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282 - From The Vault: Transform Your Guitar Skills: 5 Habits to Adopt Today
Season 1 Episode 282
In this episode, Paul revisits a classic from the podcast archives: “Transform Your Guitar Skills with Five Habits to Adopt Today.”
Whether you’re new…
21 hours ago
281 - Why Taking a Break Can Actually Make You a Better Guitar Player
Season 1 Episode 281
This episode explores the fascinating science behind how the brain processes guitar learning, even when you’re not actively practicing.
Inspired by a…
1 week, 2 days ago
280 - I Know the Chords… So Why Doesn’t It Sound Like a Song?
Season 1 Episode 280
In this episode, Paul addresses a common struggle among beginner guitarists: knowing lots of chords but not being able to make them sound like real s…
2 weeks ago
279 - Expression and Ear: The Missing Link for Great Guitar Improvisation
Season 1 Episode 279
This week, Paul brings Improvisation Month to a close by focusing on the vital "missing link" in improvisation: expression and ear. After exploring c…
3 weeks, 1 day ago
278 - Why Rhythm and Phrasing Matters More Than More Notes
Season 1 Episode 278
This week, Paul Andrews continues "Improvisation Month" with a deep dive into the often-overlooked elements of rhythm and phrasing.
Moving beyond jus…
4 weeks, 2 days ago
277 - Chord Awareness and Improvisation: Moving Beyond Scale Shapes
Season 1 Episode 277
Episode Summary
In this episode, Paul Andrews dives into the next step in mastering guitar improvisation: connecting your solos and improvisations to …
1 month ago
276 - Stop Noodling: The First Step to Improvising on Guitar
Season 1 Episode 276
Welcome to Episode 276 of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast! This week, Paul Andrews kicks off a brand-new theme for March: Improvisation Month. De…
1 month, 1 week ago
275 - The Pinky Problem: How to Strengthen Your Weakest Guitar Finger
Season 1 Episode 275
In this episode, Paul Andrews shines a spotlight on a small but essential part of guitar technique: your pinky finger!
Often overlooked and underutil…
1 month, 3 weeks ago
274 - 75 Years of the Fender Telecaster
Season 1 Episode 274
This episode celebrates 75 years of the Fender Telecaster, a legendary guitar that has left its mark on countless genres and iconic moments in music …
1 month, 4 weeks ago
273 - What’s the Hardest Part of Practising Guitar (Really)?
Season 1 Episode 273
In this insightful episode, Paul Andrews tackles a question every guitar beginner faces: What’s truly the hardest part about practicing guitar? Drawi…
2 months ago