179 episodes
Beginner Guitar Academy Beginner Guitar Academy
-
- Education
-
-
4.8 • 63 Ratings
-
This podcast is for beginner guitarist who want to take the confusion out of learning and the pain out of practice
-
178 - Introduction To Open Tunings
In this podcast episode, I dive into the world of open tunings.
I provide a clear definition of open tunings, explain their benefits, and share popular artists and songs that use open tunings.
Furthermore, I walk listeners through popular open tunings such as open G, open E, open D, and more. -
177 - Top 5 Acoustic Guitar Riffs
In this episode, I count down the top 5 acoustic guitar riffs, offering insights and tips on mastering each one.
From Bob Marley's "Redemption Song" to Johnny Cash's "I Walk the Line," these riffs are perfect for beginners and can be simplified to match various skill levels.
To access the tab for the riffs mentioned in this episode, head over to www.bgapodcast.com/5acousticriffs. -
176 - Acoustic Guitar 101
Welcome to the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast episode 176.
In this episode, host Paul Andrews takes a deep dive into all things acoustic guitar.
He discusses the origins and evolution of the acoustic guitar, iconic players who have shaped its development, the anatomy and types of acoustic guitars, as well as recommended guitar brands.
Listeners can expect to gain a foundational understanding of the acoustic guitar, making this an episode not to be missed.
So, tune in, subscribe, and stay tuned for more episodes filled with valuable insights and tips for beginner guitarists.
Take a 14-day trial of Beginner Guitar Academy for just $1 @ www.beginnerguitaracademy.com -
175 - How Many Guitars Do You Actually Need
In this episode, I delve into a common question among guitarists: "How many guitars do you actually need?"
I share insights on why guitarists own multiple instruments, the disadvantages of owning many guitars, and the average number of guitars owned by different levels of guitar players.
I also provide tips for justifying the need for new guitars and discuss the environmental impact of guitar ownership.
Tune in for a thought-provoking episode to give you a fresh perspective on building your guitar collection.
Take a 14-day trial of Beginner Guitar Academy for just $1 @ www.beginnerguitaracademy.com -
174 - Understanding The Circle Of Fifths
In this week's episode 'Understanding the Circle of Fifths', I break down this important concept in a way that demystifies the complexities of this essential theory.
I provide a step-by-step explanation of the circle, how it relates to key signatures, and how you can use it to understand chord progressions.
If you want to understand the circle of fifths finally, this episode is a must-listen.
Take a 14-day trial of Beginner Guitar Academy for just $1 @ www.beginnerguitaracademy.com -
173 - 10 Easy Songs To Learn On Guitar
In this week's episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, I share 10 easy songs for beginners to learn on the guitar.
From classic hits like "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie to "Come As You Are" by Nirvana, I walk you through each song, highlighting the key elements and skills they offer.
So if you want to expand your repertoire and get some easy songs under your fingers take a listen.
Customer Reviews
Love it!
I would love a podcast that talks about strengthening you hands to hold a pick after an injury. I have to hold my pick with my thumb and middle finger on my right hand (missing the tip of my index finger). I tend to shy away from playing with a pick because of the struggle with holding a pick and doing it well. Thank you for your podcast.
Really useful podcast
Geared more for begineer to intermediate lpayers, the Begineer Guitar Academy hawks a hybrid online guitar program which blends a typical online guitar course with an individual instructor who checks your playing (via videos you submit) once or twice a month as well as remaining available for emailed questions when one is stuck. However, thiis is typically only the first couple minutes of the podcast; the balance of the podcast is content ranging from very useful information for beginners to intermediate guitarists to more general information about playing guitar & notable guitarists to more advanced & esoteric information for intermediate to early advanced guitarists. It's a very useful & entertaining for anyone interesting in playing guitar, playing guitar better, or just appreciating really good guitarists. Unfortunately most of the downloads and supplemental materials are limited to Academy members, but sometimes Paul releases some really useful materials.
Whoa!!
I tried listening to this podcast but had to give up. The speaker is rattling on so fast he doesn’t even fully pronounce words. Difficult to follow closely, irritating as all get out. There are far better programs doing this same thing.