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Vibrato for Guitar - 066

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.

 

 

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Explaining Modes for Guitar - 065

Today, I break down modes so you can start using them right away.

 

 

In this episode I:

  • Go over the basics of modes
  • Go over the difference of how we use mo...
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How Do I Make My Guitar Playing Smoother and Cleaner? - 064

Knowing what to look for is the key to curing sloppy playing!

 

 

A lot of players, especially when they first start, have no idea why things aren’t sounding so

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How to Get the Most out of Your Guitar Licks - 063

Today, I demonstrate my five favorite devices that help you get the most mileage out of your guitar licks!

 

 

Have you ever felt like you playing just sounds t

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What Should I Work on Next? - 062

It’s a question I get all of the time. Today, I give a system to put your guitar practice back on track!

 

 

What should I work on next?

Well just like playing

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Moving From the Practice Space to the Stage - 061

Today,I discuss the five big challenges of moving from your practice space to the stage. Once you know what to expect, it makes performing so much easier!

 

 

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How Do You Build a Guitar Solo? - 060

Today I share my five-part plan to build great guitar solos… every time! If you’ve ever struggled to come up with a good sounding solo, this one is for you!

 

 

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Should I Learn the CAGED System? - 059

Today, I unlock the CAGED system. I talk about what it is, my opinions of it, and how you can make the CAGED system work for you.

 

 

What is the CAGED system? 

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Listener Q&A #2 - 058

Bringing a Bit of our Facebook Group to the Podcast

 

 

Today, we answer your questions on our second listener Q&A.

The questions cover:

  • Strong and weak b

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The Basics of Playing a Chord Melody on Guitar - 057

How Do You Play a Chord Melody?

 

 

Such a small question for such a big topic.

Today I’m going to take this question an break it down to the six essential are

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What’s the Best Way to Learn Songs? - 056

Today, I take some well needed time to answer this very common question.

 

 

What is it really to learn a song?

What does it take to take a song apart, see how

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Helping the "Career" Beginner Guitarist - 055

Today, I help “career” beginner guitarists. Getting stuck at the beginner stage sometimes can last for a really long time.  Today, I help you break that cycle and get to t...

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