Play Guitar Podcast

Is reading music an absolute must for playing guitar?

Today, I give you all of the pros, cons, and also my opinions about reading music on guitar.

00:47 Do I Need to Learn How to Read Music to Play Guitar?


02:28 Do You Recommend Learning to Read Music?


04:28 Is It Easy To Read Music?


05:27 Reading Vs. Sight Reading.


07:04 What Styles Do You Need to Read Music?


09:29 Reading For Jazz and Classical Guitar.


11:21 What Does Standard Notation Do For You?

Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/do-i-need-to-learn-to-read-music-faq-152

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Have you been playing guitar for a while and you're not getting better? Today, I'm going to look at something as simple as the way you approach songs that could be holding you back.

00:48 Incomplete Songs.

01:48 Are you a career beginner?

02:54 Expecting to Get Better at Guitar.

03:51 Why Do You Struggle With Guitar?

04:57 Playing Songs.

06:07 When You Only Know Parts of Songs.

10:19 A New Approach to Learning Songs.

Chord Guide: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide

Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/playing-songs-for-career-beginners-151

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Direct download: 151-pgp-111820.mp3
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Today's podcast is for the community! I'll update you on what's been going on here, what's coming up, and the ways you can get involved! Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/update-for-the-community-150 Copyright ©2020 Play Guitar Academy

Direct download: 150-pgp-111120.mp3
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Are you struggling for ideas for solos and fills? Today, I'll show you why you don't need to look any further than the chord shapes you're already playing for great sounding melodies.

00:43 Guitar Licks Around Chord Shapes.

02:11 How Scale Patterns and Chords Relate.

04:04 The First Step.

05:22 Build Licks Around Common Chord Shapes.

08:17 Dorian Licks Over A Minor.

11:27 Hendrix Style Easy Licks.

14:28 Bonus Exercises.

Free Blues Solo Course: http://freeblueslesson.com/

Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-licks-around-chord-shapes-149

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Direct download: 149-pgp-110420.mp3
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