Podcast Episodes

258 - Should You Keep a Practice Journal?

Season 1 Episode 258

In this episode, Paul Andrews tackles a common beginner guitarist question: Should you keep a practice journal?

Inspired by a post in the Beginner Guitar Academy community from Mark Old, Paul explore…

Published on 1 day ago

257 - Why Most People Never Learn Guitar (and How You Can Be the Exception)

Season 1 Episode 257

In this episode, Paul explores the most common reasons why so many aspiring guitarists never quite get started or give up too soon, despite having a lifelong dream to play the guitar.

He debunks majo…

Published on 1 week, 1 day ago

256 - Mastering the C to G Chord Change

Season 1 Episode 256

In this week’s episode, Paul Andrews goes back to basics to tackle one of the trickiest and most important chord changes for beginner guitarists: moving from the C chord to the G chord.

He breaks dow…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

255 - Finding Balance on Your Guitar Journey: Lessons from Baltazar

Season 1 Episode 255

This week, Paul dives deep into the emotional ups and downs of learning guitar, inspired by a heartfelt community post from member Baltazar.

With Baltazar’s permission, Paul explores the realities of…

Published on 3 weeks, 1 day ago

254 - 8 Common Mistakes Beginner Guitarists Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Season 1 Episode 254

In this episode, Paul Andrews breaks down the eight most common mistakes he sees beginner guitarists make and, most importantly, how you can avoid or fix them.

If you feel like your guitar progress h…

Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago

253-Demystifying Musical Intervals: Essential Ear Training for Beginner Guitar Players

Season 1 Episode 253

In episode 253 of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, Paul Andrews explores the powerful—yet often overlooked—concept of musical intervals.

Whether you’re new to the guitar or looking to improve you…

Published on 1 month ago

252 - 5 Underrated Albums Every Guitar Player Should Listen To

Season 1 Episode 252

In this special bonus episode, Paul Andrews takes a break from the last two weeks’ exploration of the “10 albums every guitar player should listen to” and shines a light on five underrated, yet essen…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

251 - 10 Albums Every Guitar Player Should Listen To – Part 2

Season 1 Episode 251

Episode Summary

In this episode, Paul Andrews rounds out his two-part guide to the "10 Albums Every Guitar Player Should Listen To." Picking up from last week's list, Paul dives into the final five in…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

250 - 10 Albums Every Guitar Player Should Listen To – Part 1

Season 1 Episode 250

Celebrating a huge milestone, Paul Andrews marks the 250th episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast by launching a brand-new two-part series: "10 Albums Every Guitar Player Should Listen To."

I…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

249 - Where to Find Accurate Guitar Tabs

Season 1 Episode 249

In this week’s episode, Paul dives into a common question from students: “Where can I find decent, authentic tabs to learn songs?”

Building on last week’s three-step song-learning system (practice, p…

Published on 2 months ago