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Pedals into Modeling, Capo Keys, Patterns, Creating Licks. QandA #7 - 073 May 22, 2019

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In episode #7 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are 1. Does it make sense to use an overdrive pedal with modeling amps? 2. When you use a capo is there an easy way of knowing what key you are in? 3. What's a good book to learn the correct patterns in order? 4. What's a good way to start creating licks of your own? Show notes at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/pedals-into-modeling-capo-keys-patterns-creating-licks-qa-7 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Minor Diatonic Chords, Recording Guitar, and Guitar Tone. QandA #6 - 072 May 15, 2019

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In episode #6 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer three more questions from listeners. They are 1. What are the differences between major and minor scales and how are minor diatonic chords created? 2. Do you have any tips on recording your guitar? What kind of software/ equipment would you recommend? 3. How do you decide what guitar tone goes with a particular song? Show notes at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/minor-diatonic-chords-recording-guitar-and-guitar-tone-qa-6 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Mixing Pentatonics, Scales, Strumming, Vibrato, and Raking Strings. QandA #5 - 071 May 08, 2019

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In episode #5 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. Best way to mix minor and major pentatonics over 7th chords? 2. Is there an order in which we have to learn scales? 3. How to get started with eighth note strumming? 4. Do you have any tips for vibrato on bends? 5. How to rake across the strings in blues music? Show notes at https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-pentatonics-scales-strumming-vibrato-and-raking-strings-qa-5 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Speed, Loop Pedals, Ear Training, and Pedals vs. Modelers. QandA #4 - 070 May 01, 2019

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In episode #4 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are 1. Tips for building speed on legato sections? 2. How to get started with a new loop pedal? 3. How to start applying formal ear training to the guitar? 4. What do you think about getting rid of pedals in favor of a Line6 Helix? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/speed-loop-pedals-ear-training-and-pedals-vs-modelers-qa-4 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Playing Solo, Scale Notes, Jamming, Practice, and Riffs QandA#3 - 069 Apr 24, 2019

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In episode #3 of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer five more questions from listeners. They are 1. What to do when you have no one to play with? 2. What is a good way of memorizing what notes are in a scale? 3. How do you deal with a bad jamming situation? 4. If you only had 10 min to practice on a busy day, what would you focus on? 5. Any tips on getting started writing riffs and combining them to get songs? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-solo-scale-notes-jamming-practice-and-riffs-qa3 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Mixing Styles, Palm Mutes, Keys, and YouTube QandA #2 - 068 Apr 17, 2019

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In the second episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four more questions from listeners. They are: 1. How do you learn to mix different styles? 2. How to you palm mute? 3. How do you identify the key of a song? 4. I'm confused by learning guitar from youtube. Where do I go from here? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/mixing-styles-palm-mutes-keys-and-youtube-qa-2 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Solos, Licks, Fretboard, and Songs QandA bonus series #1 - 067 Apr 10, 2019

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In this first episode of my spring bonus Q&A series, I answer four questions from listeners. They are 1. How do you make your solos sound less like scales? 2. Do I have any tips for coming up with licks? 3. Any tips for unlocking the fretboard? 4. What's the best order to start off writing a song? Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/solos-licks-fretboard-and-songs-spring-qa-1 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

Vibrato for guitar - 066 Apr 03, 2019

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Today, I'm taking a hard look at Vibrato. Vibrato is something extremely important that usually gets very little attention. I go over what it is, the different types, and some exercises for you. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/vibrato-for-guitar-066 Copyright ©2019

Explaining modes for guitar - 065 Mar 27, 2019

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If learning to play the modes is the next step in your lead playing, make sure you listen to this episode before you start. Today, I take something that seems complicated and break it down so you can start using modes right away. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/explaining-modes-for-guitar-065 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

How do I make my guitar playing smoother and cleaner? - 064 Mar 20, 2019

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Knowing what to look for is the key to curing sloppy playing. If you could stand to tighten up your playing, you don't want to miss this one! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-i-make-my-guitar-playing-smoother-and-cleaner-064 Copyright ©2019 Play Guitar Podcast

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