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245 - Major vs. Minor Blues: What’s the Difference?
Season 1 Episode 245
In this week’s episode, Paul tackles a common question from Beginner Guitar Academy members: What exactly does it mean when someone says “a blues”—is…
6 months, 3 weeks ago
244 - 1990s: Britpop & the Indie Revival
Season 1 Episode 244
In this week’s episode, Paul dives into the fourth part of the British Guitar Music series, spotlighting the vibrant era of Brit Pop and the indie ro…
7 months ago
243 - 1980s: British Punk & New Wave
Season 1 Episode 243
In the third instalment of the special British Music Series, Paul Andrews takes us on a deep dive into the raw, rebellious, and energetic music scene…
7 months, 1 week ago
242 - 1970s: Rock Legends & the Birth of British Metal
Season 1 Episode 242
Welcome back to the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast with your host, Paul Andrews! In this second instalment of the British Guitar Music series, Paul …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
241 - British Guitar Music: The 1960s — The British Invasion
Season 1 Episode 241
This week, Paul kicks off a special month-long series delving into British guitar music, decade by decade. In this episode, the focus is on the iconi…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
240 - 20 Ways to Be a Better Guitar Player
Season 1 Episode 240
Welcome to another value-packed episode with Paul Andrews! This week, we're focusing on something every guitarist—no matter what stage they're at—sho…
8 months ago
239 - Electric Guitar Guide for Beginners
Season 1 Episode 239
In this week’s episode, Paul Andrews breaks down everything beginners need to know about transitioning to their first electric guitar. Suppose you’re…
8 months, 1 week ago
238 - Mastering the G Chord: Shapes, Songs, Progressions, and Common Struggles
Season 1 Episode 238
Episode Overview:
This week, Paul dives into one of the most fundamental and beloved guitar chords, the G chord! Whether you're picking up the guitar …
8 months, 2 weeks ago
237 - Escaping the YouTube Rabbit Hole – Why Structure Beats Random Guitar Lessons
Season 1 Episode 237
Episode Summary:
This week, host Paul Andrews dives deep into the world of learning guitar on YouTube—exploring the pros and cons, the pitfalls of uns…
8 months, 3 weeks ago
236 - Challenge Week Four Recap: Lead Guitar and Improvisation
Season 1 Episode 236
In this episode, Paul Andrews wraps up the Beginner Guitar Academy’s “Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May” challenge by recapping week four, focu…
9 months ago