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Aimless guitar improvisation is a tough hurdle to overcome. By targeting chord tones, you can ensure that your note choices will be strong and appropriate for the music that you are playing. Watch me play every day on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/playguitarpodcast Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Get Your Blues Solos Under Control - http://freeblueslesson.com Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/improv-targeting-chord-tones-273/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Making some decisions before you start your improvised guitar solo can make all of the difference. Join me today as I help you practice and prepare for your next time in the spotlight. Get Your Blues Solos Under Control: http://freeblueslesson.com   Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/improvise-within-a-structure-272/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Find out why incorporating an element of Improvisation into your daily practice can help build skills in all areas of music. FREE Blues soloing course - Get Your Blues Solos Under Control - http://freeblueslesson.com Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/why-improvise-271/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Don't forget to submit your practice experience for the "One String a Day Exercise". Submit Here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147621802 Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/reminder-the-one-string-a-day-exercise-270/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Players, I need your help! Practice my One String a Day Exercise and Help prove my theory... ...that by limiting what you practice you can achieve better and faster results on the guitar. Submit your results: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/assessments/2147621802 Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-one-string-a-day-exercise-269/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

►►Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Share my New Gear Holiday with me this week as I upgrade my direct guitar tones and take a good look at the Boss IR-200 Need Help With Guitar?: Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/  1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/  Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/getting-tones-from-the-boss-ir-200/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

You tried to buckle down and stay consistent with the guitar, but it didn't last. Today, I help you understand the value of consistency and make it something you rely on instead of something that you struggle with. 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/how-to-stay-consistent-with-the-guitar-267/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Do you know exactly what kind of guitarist you want to be? Today I help super-focused guitar players plan their path ahead. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1-on-1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/intense-focus-on-guitar-master-of-one-266/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Are you, or do you want to be a Jack of all trades guitarist? Today, we take a look at the well-rounded guitar player. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/well-rounded-guitarist-265/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

I'm seeing some alarming trends lately and I want to fix them. If you make these basic skills a priority you will progress faster than ever before. Guide to CLEAR SOUNDING CHORDS: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/clear-chords Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/big-guitar-results-are-only-a-few-basics-away-264/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

If I asked you who you are as a guitarist, what would you say? Today, I help you put into words something you may have never thought about but will give laser focus to your progress. 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching #copy Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/who-you-are-as-a-guitarist-263/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Did you ever feel like you just didn't fit in? Today, I'll talk about how your unique take on the guitar should guide your path. 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar  Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/  Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/  Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/where-do-you-fit-in-with-guitar-261/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

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I talk a lot about your journey with the guitar. Today we take the first step by finding your musical path. 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/finding-your-musical-path-on-guitar-260/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Do you want to learn a lot but nothing is getting done? Today's Practice tactics show how simplicity in your practice simply speeds up your progress. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/putting-on-the-blinders-practice-tactics-7-259/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Spinning your wheels? There's a reason that you are full steam ahead with no results. Today's Practice Tactics show how taking a step back can set you free. Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/filling-in-the-cracks-practice-tactics-6-258/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Want to give your practice instant focus and determination? Get a gig! Today, I'll show you how to set your practice sessions on fire, with even the smallest planned performance. - Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar - Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar - Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ - 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching - Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ - Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/performance-practice-tactics-5-257/ - Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

- Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Are you trying to get the most out of your practice time, but you keep failing? Maybe going it alone might not be the winning formula for you. In today's Practice Tactics, I show how a little company can supercharge your progress. - Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar - Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ - 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching - Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ - Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/sharing-practice-tactics-4-256/ - Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

Nothing can rip you out of a winning streak like a bad atmosphere. Today's Practice Tactics deal with the effect your surroundings and feelings have on your progress.  - Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar - Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar - Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ - 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching - Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ - Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-atmosphere-practice-tactics-3-255/ - Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy

- Get Great on Guitar in 20 Minutes a Day: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/get-great-on-guitar Forget all of the cool stuff that you used to play? There's a lot to be learned by revisiting your old songs. Today's Practice Tactics remembers the forgotten. - Beginners - Click Here - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/starthereguitar - Play Guitar Academy: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/ - 1 on 1 Coaching - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching - Become a VIP Supporter: https://playguitarpodcast.com/vip-patron/ - Show notes at: https://playguitarpodcast.com/the-forgotten-practice-tactics-2-254/ Copyright ©2022 Play Guitar Academy