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This episode isn’t about licks or scales — it’s about the deeper journey you’re on as a guitarist. Discover why you started, how the Hero’s Journey mirrors your growth, and who you become when you stay the course.

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🎸 Discover how backing tracks can transform your guitar practice by improving groove, phrasing, and feel... plus how to get started using them effectively.

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In this episode of the Play Guitar Podcast, I share one of the most powerful tricks in blues soloing: how and when to mix the Major and Minor pentatonic scales to get more emotion, soul, and variety in your solos.

SHOWNOTES FOR THIS EPISODE - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/when-to-mix-major-and-minor-pentatonic-432

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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▶▶ 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.

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