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Trower Style Psychedelic Blues-Rock Tone - 444 Dec 03, 2025

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▶▶ Want a clear path to better solos and more confidence on the fretboard? Get my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough and build the skills that make tones like this even more fun to play. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough

In this episode, we dig into the tone behind the psychedelic blues rock sound from this week's lesson. If you want the floating, wide, expressive feel that Robin Trower is known for, this walkthrough will show you how to build it from the ground up.

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Chord System Sneak Peek - 443 Nov 26, 2025

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▶▶ If you want to finally feel confident with chords, be ready for Friday when the Chord Elevation Toolkit opens: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit

Today I want to give you a preview of a new chord system I have been building behind the scenes. If you have ever felt stuck between open chords and bar chords, this will help you understand what you have been missing.

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How to Develop a Unique Strumming Style - 442 Nov 12, 2025

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▶▶ Get the Chord Elevation Toolkit here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit

Every great guitarist develops their own rhythm feel, and it all starts with strumming. In this episode, I'll show you how to break out of cookie-cutter patterns and build your own unique style that fits any song.

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How To Finally Feel Confident With Your Chords - 440 Oct 29, 2025

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▶▶ Want daily chord workouts, clean diagrams, and step-by-step rhythm guides? Grab the Chord Elevation Toolkit and finally feel in control: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit

Still struggling with buzzing chords, awkward finger shifts, or shapes that never feel solid? This lesson shows you exactly how confident chord players actually play - and how you can get there fast.

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Guitar Mindset: How to Keep Going - 439 Oct 23, 2025

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▶▶ 🎸 Keep your progress moving forward — download the free Blues Solo Breakthrough course and see how a clear step-by-step plan reignites your practice. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough

Every guitarist hits that moment when progress stalls — when practice feels like a grind and inspiration fades. In this episode, I talk about what to do right there: how to push through the frustration, rebuild momentum, and keep your love for guitar alive even on the tough days.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-mindset-how-to-keep-going-439

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Staying in the Game When Practice Gets Frustrating - 438 Oct 15, 2025

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▶▶ Get the tools to turn daily frustration into confident, controlled playing with the Blues Elevation Toolkit - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit

When your practice starts feeling frustrating, it doesn't mean you're failing. It means you're learning. In this episode, I share how to recognize that moment, manage it, and stay in the game long enough to see real progress.

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How to Know If Your Practice Is Actually Working - 437 Oct 08, 2025

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▶▶ If you're ready to stop guessing and start practicing with purpose, grab my Blues Elevation Toolkit. It's packed with scale patterns, licks, and daily routines designed to make every minute of practice actually build your skills. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit

If you've ever practiced for weeks without knowing whether you're improving, this episode is for you. I'll show you how to recognize real progress, spot the hidden signs of growth, and adjust your routine so every session moves you forward.

SHOW NOTES - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-know-if-your-practice-is-actually-working-437

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The Player I Used to Be - 436 Oct 01, 2025

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▶▶ Ready to break old habits for good? The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you the licks, scales, grooves, and daily practice routines that keep your playing moving forward → https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit

When you're starting out with lead guitar, it's easy to get stuck in the same old patterns. In this episode, I break down the habits that hold players back and show you how to move toward solos that sound like real music.

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The Mistakes Beginners Make (That Even Pros Still Struggle With) - 435 Sep 24, 2025

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▶▶ Grab my free Guide to Clear Sounding Chords and start building confident, clean rhythm today. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide

Beginner mistakes don't disappear - they evolve. In this episode, I break down five traps that haunt guitarists at every level and how to finally move past them.

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The Story of You - 434 Sep 17, 2025

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▶▶ The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you daily instruction, scales, licks, and grooves to meet you where you are and stay with you as you grow https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit

This episode isn't about licks or scales — it's about the deeper journey you're on as a guitarist. Discover why you started, how the Hero's Journey mirrors your growth, and who you become when you stay the course.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-story-of-you-434

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