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262 - Keep Progressing on Guitar When You Can’t Play: Injury & Surgery Edition
Season 1 Episode 262
In this episode, Paul Andrews tackles a common challenge faced by many guitarists: how to keep developing as a musician when an injury or surgery kee…
4 months, 2 weeks ago
261 - Free Guitar Lessons: Is ‘Free’ Good Enough?
Season 1 Episode 261
In this episode, Paul Andrews dives deep into the topic of free guitar lessons, exploring whether learning guitar from platforms like YouTube is trul…
4 months, 4 weeks ago
260 - The Basic Eight Guitar Chords Every Beginner Should Know
Season 1 Episode 260
This week, Paul dives into the essential "Basic Eight" beginner open chords every guitarist needs to know.
Whether you’re just starting out or want t…
5 months ago
259 - Electric or Acoustic? Which Guitar Should You Learn On?
Season 1 Episode 259
In this episode, Paul Andrews tackles one of the most common questions among beginner guitarists: Should you start learning on an electric or acousti…
5 months, 1 week ago
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 Gu…
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …
5 months, 3 weeks 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: mov…
6 months 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 Bal…
6 months, 1 week 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…
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …
6 months, 3 weeks ago