Podcast Episodes

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 unstructured learning, and why having a step-by-step …

Published on 7 months 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, focused on lead guitar skills.

Paul guides listeners t…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

235 - Challenge Week Three Recap: Mastering Strumming and Rhythm

Season 1 Episode 235

In this episode, Paul Andrews recaps week three of the “5 Minutes a Day in May Guitar Challenge,” focusing on strumming and rhythm, key skills for any beginner (and even more advanced) guitarists.

Pa…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

234 - Challenge Week Two Recap: Chords & Confident Changes

Season 1 Episode 234

Episode Overview

In this episode, Paul Andrews recaps week two of the "Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May" challenge. If you're participating, congratulations—you're halfway through! Not involved…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

233 - Challenge Week One Recap: Master Your Picking

Season 1 Episode 233

Episode Overview:

In this special episode, Paul Andrews recaps the first week of the “Five Minutes a Day Guitar Challenge,” which is designed to help beginner guitarists practice daily and build stron…

Published on 7 months, 4 weeks ago

232 - How Malte Became the First to Conquer All 5 BGA Levels

Season 1 Episode 232

In this inspiring episode, Paul Andrews sits down with Malte, the very first student to complete all five levels of the Beginner Guitar Academy program.

Malte shares his unique guitar journey, the up…

Published on 8 months ago

231 - From E Minor to Barre Chords: A Beginner’s Guide to Guitar Chords

Season 1 Episode 231

**Episode Summary:**

Feeling overwhelmed by the sheer number of guitar chords to learn? Not sure which chords to start with, when to attempt barre chords, or how to tackle power chords and sevens? I…

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

230 - How Allegra Mastered All 5 Guitar Levels: Tips, Struggles, and Success from a Graduate

Season 1 Episode 230

Host: Paul Andrews

Guest: Allegra Condon (Beginner Guitar Academy’s 2nd Graduate)

Episode Summary

Paul welcomes the first guest on the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast: Allegra Condon. Allegra is only …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago

229 - What I Wish I Knew When I Started Playing Guitar

Season 1 Episode 229

Ever wondered what experienced guitar players wish they'd known when they first started? In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, we're turning the microphone over to our community mem…

Published on 8 months, 3 weeks ago

228 - Major Seven Chords Demystified: Progressions, Songs, and Playing Tips

Season 1 Episode 228

Are you ready to add some dreamy, atmospheric sounds to your guitar playing? In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, we're diving into the world of major seven chords – those lovely, …

Published on 9 months ago