Beginner Guitar Academy
Episodes
065 - Music Theory, Scales & Keys
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, you will learn how to construct major & minor scales. You will learn the difference between major & minor scales, ...
064 - 10 Ways To Practice Without Your Guitar
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just because you don't have a guitar doesn't mean you can't practice. In this week's episode, I take you through 10 Ways To Practice Without Yo...
063 - 5 Most Popular Episodes Of The BGA Podcast in 2021 (Part 2)
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I am continuing my countdown of the 5 most popular episodes of the BGA podcast from 2021.
062 - 5 Most Popular Episodes Of The BGA Podcast in 2021 (Part 1)
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we near the end of January and continue to march into 2022 I'm looking back and counting down the 5 most popular episodes of the BGA podcast i...
061 - When Should You Change Your Strings?
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I answer the age-old question, when should I change my strings? I detail how to find out when it's time, what strings you...
060 - How to Create a Kick-A** Practice Routine
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I give you an overview of what we covered in the recent 14-day practice challenge and show you how to create a kick-A** p...
059 - 10 Best Guitarists of 2021 (Part 2)
09 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the second in a two-part series counting down the ten best guitarists of 2021.
058 - 10 Best Guitarists of 2021 (Part 1)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first in a two-part series counting down the ten best guitarists of 2021.
057 - 10 New Year's Resolutions to rock 2022
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2022 is fast approaching so in this episode, I go through 10 new year resolutions that will help you rock 2022.
056 - When To Learn The Notes On The Neck
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I am going to be talking about the Notes down the guitar neck, when you should learn them, why you should learn them and h...
055 - 7 Reasons You Are Not Making Progress
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all wish we were better guitar players, and we all want to make faster progress. But there might be a few things that are holding you back fro...
054 - Gifts For Guitar Players
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I'm taking a look at some guitar gifts, gifts you can buy other guitar players or that you can keep yourself depending on ...
053 - Should I Use a Pick or Fingers?
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will answer one of the most common questions I get from beginner guitarists: should I use a pick or my fingers to play the gui...
052 - 7 Must Know Christmas Songs
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I go through the 7 must know Christmas songs that will bring a smile to everybody's face over the Christmas period.
051 - Major Chords vs Minor Chords
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are looking at major and minor chords, how they are constructed and how they sound, so if you want a better understanding of ...
050 - 7 Steps To Faster Chord Changes
06 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I take you through 7 steps that will make your chord changes faster & smoother. I also announce the winner of our gi...
049 - The Most Important Scale You Will Ever Learn
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I go over the major scale. The major scale is the most basic and important scale there is. We will go over how to cons...
048 - Beginners Guide To Guitar Amps
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are new to electric guitar and are looking to buy your first guitar amp or have been playing a while and are looking to upgrade, make sure...
047 - Which Chords Should I Learn?
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you've found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the number of guitar chords there are and unsure where to begin or which ones you should be learn...
046 - 10 Most Common Lesson One Questions
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I have compiled a list of the 10 most asked questions by beginner students in their first lesson. Some of these might be...
045 - 7 Ways To Break Out Of A Guitar Rut
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I'm going to show you some techniques I use when I feel like I've hit a guitar rut, and how when I apply them to my own p...
044 - How Can I Improve My Strumming?
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I answer a common beginner guitarist's question, 'how can I improve my strumming?'
043 - Music Theory, Where to Begin?
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Music theory is one of those subjects you either love or hate. Some people like to know the ins and outs of playing, while others just want to pl...
042 - How To Get Started With Effects Pedals
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The topic of effects pedals can be very overwhelming for beginner guitarists. How do they work, which effects do you need and what is up with the...
041 - Is Using A Capo Cheating?
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This question pops up a lot online and can be confusing for beginners. In this weeks episode, I will answer this question as well as others suc...
040 - Different Electric Guitars & What They Are Used For
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many different types of electric guitar such as a Fender Telecaster, Gibson SG, Ibanez JEM. Each one has its strengths and in this...
039 - 15 Tips From 15 Pro Guitarists
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I share 15 tips from 15 pro guitarists that will help you on your journey to becoming a better guitar player.
038 - Could You Pass BGA Level One?
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Could You Pass BGA Level One? In this week's episode, I am going to put you to the test and run you through the exact requirements to pass Level ...
037 - 5 Best Beginner Guitar Solos
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I walk you through the 5 best guitar solos for beginner guitarists to learn.
036 - How To Turn Scales Into Solos
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I will take you through a four-step process to help take you from playing scales to playing solos.
035 - Best Place To Find Guitar TABs Online
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the best places to find guitar tabs online both free & paid. Below is the links mention in the episode for free T...
034 - 7 Ways To Make More Time For Guitar
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I go through 7 ways to help make more time for guitar when life gets busy.
033 - Keep Making Mistakes? Do This...
10 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you are like most guitar players, when you make a mistake, you try again and make the same mistake, so you try again and again and again, maki...
032 - The Why, What & How Of Guitar Practice
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the podcast, I will discuss the why, what & how of guitar practice. In the episode, I cover important topics suc...
031 - The 10 Greatest Riffs Of All Time (Part 2)
26 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue our countdown of the 10 greatest riffs of all time with a look at riffs 5 to 1. Here are links to the songs feature...
030 - The 10 Greatest Riffs Of All Time (Part 1)
18 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we begin counting down the 10 greatest riffs of all time starting from number 10 to number 6. In next weeks episode, we will cou...
029 - The Metronome Doesn’t Suck..You Suck!
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode, I will explain the what, why & how behind using a metronome and why it might not be the metronomes fault why you don...
028 - How To Learn Scales And See Progress
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I saw a post recently which said, ‘I feel like I've been trying to learn scales forever, I do not really see much progress (at least that's how...
027 - The First Steps To Ear Training
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks' episode, we are going to be taking a look at the first steps to ear training through a lesson from the academy. You will be intr...
026 - 3 Steps To Great Sounding Chords
21 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy Podcast, I walk you through the 3 steps you need to master to get great-sounding chords.
025 - 10 Common Beginner Guitarist Mistakes
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy, I go through the top 10 most common beginner guitarist mistakes. Make sure you listen to this ep...
024 - When Should I Start Learning Barre Chords?
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I this week's episode of the podcast I answer the question 'When Should I Start Learning Barre Chords?'.
023 - How To Setup An Amp And Use Effects
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode contains the audio from the 'How To Setup An Amp And Use Effects' workshop I presented last Sunday. You will learn about the...
022 - 8 Simple Ways To Make Faster Progress
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast I share 8 simple ways to make faster progress. Download the free eBook that accompanies t...
021 -Where Can I Expect To Be After Six Months Of Playing Guitar?
17 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode, I answer the question 'Where can I expect to be after six months of playing guitar?' This is a really common question I ...
020 - 10 Best Beginner Guitar Songs
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this weeks episode I go through my tried and tested list of 10 best beginner guitar songs. The list includes: Under Pressure by David Bowie...
019 - Is Electric Guitar More Beginner Friendly Than Acoustic?
03 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, I am answering the age-old question Is 'Electric Guitar More Beginner Friendly Tha...
018 - Why Practice Practice Practice Is Terrible Advice
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, I am discussing why practice practice practice is terrible advice and what you sho...
017 - 10 AWESOME Female Guitarists (Part 2)
20 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is part two in a two-part series looking at 10 AWESOME female guitarists. Below are links to all the music featured in this we...
016 - 10 AWESOME Female Guitarists (Part 1)
13 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This weeks episode is part one in a two-part series looking at 10 AWESOME female guitarists. Below are links to all the music featured in this we...
015 - What To Practice When You Are Short On Time
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss a few ways to get the most out of your practice when you are short on time. The most important thing is what you prac...
014 - How To Play Dominant Seventh Chords
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast, we take a look at the chord of the month. Chord of the month is where I focus on a part...
013 - How To Improve Your Up Strum & Not Miss Strings
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most common complaints I hear from beginner guitarists is they find up strumming hard especially when using a pick. In this episode I...
012 - What Would Be A Good Guitar Practice Routine?
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast I answer the question 'What Would Be A Good Guitar Practice Routine?' I tell you exactly ...
The Academy is Open & Special Offer
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's great to be able to bring you some good news amongst all the chaos we find ourselves in... Beginner Guitar Academy is now ready to be revea...
011 - 10 Ways To Stay Motivated While Learning Guitar
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast I discuss 10 ways to stay motivated while learning guitar.
010 - Improve Your Practice With Isolation
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss Isolation, a super simple idea but I bet your are not using it. Take a listen to improve your practice.
009 - How To Buy Your Perfect First Beginner Guitar
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will break down the three different types of guitar, help you pick the right one for you and have you strolling out of the guit...
008 - 7 Common Beginner Guitar Player Questions
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast I answer 7 common beginner guitar player questions, including: Am I too old to learn guitar?Should I begin learni...
007 - 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make You a Better Guitarist
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kick-start the year with 5 New Year’s Resolutions to Make You a Better Guitarist.
006 - October Member Q&A Call
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you will go behind the scenes and listen to our October members only Q&A call.
005 - Do You Have To Learn To Read Music to Play Guitar?
24 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I will be answering the question 'Do You Have To Learn To Read Music to Play Guitar?'
004 - 7 Things Every Beginner NEEDS to Learn Guitar at Home
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I will introduce what I see as the 7 most important things a beginner needs to succeed with learning the guitar at home and give ...
003 - The Beginner Guitar Academy Story
28 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I am going to talk about the Beginner Guitar Academy Story, how it came about, what it is and what it is going to be.
002 - Chord of the Month: G Major Guitar Chord
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Even though G tends to be one of the first chords beginners learn, it is definitely not one of the easiest. In this episode we will be taking an ...
001 - 5 Tips To Help You Succeed With Online Guitar Lessons
28 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The internet has totally changed the way we learn. Go back a few years and if you wanted to learn something new you had to borrow a dusty book fr...