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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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Jan. 22, 2026

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

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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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Jan. 9, 2026

268 - How to Jam Musically Using Just One Scale

In this episode, Paul Andrews digs deep into one of the most common questions beginner guitarists ask: “I know lots of scales, so why doesn’t my lead playing or improvisation sound musical?” If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by...

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Jan. 2, 2026

267 - Why Most Guitar Jams Go Nowhere (And How to Fix That)

Welcome to the first episode of 2026! In this episode, Paul Andrews kicks off "Jamming Month" with practical advice on why most guitar jams—whether solo or group—tend to stall or feel unmusical, and how you can overcome those...

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Dec. 30, 2025

266 - Bonus Episode: Join the January Practice-a-Thon and Boost Your Guitar Skills

In this bonus episode, Paul Andrews announces the launch of the January Practice-a-thon challenge at Beginner Guitar Academy! The Practice-a-thon kicks off Thursday, January 1st, and is designed to set the tone for a producti...

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Dec. 19, 2025

265 - The Most Common Beginner Frustrations of 2025 (And How to Fix Them in 2026)

In this episode, Paul Andrews dives deep into the most common frustrations faced by beginner guitarists. Whether you're picking up the instrument for the first time or you've been working at it for a while, these struggles ar...

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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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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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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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