Play Guitar Podcast
Have you been struggling with the guitar? You are not alone! For the past 30 years I have been helping beginner, intermediate, and advanced guitarists get out of the guitar rut and find their voice on the guitar. These FREE, FUN, and EASY guitar lessons give you the right mindset for guitar success, and keep you moving forward on the guitar. No matter if you are just starting out or have been playing for years, this is the show that will help you become the guitarist that you always wanted to be! For more lessons, or to just stop by and say hi, come on over to www.playguitarpodcast.com.
Episodes
▶▶ 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-mor...
▶▶ 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 ...
▶▶ 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-...
▶▶ 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-...
▶▶ 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.playguitara...
▶▶ 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...
▶▶ 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...
▶▶ FREE Blues Soloing Course - Blues Solo Breakthrough - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough
Struggling to stay consistent with your guitar practice? This video gives you an easy, repeatable routine that actually moves you forward—without overwhelming your day.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/building-a-simple-daily-practice-routine-5-minute-fix-424
PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - I...
▶▶ Download my FREE Guide to Clear Sounding Chords - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide
Tired of running through the same chord progressions over and over? In this quick lesson, I’ll show you how to turn simple progressions into creative, engaging practice sessions that actually improve your playing.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-practice-chord-progressions-without-getting-bo...
▶▶ FREE guide Clear Sounding Chords - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide
Ever wonder why your chords sound clean one day and like a mess the next? This 5-minute fix will show you exactly what's going wrong—and how to fix it for good.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-do-chords-work-one-day-fail-the-next-five-minute-fix-422
PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing ...
▶▶ FREE Practice Space Checklist - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space
If your pinky starts hurting during guitar practice, you’re not alone — it’s a common issue for players working on stretches, control, or speed. In this 5-Minute Fix, I’ll show you one simple adjustment that can relieve the strain and help you play more comfortably.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/guitar-practi...
▶▶ FREE Practice Space Checklist - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space
Struggling to stay motivated with guitar practice when life gets hectic? In this 5-Minute Fix, I’ll show you how to stay consistent and inspired — even with just a few minutes a day.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-do-i-increase-my-motivation-to-practice-every-day-5-minute-fix-420
PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Ins...
▶▶ FREE Practice Space Checklist - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/practice-space
Struggling to make real progress with your guitar practice? In this 5-Minute Fix, I share a simple 3-part routine that helps you stay consistent, focused, and motivated — even if you only have 20 minutes a day.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/what-s-a-practice-routine-that-actually-works-5-minute-fix-419
PLAY...
▶▶ FREE Blues Soloing Course - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough
Ever wonder how Jeff Beck made just one bend sound better than a whole solo? In this episode, I explore what made his playing so tasteful—and how trying to capture that same emotional feel is reshaping my approach to guitar.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/would-you-like-to-play-like-jeff-beck-418
PLAY GUIT...
▶▶To take your own solos to the next level, grab my free course Blues Solo Breakthrough—it’ll help you play with purpose and confidence, one step at a time. - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough
In this episode, I’m finishing the solo I started in Part 1—this half brings in everything from legato and tremolo picking to bluesy bends and suspended arpeggios. If you want to see how a solo comes together with drama...
▶▶ FREE Absolute Beginner's Guide to Guitar - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/absolutebeginnersguidetoguitar
If you’ve been chasing speed but still feel like your playing isn’t landing right, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about why solid rhythm—not flashy speed—is the real secret to sounding like a pro.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-good-rhythm-is-more-important-than-speed-416
P...
▶▶ FREE Absolute Beginner Guitar Course - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/absolutebeginnersguidetoguitar
Too busy to practice guitar? Learn my Triple F Framework and start making real progress in just 30 minutes a day—no stress, no guesswork.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/too-busy-to-practice-30-minutes-to-real-progress-415
PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks,...
▶▶ FREE Beginner Guitar Course → https://www.playguitaracademy.com/absolutebeginnersguidetoguitar
I wasn’t planning to make this episode… but while filming a lesson for my new beginner course, I started thinking about string names—and it led me down the Guitar String rabbit hole.
SHOW NOTES - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/i-didn-t-plan-to-make-this-episode-about-guitar-strings-414-2
▶▶ FREE Beginner Guitar Course https://www.playguitaracademy.com/absolutebeginnersguidetoguitar
Career Beginner Guitarists struggle to make any progress despite practicing for years and years. Today, I share the three most common Career Beginner mistakes and how to turn them around for your success.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/avoid-these-common-career-beginner-mistakes-413
PLAY GUITAR ...
▶▶ Absolute Beginners Guide to Guitar - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/absolutebeginnersguidetoguitar
Reset your Progress with this episode that's all about why you've been struggling and what to do about it. Lee helps you line up your goals correctly for the fastest progress you can get.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-real-answer-to-why-you-ve-been-struggling-412
PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY ...
Popular Podcasts
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Gregg Rosenthal and a rotating crew of elite NFL Media co-hosts, including Patrick Claybon, Colleen Wolfe, Steve Wyche, Nick Shook and Jourdan Rodrigue of The Athletic get you caught up daily on all the NFL news and analysis you need to be smarter and funnier than your friends.