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300 — What 300 Episodes Have Taught Me About Learning Guitar
Season 1 Episode 300
Welcome to episode 300 of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast! In this milestone edition, reflects on the journey so far, shares major lessons learne…
1 day, 14 hours ago
299 — You Don't Need to Be Creative to Explore on Guitar
Season 1 Episode 299
In this episode, Paul Andrews continues the August series on “Practice, Play, and Explore,” delving into why exploration is crucial for beginner guit…
1 week, 1 day ago
298 - The Skills You Never Practise (But Every Guitarist Needs)
Season 1 Episode 298
In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked skills that separate well-rounded guitarists from those who feel stuck or stagna…
2 weeks, 1 day ago
297 - How to Bring More Playing & Exploring Into Your Practice
Season 1 Episode 297
In this episode, Paul Andrews continues a deep dive into the difference between practicing, playing, and exploring on your guitar.
Building on last w…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
296 — You’re Always Practising Guitar… But Do You Ever Play?
Season 1 Episode 296
Many beginner guitarists find themselves in a cycle of practice without ever truly “playing” or “exploring” the instrument for enjoyment.
This week, …
4 weeks ago
295 - Why Your Chord Changes Are Slow (And How to Fix Them)
Season 1 Episode 295
This week's podcast focused on one of the most common frustrations for beginner guitarists: slow chord changes. We explored why chord transitions oft…
1 month ago
294 - How to Overcome Guitar Plateaus and Keep Improving
Season 1 Episode 294
In this episode, Paul Andrews dives into a common struggle for guitarists at every stage: hitting a plateau. If you've felt stuck despite consistent …
1 month, 1 week ago
293 - The 7 Biggest Guitar Practice Mistakes Adults Make
Season 1 Episode 293
Have you ever finished a practice session and wondered if you'd actually improved?
You're not alone.
After teaching thousands of adult guitarists over …
1 month, 2 weeks ago
292 - Rolling Stone's 5 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time… Do They Deserve Their Place?
Season 1 Episode 292
In this episode, Paul Andrews dives into Rolling Stone Magazine’s recently released list of the 100 greatest guitar solos of all time.
Guitarists eve…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
291 - Fear of Playing in a Guitar Shop (And Why Nobody Is Judging You)
Season 1 Episode 291
In this episode, Paul Andrews addresses a challenge that nearly every guitar player faces but rarely talks about: the fear of playing in a guitar sho…
2 months ago