Episodes

Aug. 4, 2023

141 - How Much Guitar Practice Is Too Much

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.
July 28, 2023

140 - 5 Steps To Campfire Guitar Success

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.
July 21, 2023

139 - What Is The G4 GUITAR Method?

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.
July 14, 2023

138 - What Is Fret Buzz And How To Fix It

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.
July 7, 2023

137 - 5 Steps To Fix Your Rhythm Playing

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.
June 30, 2023

136 - Halfway Through The 365-Day Practice Challenge

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.
June 22, 2023

135 - How To Make Guitar Practice More Fun

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 learn…
June 16, 2023

134 - 10 Greatest Solos Of The 21st Century (Part 2)

In this week's episode, I am continuing my countdown of the 10 greatest guitar solos of the 21st century.
June 8, 2023

133 - 10 Greatest Solos Of The 21st Century (Part 1)

In this week's episode, I am counting down the 10 greatest guitar solos of the 21st century.
June 2, 2023

132 - The Six-Minute Guitar Practice Plan

Nowadays, everyone is busy and short of time, so optimising your time and making the most of it is essential. That is why in this week's episode, I show you a six-minute practice session that includes everything you need to …
May 26, 2023

131 - 10 Bad Habits To Avoid On Guitar

In this week, episode I go through ten bad habits that I often see beginner guitarists make and how to avoid them.
May 18, 2023

130 - What Are Arpeggios & How To Play Them

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, we're delving into Arpeggios, specifically how to play them and why they're beneficial. I discuss the difference between harmonic and melodic Arpeggios and provide tips…
May 11, 2023

129 - The History Of Blues Music

On this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, learn all about blues music, from its origin in the Deep South of America to its influence on contemporary genres like heavy metal and hip hop.
May 4, 2023

128 - 5 Ways To Become More Confident On Video

In this week's Beginner Guitar Academy podcast episode, we discuss something that can make any beginner guitarist a little nervous - recording yourself on video. But don't worry, I've got you covered with five tips to increa…
April 27, 2023

127 - Is Yousician The Best Way To Learn Guitar?

In this week's episode, I explore whether Yousician is the best way to learn guitar. Yousician is a Finnish interactive and educational music service that offers instant feedback to users as they play their instruments. With…
April 21, 2023

126 - The 5 Greatest Live Guitar Moments

In this week's episode, I discuss the top five greatest live guitar moments ever. From Jimi Hendrix setting his guitar on fire to The Beatle's first US performance and the birth of Beatlemania.
April 15, 2023

125 - 10 Common Beginner Problems + Solutions

In this week's episode, I go through 10 common beginner guitarist problems that always come up and give you solutions to help you overcome them or avoid them entirely.
April 7, 2023

124 - What I Wish I Had Known Sooner About Learning Guitar?

In this week's episode, I ask BGA members what's one thing they wish they had known sooner about learning to play the guitar.
March 30, 2023

123 - 90 Days Into The 365-Day Practice Challenge

We are now 90 through the 365-day practice challenge I started in January. This episode is a check-in to see how everybody is getting on with it, and if you haven't started it yet, I will go through everything you need to…
March 24, 2023

122 - Talent vs Skill

In this week's episode, I’m going to discuss talent vs skill and why just because you don’t have natural talent, you can still learn to play the guitar.
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 goi…
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.