Episodes
121 - Complete Guide To Guitar Strings
March 16, 2023
Strings are fundamental to guitar playing, but if you have ever been to a music shop and seen all the different packs of strings, you will know that choosing strings can be very confusing. In this week's episode, I am goi…
120 - 10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 2)
March 10, 2023
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.
119-10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 1)
March 3, 2023
This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.
118 - 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know
Feb. 24, 2023
You must have the fundamentals to be good at anything, which is also true of learning guitar. Thats why in this week's episode, I will take you through 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know.
117 - Fix Your Rhythm Playing Problems
Feb. 17, 2023
The number one skill students struggle with in their progress checks & level assessments is rhythm. Thats why in this episode, I will walk you through everything you need to know to get your rhythm rock solid.
116 - Learn Faster With The Rule Of Three
Feb. 9, 2023
In this week's episode, I will introduce you to the rule of three, which will get you learning quicker with less frustration and more understanding, so if that sounds good, check it out.
115 - How To Build The Habit Of Guitar Practice
Feb. 3, 2023
It apparently takes 32 days for the average American to give up their new year's resolution meaning this week is when most people fail, and I don't want that for you. Thats why in this week's episode, I'm going to talk about…
114 - What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix?
Jan. 27, 2023
In this week's episode, I will try to answer one of my student's questions, What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix? So if you are wondering the same thing, keep listening.
113 - 10 Three-Chord Songs To Learn
Jan. 20, 2023
In this episode, I take you through 10 three-chord songs that are fun to play and will help you work on different skills & techniques.
112 - Is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar
Jan. 13, 2023
In this episode, I am answering the question is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar? Some think it is, and some think it isn’t, so keep listening to find out what I think.
111 - What Are Pentatonic Scales?
Jan. 6, 2023
In this week's episode, I'm talking all about pentatonic scales. What they are, how to practice them and why you would want to.
110 - 365 Day Guitar Practice Challenge
Dec. 30, 2022
In this week's episode, I am setting you a challenge which, if you complete. Will see your guitar playing improve dramatically.
109 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 2022 (Part 2)
Dec. 23, 2022
In this week's episode, I am continuing my countdown of the five most popular episodes of the BGA podcast in 2022.
108 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 2022
Dec. 16, 2022
As we near the end of the year, I'm looking back and counting down the five most popular episodes of the BGA podcast from 2022.
107 - Best Apps For Guitarists
Dec. 9, 2022
In this week's episode, I'm going through the best apps for guitarists. So make sure you have got some spare storage on your phone and WIFI access, then get downloading.
106 - Complete Guide To Guitar Picks
Dec. 2, 2022
Many beginner guitarists don’t think twice about their guitar pick and use any old one nearby. Guitar picks make a huge difference to your tone and playing. So listen to this week's episode to learn everything you need to kn…
105 - The Guitar Players Christmas Gift Guide
Nov. 25, 2022
With Christmas fast approaching, this episode is all about gifts for guitar players. I will run you through the best gifts for that guitar player in your life or for your own Christmas list.
104 - How To Practise Ear Training
Nov. 18, 2022
Ear training is one of those skills that often gets overlooked and left out of the practice schedule. In this week's episode, I'm going over what ear training is, why you should practice it and most importantly, how.
103 - The #1 Reason Beginners Get Confused & Frustrated
Nov. 11, 2022
In this week's episode, we look at the number one reason beginners get confused and frustrated when learning guitar. Wanna know what it is? Then keep listening.
102 - Standing Or Sitting: Which Way Should You Practice Guitar?
Nov. 4, 2022
When practising the guitar, do you sit or do you stand? Which way is better, and does it even matter? This is what we are going to find out in today’s episode.
101 - 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar
Oct. 28, 2022
In this episode, I will help you release your creative side by walking you through the 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar.
100 - Advice & Tips From 9 BGA Members
Oct. 21, 2022
We made it! 100 episodes! To celebrate episode 100, I invited 9 BGA members to share their advice and tips from their guitar journey. I have also got a special gift for all BGA podcast listeners.
099 - 90% Quit BUT That's NOT Gonna Be You (Part Two)
Oct. 14, 2022
This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at why 90% of beginner guitarists quit in the first 12 months. So if you want to be part of the 10% that are successful with learning guitar, take a listen.
098 - 90% Quit But That's Not Gonna Be You (Part One)
Oct. 7, 2022
This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at why 90% of beginner guitarists quit in the first 12 months. So if you want to be part of the 10% that are successful with learning guitar, take a listen.