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Scales for Funky Blues + Gain Staging, Community Spotlight & More - 431
▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough This week’s episode is all about the scales that unlock funky blues solos. I’ll walk you through killer scale shapes, gear tips for better tone, and a community spotlight that’ll leave you inspired. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/scales-for-funky-blues-gain-staging-community-spotlight-more-431 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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Seasonal Slump and Maxon SD9 vs. Ibanez TS9 - 430
▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Stuck in a rut? Break out of the seasonal slump with a Gilmour-style lick, chord tips, and a TS9 vs. SD9 showdown—one finally earns a spot on my board. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/seasonal-slump-and-maxon-sd9-vs-ibanez-ts9-430 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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My Recovery, a Bluesy Rock Lick That Works Anywhere, and Stacking Xotic Pedals - 429
▶▶ Start to Play Confident Blues Solos for FREE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Recovery has reshaped everything about how I play, practice, and approach this podcast. In this episode, I share my journey, teach you a bluesy rock lick that works anywhere, and break down my favorite Xotic pedal stack for killer tone. SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/my-recovery-a-bluesy-rock-lick-that-works-anywhere-and-stacking-xotic-pedals-429 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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How Can I Improve My Bends Without Unwanted Noise? - 5 Minute Fix - 428
▶▶ Want to clean up your solos even more? Grab my free Blues Solo Breakthrough course and get started today - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough Struggling with noisy or sloppy bends? In this quick lesson, I’ll show you how to clean them up and start sounding more polished and pro. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-can-i-improve-my-bends-without-unwanted-noise-5-minute-fix-428 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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Why “Inside the Strings” Picking Feels So Awkward - 427
▶▶ Want to clean up your picking across the fretboard? Download my free Big Four Scale Pattern Worksheet and start unlocking the neck today. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/big_four_scale_worksheet Does your pick get stuck or feel awkward when switching strings? This quick lesson breaks down why inside picking trips up so many players—and how to fix it with simple exercises. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-inside-the-strings-picking-feels-so-awkward-427 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2025 Play Guitar Academy
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