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238 - Mastering the G Chord: Shapes, Songs, Progressions, and Common Struggles

Episode Overview: This week, Paul dives into one of the most fundamental and beloved guitar chords, the G chord! Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to solidify your chord-changing skills, this ...

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June 14, 2025

238 - Mastering the G Chord: Shapes, Songs, Progressions, and Common Struggles

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June 7, 2025

237 - Escaping the YouTube Rabbit Hole – Why Structure Beats Random Guitar Lessons

Episode Summary: This week, host Paul Andrews dives deep into the world of learning guitar on YouTube—exploring the pros and cons, the pitfalls of unstructured learning, and why having a step-by-step plan is the key to real p...

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May 29, 2025

236 - Challenge Week Four Recap: Lead Guitar and Improvisation

In this episode, Paul Andrews wraps up the Beginner Guitar Academy’s “Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May” challenge by recapping week four, focused on lead guitar skills. Paul guides listeners through key lessons from th...

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May 22, 2025

235 - Challenge Week Three Recap: Mastering Strumming and Rhythm

In this episode, Paul Andrews recaps week three of the “5 Minutes a Day in May Guitar Challenge,” focusing on strumming and rhythm, key skills for any beginner (and even more advanced) guitarists. Paul breaks down the daily l...

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May 16, 2025

234 - Challenge Week Two Recap: Chords & Confident Changes

Episode Overview In this episode, Paul Andrews recaps week two of the "Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May" challenge. If you're participating, congratulations—you're halfway through! Not involved yet? No worries, you can...

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May 8, 2025

233 - Challenge Week One Recap: Master Your Picking

Episode Overview: In this special episode, Paul Andrews recaps the first week of the “Five Minutes a Day Guitar Challenge,” which is designed to help beginner guitarists practice daily and build strong foundational skills. Wh...

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May 22, 2025

Challenge Week Three Recap: Mastering Strumming and Rhythm

In Episode 235 of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, host Paul Andrews recaps week three of the “Five Minutes a Day in May” guitar challenge, and trust us, it’s packed with essential wisdom for anyone developing their rhythm and …

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May 16, 2025

Challenge Week Two Recap: Chords & Confident Changes

Welcome back! In episode 234 of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, Paul Andrews takes us on a journey through week two of his “Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May” challenge. Whether you’re just tuning in or you’ve been…

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May 9, 2025

Building Your Guitar Practice Habit: Week 1 Recap of the 5 Minutes a …

Whether you’ve been strumming along since Day 1 or you’re just hearing about the 5 Minutes a Day Guitar Challenge for the first time, this week’s podcast episode is the perfect dose of encouragement (and technique!) to inspire your…

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