Blues improvisation is very fun and easy to get into. But, really mastering improv is more involved than you would think.

Today, I give you the necessary tools and show you how to use them to get the most out of your blues improv.

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"OK, I know the chords for Blues. What do I do with them?"

Today, I show you the strategy for making interesting blues rhythm guitar figures.

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Playing Blues rhythm guitar doesn't have to be limited to open position.

Today, I show you how to blues up your bar chords for some great sounds.

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A big confusion point to intermediate guitar players is the Blues Scale.

Today, I take a look at this very important scale and clear up any confusion.

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There is so much more to the minor pentatonic scale than just one box scale you learn in the beginning.

Today I take a closer look at the minor pentatonic scale. 

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If you have learned any rock music at all, you have probably come across power chords.

Today, I take a look at power chords and ways to play them using the E, A, and D strings.

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It's day 14 of Academy Days and today I'm bringing out my inner Marty McFly and looking at the difficulties of Bar chord boogie patterns.

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One of the most fun things you can do on guitar is playing open position boogie patterns.

I'll show you what it is and the challenges that guitarists have when learning them.

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A super-easy way of adding rhythmic complexity to your songwriting and lead melodies is to use some sort of triplet feel. Today, I help you get your triplets sorted.

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Those first scales that you learn in open position usually get left to the wayside.

Today, I'll share how powerful and important they are to your playing.

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Today I show how understanding scales and how they are created can boost your progress on the guitar and help you to better understand chords, melody, and harmony. 

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Has improvisation left you feeling unprepared?

Today, I look at the path to being a great improviser and some tips along the way. 

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The Blues is a big part of learning popular guitar.

Today, I show you why you need to have a knowledge of the Blues, even if it's not the style of music you want to play.

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Could your bar chords be better? Today, on this 7th episode of Academy Days, I go over the three main reasons that make your bar chords sound bad.

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On this 6th episode of Academy Days, I help you make sense of complicated strumming patterns over chord progressions.

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Don't know what strumming pattern to use? In this 5th episode of Academy Days, I give some tips for coming up with your own ideas.

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Strumming bad habits can stick with you for years. On this 4th episode of Academy Days, I show how to break down strumming and how you can clean it up in your playing.

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On this third episode of Academy Days, I help you get the most out of open position chords.

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On the 2nd day of Academy Days, I answer the question: What do you do when you want to make music theory part of your guitar journey?

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It's the grand opening of Academy Days!

We start off with some great tips for getting the most out of tablature.

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Spend some time with me today as we prepare for the next phase of this awesome guitar podcasting journey.

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In our last episode in this music theory mini-series, I pull it all together and show you why (and how) to use music theory in your own playing.

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Let's take our first step towards mastery of the guitar.

Today, I share how to add music theory to your practice.

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So many guitarists have avoided learning music theory because it seems difficult.

Today, I check out the real reasons why music theory can be a struggle for guitarists, and then I share the reasons why I find it my most valuable resource.

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Today we are going to look at the similarities and differences between classical, jazz, and popular music theory (and how we can use this to our advantage).

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The sooner you start using Music Theory for Guitar as a tool, the sooner you reap the rewards of what just a little knowledge can do for your playing.

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It's just me and you today!

Let's talk about what to do when everything breaks down and how you start moving forward again.

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Getting stuck SUCKS!

If you find yourself getting stuck and frustrated with the guitar, I'm sharing my easy system that pulls you out of the mud... every time.

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Do you want to get better at guitar but you feel lost?

Today, I share the four pillars of a successful guitar learning process and some tips for speeding up the process. 

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The Fender Clean sound has been the foundation for many of our favorite legendary guitar tones.

Today, I'll show you how to use some of the best and get them easily with the Spark Amplifier. 

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Does the thought of music theory turn you off? Today, I go over the main reasons why knowing a little about music theory can make your guitar playing great. 

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What's the next step after you get your practicing right. It's staying motivated.

Today, I help those players who ride the "motivation roller coaster" stay on an even and level track.

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Have you been wasting time while practicing guitar? Today, I blow up the biggest time-wasters and help you get the best results from your guitar practice.

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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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Show notes: https://playguitarpodcast.com/acoustic-guitar-sizes-and-shapes-explained-176/

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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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Join me today to put a fork in 2020 and start to get excited about the cool new things to come.

00:52 Last Episode of the Year.

02:00 Goals Achieved.

03:51 Then It Happened.

06:02 Back On Track.

06:58 New Schedule 2021.

07:41 Acoustic Show.

09:42 Get Involved 2021.

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Join me today as I start a new series that will get us building up licks and (more importantly) understanding why they work. We start with the blues. 

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01:26 New Guitar Licks Episodes.

02:34 How Do the Licks Episodes Work?

05:37 Blues Lick #1.

08:37 Blues Lick #2.

11:02 Blues Lick #3.

15:00 Blues Lick #4.

17:50 Blues Lick #5.

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Did the guitar die like they said? Doesn't look like it to me. Let's take a look at the big guitar bounce back!

02:16 Resurgence of the Guitar.

03:13 Guitar Vs. Electronic Music.

05:27 The Guitar Phenomenon.

06:18 Guitar During the Pandemic.

07:27 Guitar Sales Are Way Up.

08:42 Change in Challenging Times.

09:38 An Orchestra Under Your Fingers.

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Have you ever been burned out on guitar? It happens more than you think. Today, I'm going to tell you how to succeed on guitar with out wearing yourself out.

00:43 Guitar Burnout.

01:53 Keep Guitar Burnout Away.

03:23 Guitar Burnout Step 1.

04:22 Recharge Interest on the Guitar.

05:41 Planned Guitar Breaks.

07:10 Practicing and Jamming.

08:23 Flexible Guitar Practice.

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On todays podcast, it's all about sounding different. We spend so much time trying to imitate our favorite players. Let's start thinking like them and start to find new sounds that are all our own.

00:46 Find New Tones On the Guitar
05:34 Combining Styles For New Tones
07:40 Using Unusual Gear
11:48 New Tones with Different Gear
13:00 Get New Tones With Your Old Gear
14:54 Using Gear In Different Ways
17:28 Using Pedals In Different Ways

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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?

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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.

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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

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.

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Being accountable to yourself and others is a huge part of success as a guitarist. Today, I help you reach the next step of success and supercharge your progress by changing the way you think about practice.

01:32 How to Approach Practicing.

02:44 Ownership.

04:20 Holding Yourself Accountable.

07:00 Being Accountable to Other Musicians.

08:04 Benefits of Being Accountable.

09:14 Keeping Up With a Group.

09:57 Bonus Steps.

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What's the best habit you can take on right now to speed up your progress on guitar? It's practicing with a metronome. Join me today and find out why a metronome could radically change your progress on the guitar.

03:30 Why use a metronome?

05:35 Common Timing Problems.  

06:51 Solid Internal Time.  

06:51 Solid Internal Time.

10:22 How to use a metronome in your practice.

12:34 Playing Faster Cleanly and Correctly.

14:08 Practice Playing at Slower Speeds.

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Do you want to get better at guitar? Today, let's go over the number one thing you can do to start seeing results... fast. Start making small goals in your practice.

03:06 The Habit of Achieving

04:33 Take Control of Your Habits

06:11 Break Down Big Goals

08:03 Put Your Problems in Order

10:03 Expect Achievement

11:26 Get Real About Your Playing

13:06 Small Goal Examples.

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Are you on the fence about whether to fix up that old guitar or get a shiny brand spankin' new one? Today I help you make the right decision for the situation you're in.

02:17 My Guitar Doesn't Feel Right

04:10 Guitar is Designed For Other Styles of Music

06:04 Guitar Needs Repair

07:45 Guitar Doesn't Sound Right

09:03 It Needs Different Pickups

10:22 Guitar Needs Adjustment or Repair

16:50 Buying New or Used Guitar Issues

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You dream of playing your guitar but you don’t have the time. Sound familiar? Today, I give you three easy tips to find the time you need to get great at guitar!

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In this podcast, I’ve got five licks that show different ways you can use the Lydian mode in rock music. I’ll also show you how they are constructed and how you can take these ideas and use them in your own solos.

01:36 Lydian Sequences Over E
03:31 E Lydian Over F#
05:14 Lydian in Major Diatonic
08:07 Legato Lydian
09:47 String Skipping Lydian
12:30 ii V I (Lydian)

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