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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▶▶ Guide To Clear Sounding Chords - Free Download - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Improvising isn't just for lead guitar! Let's learn to mix and match some basic blues guitar rhythms to create something new, different, and exciting! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-blues-rhythms-380 PLAY GUIT…
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Play More than Your Basic Blues Solo - 379
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▶▶ Learn Blues Chord Tone Targeting - "Solos That Make Sense" - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/solos-that-make-sense Today, I teach the secrets! Beginner and Intermediate guitarists learn the 5 secrets to play Blues Solos like a pro! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/play-more-than-your-basic-blues-solo-379 PLAY…
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▶▶ Practice the RIGHT scales FREE - Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Join me today as I show you three practice exercises that help you master arpeggios inside your scale patterns. THIS WEEK'S LESSON - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJEqh4F1ci4 SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.pla…
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What Do You Need to Know to Start Building Chords? - 377
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▶▶ Clean up your messy chords - FREE Guide to clear-sounding chords: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Building your own chords is not out of reach, join me today as I share the 3 things you need to know to start creating chords all over the fretboard. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-do-you-need-t…
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5 Things to Practice EVERY Single Day - 376
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▶▶ Apply for 1-On-1 Coaching: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Don't know WHAT or HOW to practice? Learn this life-changing routine to start seeing expected results on a regular basis. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-things-to-practice-every-single-day-save-decades-of-frustration PLAY GUIT…
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Mastering the Major Pentatonic Scale - 375
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▶▶ FREE Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet This Weeks Video Lesson - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uC_7orRNxTg Getting great at the Major Pentatonic Scale is one of the most important things a lead guitarist learns. Take a look at this often-overlooked color and learn to make your solos s…
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What Beginner Guitarists Need to Know Before They Move On - 374
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▶▶ The ULTIMATE Beginner Guitar Course - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Not sure that you have all the skills to move from beginner to intermediate guitar? Here's what you need to have down so you can move up and excel at intermediate guitar. WATCH THIS WEEK'S LESSON - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/graduate-from-beginner…
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Get Ready to Start Performing Again - 373
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▶▶ FREE Blues Soloing Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/ Join me on my journey back to performing again. I'll share the mental, physical, and musical hurdles you must cross for a happy and successful performing life! SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/getting-ready-to-start-performing-again-373 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY …
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▶▶ Apply for Guitar Coaching today: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching This Week's lesson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQxygBTAmHs Are your guitar solos aimless? Have you struggled for years to sound better? Find out today why targeting chords can make a world of difference in your playing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https…
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Get Started With Guitar Maintenance - 371
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▶▶ Your Guide to CLEAR sounding CHORDS. FREE Download: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords If you are ready to start taking care of your guitars, here are my recommendations for getting started. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/get-started-with-guitar-maintenance-371 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access…
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Why Bother with Chords, Keys, and Scales? - 370
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▶▶ FREE High-Performance Guitar Scorecard - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/high-performance-guitarist-scorecard Is it worth your time to learn the way music works? Get ready to be inspired and make the most of your time with the guitar today on the Play Guitar Podcast. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-bothe…
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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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▶▶ 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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▶▶ 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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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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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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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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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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▶▶ 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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▶▶ 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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▶▶ 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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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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