Season 1

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.
Sept. 30, 2022

097 - What Does Playing In A Key Mean?

In this episode, I will answer the question, what does playing in a key mean? So if you have asked the same question, keep listening.
Sept. 23, 2022

096 - 10 Awesome Acoustic Guitarists You Should Know About (Part 2)

This week's episode is the second in a two-part series introducing 10 awesome acoustic guitar players you should know about.
Sept. 16, 2022

095 - 10 Awesome Acoustic Guitarists You Should Know About (Part 1)

This week's episode is the first in a two-part series introducing ten awesome acoustic guitar players you should know about.
Sept. 2, 2022

093 - 10 Awesome Finger Picking Songs

If you are tired of your guitar pick, this episode is for you as I count down ten awesome finger-picking songs. These will be great to learn the style and give you some fun songs to play.
Aug. 26, 2022

092 - Are You A Beginner Or Intermediate Guitarist?

If you feel like a perpetual beginner and wonder where you are on your guitar-playing journey. Then this episode is for you as I will answer the question are you a beginner or intermediate guitarist?
Aug. 19, 2022

091 - 3 Steps To Learn Songs

If you have struggled with learning songs in the past, then this episode is for you. I will walk you through the three steps to help you learn a song quicker, easier and with less frustration.
Aug. 12, 2022

090 - 5 Guitar Master Classes You Should Watch

In this episode, I go through 5 guitar master classes you should watch, so if you are looking for some inspiration or something to watch on your way to work, check this episode out.
Aug. 5, 2022

089 - Where To Start With Learning Guitar

In this week's episode, I will go through how to start learning guitar. So if you are just beginning your guitar journey or looking for a bit more direction, take a listen.
July 29, 2022

088 - 7 Things To Do Every Time You Practice Guitar

In this week's episode, I am going through 7 essential things you should do every time you practice guitar.
July 22, 2022

087 - 5 Steps To Get Back Into Playing The Guitar

Is your guitar gathering dust? Have you been away on an extended vacation, recently healed from an injury, or life has just been busy. Don't worry; this week's episode will help get you back on track.
July 15, 2022

086 - Common Guitar Playing Injuries & How To Avoid Them

In this episode, I go through some common guitar-playing injuries, what they are, how they are caused and how you can avoid them. So if you want to enjoy the guitar and remain pain-free, keep listening.
July 8, 2022

085 - 6 MORE Essential Blues Albums You Should Listen To

In this episode, I give you 6 MORE Blues albums you should check out. If you want to become a better blues guitar player it is essential that you listen to blues music and these six albums are essential listening.
July 1, 2022

084 - 6 Blues Albums You Should Listen To

If you want to become a better blues guitar player it is essential that you listen to blues music. In this episode, I recommend 6 classic blues albums for you to listen to.
June 24, 2022

083 - John Mayer’s 5 Top Guitar Tips

For this week's episode, I have been searching YouTube to bring you John Mayer’s Top 5 Guitar Tips.
June 17, 2022

082 - How To Avoid, Recognise & Overcome Guitar Burnout

If you are like most guitar players, you will hit a wall and lose your drive to play the guitar at some time or another. This is what we call guitar burnout. In this week's episode, I will tell you how to Avoid, Recognise & …
June 11, 2022

081 - Should You Learn Guitar In-Person Or Online?

In this week's episode, I discuss the pros & cons of learning guitar online vs in person. So if you are wondering which method of learning would be best for you, keep listening.
June 3, 2022

080 - Open Weekend Live Q&A Recording

This week's episode is a recording from the live Q&A I did as part of the recent Beginner Guitar Academy open weekend. I answer questions on the best beginner guitar amps, what a key is and more.
May 27, 2022

079 - The Seven Essential Guitar Skills

This week's episode will take you through the seven essential guitar skills that will help you structure your guitar practice, make faster progress, and become a well-rounded guitar player. Sound good? Well, keep listening.
May 20, 2022

078 - 5 Ways To Improve Your Timing

Out of the seven essential skills, the one that most people struggle with is Rhythm. Most struggle to stay in time when strumming through a song or find it tough to create an interesting rhythm when improvising.  If this …