How to Create More Blues Turnarounds With Just a Few Licks - 462
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▶▶ Learn to Solo in Blues with my FREE course - Blues Solo Breakthrough: Why do we get stuck playing the same three notes at the end of every song? Today, I’m revealing the system behind the licks so you can stop memorizing and start creating your own variations. 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 ©2026 Play Guitar...
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Why Do You OVERPLAY (And How to Fix it Fast) - 461
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If your solos feel cluttered and rushed, you’re probably overplaying. Here’s how to fix that fast and make your solos sound better immediately. ▶▶ Get your blues solos under control with my free course, Blues Solo Breakthrough: 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 - ...
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Stop Wasting Your Licks | Blues Guitar - 460
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▶▶ Stuck on Soloing? Get my Free Blues Solo Breakthrough course: Most guitar players think they need more licks, but the real problem is not knowing how to develop the ones they already have into musical ideas that don’t sound repetitive. 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 ©2026 Play Guitar Academy
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The One Thing Self-Taught Blues Players Skip (That Fixes Weak Solos) - P459
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▶▶ If you want the step-by-step system for building clean, confident blues playing with all the structure and guidance already built in, check out the Blues Solo Breakthrough course Most self-taught blues players skip learning chord progressions and jump straight to licks. In this deep dive, I break down why chord progressions are the foundation you can't skip, what happens when you do, and how to fix it even if you've been playing for years. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos,...
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You Know the Licks... So Why Don't They Sound Good? - 458
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▶▶ Use the Blues Elevation Toolkit to turn these ideas into real solos on the fretboard. If your licks sound like scales instead of music, the issue usually isn’t what you’re playing, it’s how you’re playing it. In this episode, you’ll learn how to make simple ideas sound clean, expressive, and musical. 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...
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The One Thing Holding Back Beginner Blues Guitar Players - 457
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▶▶ If you want the step-by-step system for building clean, confident blues playing with all the feedback loops already built in, check out my Blues Solo Breakthrough course: Today I break down why beginner blues mistakes happen in the first place, what's really going on beneath the surface, and how to fix the pattern instead of just patching individual problems. 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 - ...
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How to Build Easy Blues Solos - 456
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▶▶ If you want the scale patterns and strong-note guides that make building blues solos much easier, grab the Blues Elevation Toolkit here: Most guitar players know a few blues licks, but when it’s time to play a full solo everything suddenly feels confusing and overwhelming. In this episode you’ll learn a simple way to build easy blues solos using small phrases, call-and-response ideas, and strong resolution notes. 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...
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Why Most Beginners Struggle to Solo (And How 5 Licks Fix It) - 455
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▶▶ If you want the step-by-step breakdown with tabs, backing tracks, and the full system for putting these licks into practice, check out the Blues Solo Breakthrough course : In this episode, I break down why blues players can collect dozens of licks but still can't solo. Learn how understanding the function of just 5 foundational licks can unlock your ability to improvise. 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 - ...
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What Do You Play Between Blues Licks - 454
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▶▶ Build your soloing skills the smart way with my free course - Blues Solo Breakthrough - If your solos sound like a bunch of mismatched random licks, today's episode shows you three ways to connect and position licks to make your solos sound great. 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 ©2026 Play Guitar Academy
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Call and Response Guitar Lesson | Better Blues Solos - 453
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▶▶ Build confident phrasing with the free Blues Solo Breakthrough course: Most solos fall apart because nothing reacts to the ideas being played. This episode shows how call and response creates structure, emotion, and a clear musical story in your improvisation. 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 ©2026 Play Guitar...
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In this episode, we dig into the tone behind the psychedelic blues rock sound from this week’s lesson. If you want the floating, wide, expressive feel that Robin Trower is known for, this walkthrough will show you how to build it from the ground up.
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