Podcast

Hear a story about two technically accomplished musicians who weren’t able to improvise a basic solo. Once you learn how this can happen, you can avoid the same trap.

Find out how to create the perfect guitar practice routine that suits your needs. Hear examples of how the typical advice may not be best for you.

Learn three ways you can use a looper pedal to practice guitar parts and grow as a guitarist. Find out how to use a looper pedal in different ways.

Learn three different ways you can use a metronome to improve your guitar skills along with some basic rhythm exercises to get you started.

Find out how the way you practice something shapes and changes your playing style. Once you understand this, you can use it to get better results from your practice routine.

Find out how to learn songs by ear on guitar in this podcast episode. Start by learning simple melodies and work your way up to playing full songs by ear.

The 2-Note Challenge is a great way to test out your improvisation skills. See how this challenge can help you improve your creativity and come up with better solos.

Find out how to decide between upgrading your guitar or replacing it in this short podcast. This is something every guitarist thinks about at some point.

Learn about different career or hobby paths you can take as a guitarist. Some of these paths are obvious, while others may surprise you.

Find out when you should move on when learning something new like a song, scale, or technique. See which mindset you currently use and whether you should try something different.

A looper pedal is a fun performance tool but it can also be a handy practice tool. In this episode, find out how to use a looper pedal to work on your guitar skills.

Find out how to develop your sense of pitch and how it improves your abilities on guitar. Learn why some people think they’re tone-deaf and why anybody can develop a good sense of pitch.

Find out how focusing your practice on strengths or weaknesses impacts your guitar abilities. Learn which is the right option for you and what to do about it.

Find out why some guitarists are close-minded and how it can happen to anybody. Learn the benefits of being open-minded and how to avoid becoming close-minded.

Find out how recording your guitar playing can be used as a tool to help you become a better guitarist. This podcast episode will give you new ideas on why to start recording your playing.