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▶▶ If you want a simple system to build control and confidence in your solos, grab my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough. It gives you the core skills you need to start outlining chords and playing with real authority. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Most guitarists rely only on scales, which is why their solos fall apart when the chords move. In this episode, I show you how targeting chord tones makes your solos sound confident and connected every time the progression changes. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-targeting-chord-notes-makes-blues-solos-work-445 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/s

▶▶ Want a clear path to better solos and more confidence on the fretboard? Get my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough and build the skills that make tones like this even more fun to play. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough In this episode, we dig into the tone behind the psychedelic blues rock sound from this week's lesson. If you want the floating, wide, expressive feel that Robin Trower is known for, this walkthrough will show you how to build it from the ground up. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/trower-style-psychedelic-blues-rock-tone-444 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCt

▶▶ If you want to finally feel confident with chords, be ready for Friday when the Chord Elevation Toolkit opens: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Today I want to give you a preview of a new chord system I have been building behind the scenes. If you have ever felt stuck between open chords and bar chords, this will help you understand what you have been missing. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/chord-system-sneak-peek-443 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAc

▶▶ Get the Chord Elevation Toolkit here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Every great guitarist develops their own rhythm feel, and it all starts with strumming. In this episode, I'll show you how to break out of cookie-cutter patterns and build your own unique style that fits any song. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-develop-a-unique-strumming-style-442 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INST

▶▶ Want daily chord workouts, clean diagrams, and step-by-step rhythm guides? Grab the Chord Elevation Toolkit and finally feel in control: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chord-elevation-toolkit Still struggling with buzzing chords, awkward finger shifts, or shapes that never feel solid? This lesson shows you exactly how confident chord players actually play - and how you can get there fast. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-finally-feel-confident-with-your-chords-440 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https:/

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▶▶ Get the tools to turn daily frustration into confident, controlled playing with the Blues Elevation Toolkit - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit When your practice starts feeling frustrating, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re learning. In this episode, I share how to recognize that moment, manage it, and stay in the game long enough to see real progress. PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.

▶▶ If you’re ready to stop guessing and start practicing with purpose, grab my Blues Elevation Toolkit. It’s packed with scale patterns, licks, and daily routines designed to make every minute of practice actually build your skills. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit If you’ve ever practiced for weeks without knowing whether you’re improving, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to recognize real progress, spot the hidden signs of growth, and adjust your routine so every session moves you forward. SHOW NOTES - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-know-if-your-practice-is-actually-working-437 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spoti

▶▶ Ready to break old habits for good? The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you the licks, scales, grooves, and daily practice routines that keep your playing moving forward → https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit When you’re starting out with lead guitar, it’s easy to get stuck in the same old patterns. In this episode, I break down the habits that hold players back and show you how to move toward solos that sound like real music. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-player-i-used-to-be-436 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playg

▶▶ Grab my free Guide to Clear Sounding Chords and start building confident, clean rhythm today.  https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide Beginner mistakes don’t disappear - they evolve. In this episode, I break down five traps that haunt guitarists at every level and how to finally move past them. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-mistakes-beginners-make-that-even-pros-still-struggle-with-435 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguit

▶▶ The Blues Elevation Toolkit gives you daily instruction, scales, licks, and grooves to meet you where you are and stay with you as you grow https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit This episode isn’t about licks or scales — it’s about the deeper journey you’re on as a guitarist. Discover why you started, how the Hero’s Journey mirrors your growth, and who you become when you stay the course. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-story-of-you-434 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.

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▶▶ Get on the Blues Elevation Toolkit Waitlist (coming soon!) - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blues-elevation-toolkit-coming-soon In this episode of the Play Guitar Podcast, I share one of the most powerful tricks in blues soloing: how and when to mix the Major and Minor pentatonic scales to get more emotion, soul, and variety in your solos. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/when-to-mix-major-and-minor-pentatonic-432 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.faceboo

▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough This week’s episode is all about the scales that unlock funky blues solos. I’ll walk you through killer scale shapes, gear tips for better tone, and a community spotlight that’ll leave you inspired. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/scales-for-funky-blues-gain-staging-community-spotlight-more-431 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguita

▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Stuck in a rut? Break out of the seasonal slump with a Gilmour-style lick, chord tips, and a TS9 vs. SD9 showdown—one finally earns a spot on my board. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/seasonal-slump-and-maxon-sd9-vs-ibanez-ts9-430 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy

▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Recovery has reshaped everything about how I play, practice, and approach this podcast. In this episode, I share my journey, teach you a bluesy rock lick that works anywhere, and break down my favorite Xotic pedal stack for killer tone. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-recovery-a-bluesy-rock-lick-that-works-anywhere-and-stacking-xotic-pedals-429 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGui

▶▶  Want to clean up your solos even more? Grab my free Blues Solo Breakthrough course and get started today - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Struggling with noisy or sloppy bends? In this quick lesson, I’ll show you how to clean them up and start sounding more polished and pro. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-can-i-improve-my-bends-without-unwanted-noise-5-minute-fix-428 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playgui

▶▶ Want to clean up your picking across the fretboard? Download my free Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet and start unlocking the neck today. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Does your pick get stuck or feel awkward when switching strings? This quick lesson breaks down why inside picking trips up so many players—and how to fix it with simple exercises. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-inside-the-strings-picking-feels-so-awkward-427 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com

▶▶ Full Guitar Instruction Roadmap Membership - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/membership Strumming still feels shaky, even after hours of practice? This 5-minute fix shows you how counting out loud instantly locks in your timing and tightens your rhythm. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/counting-while-you-strum-and-why-it-matters-5-minute-fix-426 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/pla

▶▶ FREE Blues Soloing Course - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Have you been away from guitar for decades and aren’t sure how to start again? In this quick 5 Minute Guitar Fix, I’ll walk you through the mindset, the first steps, and the exact approach to help you reconnect with your playing — no pressure, no overwhelm. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/back-after-20-years-start-here-5-minute-guitar-fix-425 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www