Beginner Guitarist Podcast: Recent Episodes
Den Lopez
Welcome to the Beginner Guitarist Podcast. We share tips, tricks, solutions, and methods to become the player you've always dreamed of.
Have you ever opened a chord book and wondered, how on earth are you going to memorize all of them?
Worry no more!
Discover today's trick to turn 1 chord shape into 6.
And 3 into 18!
To download a copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook go here: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover today how you can move quickly through your learning guitar journey!
To download a free copy of The Beginer Guitarist Playbook go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover today what is keeping you stuck in "the beginner rut" and how you can come out of it quickly!
To download a copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Happy playing!
In today's episode you will discover how to play embellishments over your chords the easy way😃
If you want to see this episode on video and watch what I'm doing (with diagrams), plus download the backing track I'm using go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/podcastepisode
To download a copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
On today's special episode you can listen to my interview with Chris Schreiner from Guitarmalade.
We talk blues, pedals, picks, and he gives great tips on how you can learn faster and become a great guitar player.
Stick around for his last tip because it is GOLD!
He's also put together some free resources that you'll discover how to download in the interview.
Enjoy today's episode!
You can find more about Chris here: http://guitarmalade.com
To check out his courses go here: https://guitarmalade.gumroad.com
If you want to support Chris on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Guitarmalade
And to check him out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Guitarmalade
If you want to download a free copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook go here: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover how to break strumming down to the level you're at, and still sound like the pros!
If you want a copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover what to learn and in what order to learn it, for you to become the guitar player you always dreamed of.
If you want to download a free copy of The Beginner Guitarist Songbook with 3,127 songs that only use 3 chords, go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/freesongbook
If you want a copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook you can download a free copy at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
To watch Tom Jackson's video on how he transforms bands go to: https://youtu.be/A_AVfpTc4nA
Happy playing!
Super excited for today's episode!
Today I interview my good friend Michael Gumley, from The Topmusic Guitar Teaching Podcast.
Michael is an extraordinary player, an amazing guitar teacher, and also a teacher of teachers.
Listen and be inspired by Michael's story and the great approach he has, which is made and designed to benefit you: The beginner guitarist.
I highly recommend taking an look inside his Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@michaelgumleyguitar
You can find Michael's school here: https://melbourneguitaracademy.com/
You can listen to his podcast here: Top Music Guitar Podcast
Enjoy today's interview with someone who is working hard for the beginner guitarist world: Michael Gumley
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover the second piece of how to play beautiful barre chords: The barre.
In this episode you will learn easy tips you can implement to make all 6 strings ring out clearly.
If you want a guided method on how to play barre chords without months of frustration or boring exercises go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/f
It is no doubt that barre chords are something you might be struggling with.
Some define them as a nightmare.
But, what are barre chords? And are they really so difficult?
Learn how you can master barre chords and become free from muted strings and wrist pain.
With this simple approach, you will master them in no time.
To know more about how to play beautiful sounding barre chords without months of practice or boring exercises go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/f
When starting to play the guitar, you probably were told to learn open chords.
Although very common, it brings up a problem: It makes you focus on chords and changing through them quickly.
But does that make you play music?
Discover in this episode what is the thing that makes music sound like music, and how you can apply this to get out of the beginner rut.
We also discuss this in depth inside The Beginner Guitarist Playbook.
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Today you will discover how to turn our guitar from a screaming beast to a docile, beautiful sounding creature without ever using pedals or touching your amp.
One of the most common questions I get from my students getting into lead is: What pedal should I buy first?
Learn how you can get amazing results just with what you have!
And if you're looking to get into lead, check ou the section on how to start without scales inside The Beginner Guitarist Playbook.
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
There is no doubt that Lauren Bateman is one of the greats!
With a following to date of more than 235.000 people on Youtube, her videos and lessons are easy to understand and thought to get you results.
From Lauren, you not only learn guitar, but you learn about life.
You are absolutely going to love listening to this interview.
We talk about her journey, music teachers, her seven level guitar system, the importance of structure, mindset...
She even gives an amazing trick you can use to sing and strum at the same time!
Be sure to check her out after listening to this episode!
Also, if you're looking to spend some quality time with you family and friends, be sure to check her brand new course for Christmas classics which is out now!
www.laurenbateman.com/christmas
Also check her free crash course at www.laurenbateman.com/crashcourse
7 Level Guitar System: www.laurenbatemanguitar.com/course
If you want to get a FREE digital copy of my most popular book "The Beginner Guitarist Playbook" go to: https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
In today's episode, you will hear my interview with my very good friend Mark Robinson, from Flint Guitar School.
Mark is passionate about making guitar accessible to everyone.
Mark Robinson is a lifelong Flint resident who has been playing guitar for over 35 years and now is on the journey to pass on what he knows to anyone willing to learn.
Based in the local church hall and charging only £4 for 1.5 lessons he is now raising money for the local church.
In addition to recycling guitars and offering free minor repairs, he has built a friendly environment to learn and thrive for his student's guitar-playing journey.
His push and approach inspire me, and I know you will love this episode!
If you want to contact Mark for any donation to his cause contact him at mr48flint@gmail.com or visit his Facebook group at Flint Guitar Group
If you want the FREE digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus 5 video trainings on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Discover in today's episode how to play shap and flat notes and chords!
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
Learn the power of using a capo and how it can make your playing easier.
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
CAGED is the key to unlock the guitar's full potential.
Learn it today with this easy approach.
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You are going to love this one!
We are so blessed to have someone like Mike come to the show and share his more than three decades of experience as a guitar coach.
Michael Grande is the owner of three music schools; one in New York, one in New Jersey, and my most recent school in Tampa Florida.
In November 2019, after spending over $650,000 building out his New Jersey school; Rock Out Loud, he was told he had to close due to COVID-19.
As the music education world went to ZOOM for Virtual Music Lessons, Michael decided to accelerate the production of his own Virtual Music Lesson Portal; RockOutLoud.live.
Coincidentally the development of RockOutLoud.live began in August 2017. RockOutLoud.live is the world's FIRST Virtual Music Lesson Platform designed for music educators that is three years in the making.
The audio differences compared to ZOOM and any other Virtual Platform are profoundly noticeable, positioning the RockOutLoud.live application as the first choice for music teachers worldwide.
To date, RockOutLoud.Live is now being used in 168 Countries and hosting over 40,000 Virtual Music Lessons per week!
For a short A/B test comparing the RockOutLoud.live app to ZOOM, visit iKilledZOOM.com and we will let you decide which sounds better.
Michael came up with the idea to create Card Chords with the intentions on using the proceeds to pay for his Health Insurance. Almost one year later, Card Chords are Amazon’s #1 product for Guitar Accessories.
Check out Mike's music schools at : RockOutLoud.com SISchoolofRock.com (no association with the School of Rock franchise) themusicbox.rocks
You can also find the Rock Out Loud Platform at ikilledZOOM.com RockOutLoud.live
Get Card chords at: CardChords.com
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rockoutloudlive
Instagram: @ikilledzoom
He also has an amazing album called "My Dash Between The Numbers".
In today's episode, we talk things like teaching, mindset, different approaches to learning but best of all, Mike teaches us how any of us can play perfect rhythm.
What a joy of an episode!
Go and check him out and if you're thinking of an original present for Christmas check out those card chords.
If you want the free digital copy of The Beginner Guitarist Playbook plus a 5 video training on some of the concepts in the book, go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
It is a common thing that we get frustrated because we feel we don't have enough time to play.
Work, family, and house choirs seem to take up all our time and guitar get pushed away from our to do list.
That often makes you feel bad and guilty.
Discover how you can overcome this obstacle!
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if your playing feels stiff or clunky, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Have you ever wondered what chord to play next?
You want to create your own chord progressions but do not feel confident enough to know what chords to play?
In today's episode we will discover a website that does the work for us!
We can just give it a chord and it will tell us what chords we can play around it. And they all sound incrdeible! No matter what order we play them in!
The best things is that it is FREE!
If you want to check it out go to: https://www.guitarcomposerstoolbox.com
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Everyone hits the wall someday where they feel everything they play sounds the same.
That is a feeling that will make you abandon your guitar.
And we don't want that! We love our guitars!
In this episode, we talk about two cool tricks to make your playing time more fun.
Plus, how to make sure you play every day :)
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Have you ever tried to figure out chord progressions by ear?
Did you know there is an easy way to find all major and minor chords?
And know when to play each one inside of a chord progression?
In part 2 of this two-part episode, we discuss how to find which chord to play and how to know if it's major or minor.
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Have you ever tried to figure out chord progressions by ear?
Did you know there is an easy way to find all major and minor chords?
And know when to play each one inside of a chord progression?
In part 1 of this two-part episode, we will discover how to play any chord using the same shape!
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
It is a fact that changing chords is a real struggle when starting to play.
Not only is it hard, but it demands so much attention that it keeps us from focusing on rhythm.
In this episode, we will use one chord shape to create 3 chords that sound fantastic!
Let's play!
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Discover how you can play songs with easy chord changes that will make you sound great!
These chords are so close together that you will be able to focus your attention on playing rhythm to them.
Enjoy!
If you want free to access 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets, plus three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts.
3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the most effortless chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Discover in this episode the fastest and easiest way to sound like a real guitarist.
Stop sounding like a beginner by just focusing on this.
If you want to free access to 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts.
3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
If you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Discover the common mistake everyone makes!
Tuning your guitar the proper way will give you hours of fun without having to retune constantly.
If you want to have tons of fun with your perfectly-in-tune guitar over some awesome backing tracks check this out👇
Get free access to 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead.
Go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free to access for free!
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts.
3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
If you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
So, if you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
95% of the people who start learning how to play the guitar quit.
That makes me wonder...Is it their fault or is it the way the guitar is taught that's making them quit?
Could there be a way to make this learning journey easier?
If you want free access to 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts.
3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Scales are useful and fun to learn but this is way cooler!
Let's dig into how to start playing lead (part 2)
Check out some backing tracks down below👇
If you want to free access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts.
3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Scales are useful and fun to learn but this is way cooler Check out some backing tracks down below👇
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
More important than the quality of your guitar is the setup.
Having your guitar set up to your needs is crucial.
Plus, the difference it makes when playing is huge.
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
In today’s episode, we discuss barre chords and how you can overcome the struggle and master these super useful shapes.
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
Mastering an instrument is a life-long journey.
However, being able to deliver emotion with an instrument is a whole other story.
In today’s episode, we discuss how you can deliver emotion and play the guitar with ease.
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand!
If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
It is a common belief that "practice makes perfect".
Well, turns out that practice makes permanent. So if you practice perfectly it works but if you practice the wrong way you end up making permanent something that won't work.
If you want to access the 10 backing tracks specially made for beginners, plus cheatsheets and three mini lessons on rhythm, chords, and lead go to https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free
You’ll get 5 one-chord backing tracks to practice your basic rhythm patterns and lead parts. 3 two-chord backing tracks to practice the easiest chord changes and 2 three-chords backing tracks for extra fun!
And if you feel your playing is not quite there yet, it’s probably because you’re not focusing on your rhythm hand! If you want to start sounding great with minimal effort, check out our brand new course on rhythm for beginners at https://learningguitarsecrets.com/rhythmcourse
It is a common belief that the guitar is a difficult instrument to play...
Join us today and discover the truth.
If you want to learn more about how you can play beautiful guitar check out these amazing free resources at:
https://learningguitarsecrets.com/free