Episodes - Page 6 | Beginner Guitar Academy

March 16, 2023

121 - Complete Guide To Guitar Strings

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 going through everything you need to know about guitar strings

March 10, 2023

120 - 10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 2)

This week's episode is the second in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.

March 3, 2023

119-10 Awesome Slide Guitarists (Part 1)

This week's episode is the first in a two-part series looking at ten awesome slide guitarists.

Feb. 24, 2023

118 - 5 Guitar Playing Fundamentals you MUST Know

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.

Feb. 17, 2023

117 - Fix Your Rhythm Playing Problems

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.

Feb. 9, 2023

116 - Learn Faster With The Rule Of Three

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.

Feb. 3, 2023

115 - How To Build The Habit Of Guitar Practice

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 how to turn your practice into a habit.

Jan. 27, 2023

114 - What’s All The Fuss About Jimi Hendrix?

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.

Jan. 20, 2023

113 - 10 Three-Chord Songs To Learn

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.

Jan. 13, 2023

112 - Is Music Theory Necessary To Play Guitar

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.

Jan. 6, 2023

111 - What Are Pentatonic Scales?

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.

Dec. 30, 2022

110 - 365 Day Guitar Practice Challenge

In this week's episode, I am setting you a challenge which, if you complete. Will see your guitar playing improve dramatically.

Dec. 23, 2022

109 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 2022 (Part 2)

In this week's episode, I am continuing my countdown of the five most popular episodes of the BGA podcast in 2022.

Dec. 16, 2022

108 - 5 Most Popular Episodes of The BGA Podcast in 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.

Dec. 9, 2022

107 - Best Apps For Guitarists

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.

Dec. 2, 2022

106 - Complete Guide To Guitar Picks

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 kno...

Nov. 25, 2022

105 - The Guitar Players Christmas Gift Guide

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.

Nov. 18, 2022

104 - How To Practise Ear Training

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.

Nov. 11, 2022

103 - The #1 Reason Beginners Get Confused & Frustrated

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.

Nov. 4, 2022

102 - Standing Or Sitting: Which Way Should You Practice Guitar?

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.

Oct. 28, 2022

101 - 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar

In this episode, I will help you release your creative side by walking you through the 5 Steps To Writing Songs On Guitar.

Oct. 21, 2022

100 - Advice & Tips From 9 BGA Members

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.

Oct. 14, 2022

099 - 90% Quit BUT That's NOT Gonna Be You (Part Two)

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.

Oct. 7, 2022

098 - 90% Quit But That's Not Gonna Be You (Part One)

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.