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If your pinky starts hurting during guitar practice, you’re not alone — it’s a common issue for players working on stretches, control, or speed. In this 5-Minute Fix, I’ll show you one simple adjustment that can relieve the strain and help you play more comfortably.

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Struggling to stay motivated with guitar practice when life gets hectic? In this 5-Minute Fix, I’ll show you how to stay consistent and inspired — even with just a few minutes a day.

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Struggling to make real progress with your guitar practice? In this 5-Minute Fix, I share a simple 3-part routine that helps you stay consistent, focused, and motivated — even if you only have 20 minutes a day.

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Ever wonder how Jeff Beck made just one bend sound better than a whole solo? In this episode, I explore what made his playing so tasteful—and how trying to capture that same emotional feel is reshaping my approach to guitar.

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In this episode, I’m finishing the solo I started in Part 1—this half brings in everything from legato and tremolo picking to bluesy bends and suspended arpeggios. If you want to see how a solo comes together with drama, energy, and attitude, this is it.

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If you’ve been chasing speed but still feel like your playing isn’t landing right, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about why solid rhythm—not flashy speed—is the real secret to sounding like a pro.

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Too busy to practice guitar? Learn my Triple F Framework and start making real progress in just 30 minutes a day—no stress, no guesswork.

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I wasn’t planning to make this episode… but while filming a lesson for my new beginner course, I started thinking about string names—and it led me down the Guitar String rabbit hole.

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