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241 - British Guitar Music: The 1960s — The British Invasion

This week, Paul kicks off a special month-long series delving into British guitar music, decade by decade. In this episode, the focus is on the iconic 1960s British Invasion — exploring how UK bands like The Beatles, Rolling ...

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July 4, 2025

241 - British Guitar Music: The 1960s — The British Invasion

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June 28, 2025

240 - 20 Ways to Be a Better Guitar Player

Welcome to another value-packed episode with Paul Andrews! This week, we're focusing on something every guitarist—no matter what stage they're at—should care about: How to get better. Paul shares a comprehensive list of 20 ac...

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June 21, 2025

239 - Electric Guitar Guide for Beginners

In this week’s episode, Paul Andrews breaks down everything beginners need to know about transitioning to their first electric guitar. Suppose you’re moving from acoustic or want a deeper understanding of what makes an electr...

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June 14, 2025

238 - Mastering the G Chord: Shapes, Songs, Progressions, and Common Struggles

Episode Overview: This week, Paul dives into one of the most fundamental and beloved guitar chords, the G chord! Whether you're picking up the guitar for the first time or looking to solidify your chord-changing skills, this ...

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June 7, 2025

237 - Escaping the YouTube Rabbit Hole – Why Structure Beats Random Guitar Lessons

Episode Summary: This week, host Paul Andrews dives deep into the world of learning guitar on YouTube—exploring the pros and cons, the pitfalls of unstructured learning, and why having a step-by-step plan is the key to real p...

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May 29, 2025

236 - Challenge Week Four Recap: Lead Guitar and Improvisation

In this episode, Paul Andrews wraps up the Beginner Guitar Academy’s “Learn to Play Five Minutes a Day in May” challenge by recapping week four, focused on lead guitar skills. Paul guides listeners through key lessons from th...

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July 4, 2025

The Beginner’s Guide to the British Invasion: Guitar Lessons from the…

Welcome to a new month at the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast! This July, host Paul Andrews is taking us on a journey through British guitar music—decade by decade. Our deep dive begins with one of the most influential movements in modern …

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July 4, 2025

20 Actionable Ways to Get Better at Guitar

If you’re an adult beginner on your guitar journey, chances are you’re always looking for the next step to level up your playing. In the latest episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, host Paul Andrews rolled up his sleeves and…

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May 22, 2025

Challenge Week Three Recap: Mastering Strumming and Rhythm

In Episode 235 of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, host Paul Andrews recaps week three of the “Five Minutes a Day in May” guitar challenge, and trust us, it’s packed with essential wisdom for anyone developing their rhythm and …

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