How to Develop a Unique Strumming Style - 442
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▶▶ Get the Chord Elevation Toolkit here: Every great guitarist develops their own rhythm feel, and it all starts with strumming. In this episode, I’ll show you how to break out of cookie-cutter patterns and build your own unique style that fits any song. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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How To Finally Feel Confident With Your Chords - 440
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▶▶ Want daily chord workouts, clean diagrams, and step-by-step rhythm guides? Grab the Chord Elevation Toolkit and finally feel in control: Still struggling with buzzing chords, awkward finger shifts, or shapes that never feel solid? This lesson shows you exactly how confident chord players actually play - and how you can get there fast. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - YOUTUBE...
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Guitar Mindset: How to Keep Going - 439
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▶▶ 🎸 Keep your progress moving forward — download the free Blues Solo Breakthrough course and see how a clear step-by-step plan reignites your practice. Every guitarist hits that moment when progress stalls — when practice feels like a grind and inspiration fades. In this episode, I talk about what to do right there: how to push through the frustration, rebuild momentum, and keep your love for guitar alive even on the tough days. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly...
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Staying in the Game When Practice Gets Frustrating - 438
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▶▶ Get the tools to turn daily frustration into confident, controlled playing with the Blues Elevation Toolkit - When your practice starts feeling frustrating, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re learning. In this episode, I share how to recognize that moment, manage it, and stay in the game long enough to see real progress. PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- FACEBOOK -...
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How to Know If Your Practice Is Actually Working - 437
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▶▶ If you’re ready to stop guessing and start practicing with purpose, grab my Blues Elevation Toolkit. It’s packed with scale patterns, licks, and daily routines designed to make every minute of practice actually build your skills. If you’ve ever practiced for weeks without knowing whether you’re improving, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to recognize real progress, spot the hidden signs of growth, and adjust your routine so every session moves you forward. SHOW NOTES - PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from...
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The Player I Used to Be - 436
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▶▶ Ready to break old habits for good? The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you the licks, scales, grooves, and daily practice routines that keep your playing moving forward → When you’re starting out with lead guitar, it’s easy to get stuck in the same old patterns. In this episode, I break down the habits that hold players back and show you how to move toward solos that sound like real music. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. ...
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The Mistakes Beginners Make (That Even Pros Still Struggle With) - 435
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▶▶ Grab my free Guide to Clear Sounding Chords and start building confident, clean rhythm today. Beginner mistakes don’t disappear - they evolve. In this episode, I break down five traps that haunt guitarists at every level and how to finally move past them. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar...
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The Story of You - 434
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▶▶ The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you daily instruction, scales, licks, and grooves to meet you where you are and stay with you as you grow This episode isn’t about licks or scales — it’s about the deeper journey you’re on as a guitarist. Discover why you started, how the Hero’s Journey mirrors your growth, and who you become when you stay the course. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR...
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Backing Tracks Are the Best Tool You’re Not Using Enough - 433
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▶▶ Blues Elevation Toolkit - Join the waitlist: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit-coming-soon or get in early and leave a quick testimonial as we roll out the new features: 🎸 Discover how backing tracks can transform your guitar practice by improving groove, phrasing, and feel... plus how to get started using them effectively. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR...
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When to Mix Major and Minor Pentaonic - 432
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▶▶ Get on the Blues Elevation Toolkit Waitlist (coming soon!) - In this episode of the Play Guitar Podcast, I share one of the most powerful tricks in blues soloing: how and when to mix the Major and Minor pentatonic scales to get more emotion, soul, and variety in your solos. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- FACEBOOK - INSTAGRAM - Copyright ©2025...
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