's Links Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/0oLy2MY…
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“Entre Dos Aguas" Strumming Pattern Techniques
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If you've ever tried to play the rumba on the flamenco guitar, you've probably realized that no matter how you choose to play the rhythm, there's a particular pattern that repeats itself every bar. Through your own experience, you may have found that your playing sounds dry and repetitive, which can be quite frustrating. No matter how well you play…
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▶▶ Clear Sounding Chords - FREE Guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Hang with me today and meet one of our awesome Play Guitar Academy members: Rudy Mahara. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/student-spotlight-rudy-mahara-359 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to all of Lee's premium courses, Gro…
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▶▶ FREE - Big Four Scale Patterns Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Join me today and take your technique into high gear. Open up your picking options with this versatile technique that adds flair and tons of expression to your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/hybrid-p…
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Ep155 Q&A Modes - Rocksmith - Major Scale Patterns - Memorizing Songs - Effects Pedals - Foot Tapping - You Oughta Know
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In episode 155 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about modes, major scale patterns, memorizing songs, effects pedals, foot tapping, Rocksmith, and the song "You Oughta Know" by Alanis Morissette. #fretboardtheory #guitartheoryfordummies #desiserna 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the …
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When Should I Stop Learning Music Theory? - 357
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Do the smart thing and become a Member! - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/membership Have you explored everything that music theory has to offer but are not sure how or when to use it in your playing? Join me today as I explain the delicate balance between theory and practice. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/wh…
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▶▶ Open Up the Fretboard FREE - Big 4 Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Don't miss this Student Spotlight with Rob Caron! Let's learn about his journey, the lessons he learned, and the techniques that have shaped his playing along the way. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.…
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