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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…
4 months, 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…
4 months, 3 weeks 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…
5 months 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 …
5 months, 1 week 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…
5 months, 2 weeks 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…
5 months, 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 …
6 months 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…
6 months, 1 week ago
272 - The Difference Between Riffs, Licks, and Solos
Season 1 Episode 272
In this week's episode, Paul Andrews dives into a fundamental topic for guitar beginners: what sets a riff, a lick, and a solo apart? Understanding t…
6 months, 2 weeks ago
271 - Thinking Like a Musician When You Jam (Not Just a Guitarist)
Season 1 Episode 271
Welcome to the final instalment of January Jamming! This week, Paul Andrews wraps up the series with a deep dive into how to shift your mindset from …
6 months, 3 weeks ago