2021 is in the books. Let's prepare ourselves for big things to come in 2022

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The VIPs take over!

Today I address guitar topics that the members of my VIP program sent in for this week's show.

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Career beginner guitarists... let's tackle this terrible problem head-on and see exactly what to do to move forward.

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Is your acoustic guitar tone sounding its best? Today, we share our secrets to getting the best tone possible out of the guitar you already have.

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Do you know your arpeggios enough to really use them? Today, we ditch the scales and build five licks based on chord tones.

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It's that time of the year! Holiday shopping for electric guitarists can be tricky. Listen in for my 2021 guitarist holiday shopping guide.

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Here are the five things that will slow (or stop) your growth as a guitarist. Let's guard our progress by avoiding these pitfalls.

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Caution! Gear episode ahead. Today, Scott and I answer the question: What guitar gear would you acquire if money was no object?

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Today I'm getting creative with Lead guitar symmetrical scale patterns that are easy, they sound great, and they are inspired by the playing of EVH!

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Today, I'm celebrating a big goal, looking back at what we have accomplished, and introducing my VIP program and private podcast.

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Filling out your electric guitar collection doesn't have to be stressful or expensive. Today, I'm going over some inexpensive utility guitars to round out your arsenal.

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Arranging songs for solo guitar. It's a steep learning curve. Today, we will share our secrets for full and memorable solo guitar arrangements.

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Today, I'll take a look at and give you new ideas for one of the smartest things you can do with your practice time - warm-up licks.

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Guitar Riffs are hands down the coolest thing a new guitarist plays.

Today, let's take a look at how riffs are constructed and the things that make a Riff great.

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Problems with your Stratocaster bridge pickup?

You are not alone.

Today, Lindy Fralin joins me to help you get the bridge position in your Strat just right.

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Fingerstyle guitar has a lot of different styles and techniques.

Today, I take a look at the many different styles, their main techniques, and what’s the big similarities and differences between them.

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Using 3NPS scale patterns is the best choice for smooth and fast licks.

In today's lick episode, I'll show how to use 3nps in a solo.

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Have you been playing guitar for a long time and feel like you are not getting better at all?

Today, I answer the most frequent questions I get from "Career" beginner guitarists.

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Let's put the "moving" in "Get moving guitar"! Today, I'll show you how to gain momentum in your practice so you can take everything we've learned and experience continued success.

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Today, we are going to kick your progress up a notch by getting your own setlist of songs together here on week five of my FREE podcast course - GET MOVING GUITAR

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Do you love to play lead guitar but know you have a lot of room for improvement?

Here are the essential lead guitar tools, skills, and solid practice ideas you need, on week four of GET MOVING GUITAR.

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Today, I show you how to get serious about RHYTHM guitar and give you solid practice ideas as I continue my free podcast course: GET MOVING GUITAR

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Welcome to week two of my podcast course Get Moving Guitar. This week we dive into one of the biggest things that will speed up your progress on the guitar? A daily practice routine.

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Hang on! It's week one of "Get Moving Guitar". I've partnered with Positive Grid to bring you this free six-week course that will get your practicing back on track by setting up a rock-solid practice station.

This week I start off by getting your practice space, your gear, Spark Amp, and all of the tech ready so you can prepare for success with this course.

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Today, we are building great-sounding direct acoustic tones for practice and recording using Positive Grid's Spark Amplifier.

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In today's lick episode, I'll go through what makes soaring guitar solos work and give three examples so you can work them out on your own.

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It's so easy to forget the big picture and get stuck and frustrated with the guitar. With today's guitar overview, I'll help you bypass future problems and get back on the right path.

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We try so many different things to speed up getting better at guitar. Today is the day to take a step back and make some changes that actually matter.

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There is nothing that pushes your playing forward more than finally spending the time to “crack the code” of the guitar fretboard.

If you are ready to know more, learn more, and play more, Join me for today's podcast.

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Have you struggled to get great recorded acoustic sound? Today, we go over the basics of recording Acoustic Guitar and our personal setups for great recordings.

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On today's podcast, I go over five fast pentatonic licks that you can use in several different styles.

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Have you been frustrated, stuck, and not progressing at the guitar? Today I do over the main reasons why guitarists stop moving forward and give tips to get you back on the right path.

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Join me this week as I introduce Evan Raichek to the community and answer any of his questions before he turns the tables and puts me in the Lightning round.

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Getting the right acoustic guitar for you can be very confusing. Today, we get it all straightened out with help from my Co-host: Scott Pallot.

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How do you play those shimmery blues double stop licks? It's easy! Just checkout todays guitar lick episode for double stop licks in every pattern of the minor pentatonic scale.

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Today, I uncover the secret weapon of great rhythm guitarists: guitar scales. Join me as I show how learning a little about scales can give you a lot of progress with your chords.

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Taking that big step towards performing live is a huge milestone in a guitar players journey. Join my guest Evan Wilson and I as we discuss making that big step and some ways you can prepare yourself.

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Today is all about those other things we carry around in our acoustic case!

This podcast answers the question: "What are the most helpful accessories to get you going on the acoustic guitar?"

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Join me today for lick episode that deals with one of my most common questions: How to play both Minor and Major thirds in your blue solos.

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How can something so simple as adjusting your thumb placement give exciting results in your playing? Hang out with me today and find out how! 

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Today, I give you an overview of what playing and practicing at home could look like for you. Let's set ourselves up for success right where we are: at home. 

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It's my turn on the community episode. Today, I'm going to share with you my story and how it ultimately led to the opening of the Academy this week, 

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Join Lee and Scott today for a deep dive into must hear acoustic guitar players. We will each give our top five and also ask for your top five as well. Make sure to join in the conversation!

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Bring on the Licks! Join me today as I add five new Southern Rock Guitar licks to our lick library.

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Today is the day! Let's work through the four simple steps to keep you on track with the guitar for good.

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Today, on our second Q and A podcast, community member Kevin Krause brings the guitar questions.

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It's acoustic week again! Join us today as we examine all of the acoustic guitars adjustments and give recommendations on how to get your acoustic to play great!

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Guitar Lick week is back! Join me today for five fun funk licks and a mini funk rhythm guitar lesson.

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Are you frustrated with your lead guitar soloing? Join me today as we learn the not so obvious reasons that your solos may be missing the mark.

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Today, you're getting your guitar questions answered in our first community Q&A. The first player up is Play Guitar Community member Dean York.

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Acoustic show #1! Lee and Scott welcome Jim Kimball (guitarist for Reba McEntire) to the woodshed. Today's topic: Switching between acoustic and electric guitar.. Show notes at: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/jim-kimball-electric-vs-acoustic-159 Copyright ©2021 Play Guitar Academy

Adding open strings to your licks can create very different and interesting sounds. Join me today as I incorporate open strings in five downloadable licks.

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