There are numerous points on the path to learning anything that is worth learning, where the progress stalls. We keep doing the things that were working before, but for some reason they stop working. …
Learn to Create Your Own Chord Melodies
How to start expanding your chord sound There is a lot of emphasis in the guitar community on soloing and technical ability. It seems that everyone wants to be able to play fast and clean, which is …
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How to Move From Scales to Solos Part 2: My Favorite Pentatonic Shape
Lesson: Overview Today's lesson covers some further ideas and exercises related to playing better solos. When you learn scales it is very important to practice them systematically, but how do …
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What To Include In Your Practice: A Process For Deciding What To Work On
We all love to sound great. Being good at something gives us a sense of confidence and purpose. The problem is that you can’t get better by doing what you’re good at. The first tenet of my …
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How to Go From Practicing Scales to Playing to Playing Better Solos
Lesson Overview: In this lesson I'm talking about a subject that intermediate guitar players can struggle with. How do you make interesting solos from scales? The questions is an important one, …
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