Episodes

In this episode, we delve into the diverse world of guitar playing, exploring various styles that have shaped the musical landscape, from the intricate fingerstyle of classical guitar to the soulful bends of blues. So, keep listening if you are stuck in a rut or want to broaden your musical horizons.

With Christmas fast approaching, this episode is 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.

In this week's episode, we are taking a trip into the vault and dusting off episode 116; 'learn faster, with the rule of three' which will get you learning quicker with less frustration. Sound good?

In this week's podcast episode, I walk you through Beginner Guitar Academy Level Two. If you are a Level One student and wondering what is coming up, or a Level Two student looking for some tips, then this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast! In this episode, I delve into an intriguing article by Rolling Stone magazine that ranks the top guitarists throughout history. This has sparked controversy and discussions within the guitar community. Join me as I dive into the greatest guitarists of all time and discover who claims the title.

In this week's episode, we're diving into the world of rock guitar gear. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, this episode is packed with valuable information to help you find the right gear for rocking out.

In this week's episode, we'll explore the rich history of rock music, from its humble beginnings to the present day. We'll delve into the pioneers who shaped the genre, the iconic styles like the British Invasion, and even the bands carrying the rock flame into the 21st century.

In this week's episode, I take you through ten easy rock songs that all beginner guitarists should know.

We are kicking off our Rocktober series by looking at the guitar legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page & Eric Clapton and what we can learn from them to improve our guitar playing.

We are three-quarters of the way through the 365-day practice challenge, so today's episode is a check-in to see how you are going and prepare you for the final push.

Last week's podcast episode covered the basics of music theory but with it being such a broad topic, you may be wondering where to go next. That's why in this week's episode I cover exactly what to study and in what order.

If you want to understand music, you need to understand music theory, which is why, in this episode, I'm taking you through some music theory basics to help get you going and give you a solid foundation.

In this week's episode, we are taking a trip into the vault and dusting off episode 10 of the podcast to help improve your practice with isolation. So, if you want to speed up your progress, take a listen.

If there is one condition that all guitarists suffer from it's GAS. In this week’s episode, I am going to give you some ideas to help relieve this condition and help you live a normal life.

This week's episode is the audio from a recent live Q&A we did in the academy; we cover how to speed up your picking, get your fingers more flexible and improve your palm muting, among other things.

This episode is the second in a two-part series going through ten great guitar documentaries. So if you want to be inspired and motivated to play guitar, keep listening.

I love a good documentary, and a good documentary can be both inspiring and motivating, and that's why this episode is the first in a two-part series going through ten great guitar documentaries.  So if you want to be inspired and motivated to play guitar, keep listening.

So practice is essential to become better at guitar, so it stands to reason that the more you practice, the better you become, right? Well, no, not exactly, and I will tell you why in this episode.

Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, these five steps will help you shine like a star around the campfire and set you on your way to Campfire Guitar Success.

What is the G4 GUITAR method? This is a question I get asked quite often. So if you asking that question yourself, keep listening, because that's exactly what I'm going to answer in this week's episode.

In this episode, we are diving into the world of "fret buzz" and exploring how to fix this common issue that plagues many guitar players. So if fret buzz is something you have been struggling with then keep listening.

If you have problems with your rhyhtm playing, this episode is for you. I take you through 5 steps to help take your rhythm playing to the next level.

We are now halfway through the year which means we are halfway through the 365-day practice challenge so today's episode is a check-in to see how you are going and prepare you for the second half of the year.

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, the host, Paul Andrews, discusses ways to make guitar practice more enjoyable. As an online guitar school, Beginner Guitar Academy aims to simplify the process of learning to play guitar. Paul gives tips and strategies to make guitar practice more fun, like setting goals, monitoring progress, and being part of a community of like-minded people. He also recommends setting time and repetition requirements to stay engaged while practicing. A...