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What Learning Gilmour’s Solos Taught Me About Soloing - 446

Release Date: 12/17/2025

What Learning Gilmour’s Solos Taught Me About Soloing - 446

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▶▶ If your blues solos feel random or stiff, check out my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough, where I walk you step by step through targeting the right notes, building phrases, and making your solos actually say something. Learning Gilmour’s solos for a Pink Floyd tribute band revealed why great solos come from choosing the right notes, not playing more of 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...

Why Targeting Chord Notes Makes Blues Solos Work - 445

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▶▶ If you want a simple system to build control and confidence in your solos, grab my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough. It gives you the core skills you need to start outlining chords and playing with real authority. Most guitarists rely only on scales, which is why their solos fall apart when the chords move. In this episode, I show you how targeting chord tones makes your solos sound confident and connected every time the progression changes. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick...

Trower Style Psychedelic Blues-Rock Tone - 444

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▶▶ Want a clear path to better solos and more confidence on the fretboard? Get my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough and build the skills that make tones like this even more fun to play. 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. 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...

Chord System Sneak Peek - 443

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▶▶ If you want to finally feel confident with chords, be ready for Friday when the Chord Elevation Toolkit opens: Today I want to give you a preview of a new chord system I have been building behind the scenes. If you have ever felt stuck between open chords and bar chords, this will help you understand what you have been missing. 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...

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

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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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Learning Gilmour’s solos for a Pink Floyd tribute band revealed why great solos come from choosing the right notes, not playing more of them.

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