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274 - 75 Years of the Fender Telecaster

This episode celebrates 75 years of the Fender Telecaster, a legendary guitar that has left its mark on countless genres and iconic moments in music history. Paul Andrews dives deep into the Telecaster’s origins, its revoluti...

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274 - 75 Years of the Fender Telecaster
Feb. 20, 2026

274 - 75 Years of the Fender Telecaster

This episode celebrates 75 years of the Fender Telecaster, a legendary guitar that has left its mark on countless genres and iconic moments in music history. Paul Andrews dives deep into the Telecaster’s origins, its revoluti...
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273 - What’s the Hardest Part of Practising Guitar (Really)?
Feb. 13, 2026

273 - What’s the Hardest Part of Practising Guitar (Really)?

In this insightful episode, Paul Andrews tackles a question every guitar beginner faces: What’s truly the hardest part about practicing guitar? Drawing on real experiences shared by the Beginner Guitar Academy community, he e...
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272 - The Difference Between Riffs, Licks, and Solos
Feb. 7, 2026

272 - The Difference Between Riffs, Licks, and Solos

In this week's episode, Paul Andrews dives into a fundamental topic for guitar beginners: what sets a riff, a lick, and a solo apart? Understanding these building blocks is essential for learning songs, improving improvisatio...
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271 - Thinking Like a Musician When You Jam (Not Just a Guitarist)
Jan. 31, 2026

271 - Thinking Like a Musician When You Jam (Not Just a Guitarist)

Welcome to the final instalment of January Jamming! This week, Paul Andrews wraps up the series with a deep dive into how to shift your mindset from thinking like a guitarist to thinking like a musician while jamming. If you ...
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270 - How to Practice Jamming (So It Actually Improves Your Playing)
Jan. 22, 2026

270 - How to Practice Jamming (So It Actually Improves Your Playing)

This week, Paul Andrews explores one of the most common struggles guitarists face: how to practice jamming in a way that leads to real improvement, rather than just filling time. If you’ve ever found yourself noodling over a ...
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269 - The 3 Roles Every Guitarist Plays in a Jam
Jan. 16, 2026

269 - The 3 Roles Every Guitarist Plays in a Jam

In this episode, Paul Andrews dives into one of the most common mistakes guitarists make when jamming: the belief that you need to be soloing all the time. Whether you’re jamming with others or with a backing track at home, u...
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Recent Blog Posts

How to Jam Musically Using Just One Scale (Even If You Feel Stuck)
Jan. 10, 2026

How to Jam Musically Using Just One Scale (Even If You Feel Stuck)

If you’ve ever thought…

“I know the scale… so why doesn’t this sound like music?”

…you’re not alone.
This is one of the most common frustrations guitarists have, and it has nothing to do with…

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The Basic 8 Guitar Chords Every Beginner Should Know
Nov. 15, 2025

The Basic 8 Guitar Chords Every Beginner Should Know


Are you just starting your guitar journey and wondering which chords you absolutely need to know? This week’s episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast with Paul Andrews is your perfect guide!
He breaks down the “Basic Eight&rdqu…

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Level Up Your Guitar Skills: Mastering the C to G Chord Change
Oct. 17, 2025

Level Up Your Guitar Skills: Mastering the C to G Chord Change


Are you struggling to switch smoothly between the C and G chords? If so, you’re not alone—this iconic chord change trips up guitar beginners everywhere and can feel like a real roadblock on your musical journey. In Episode 256 of the B…

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