{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Learn Guitar","home_page_url":"https://learnguitar.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://learnguitar.fireside.fm/json","description":"The Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy will make you a better guitarist by teaching you our best guitar tips and secrets for rapid progress.\r\n\r\n#### We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible. \r\n\r\nWe discuss **chords and chord technique**, we share **lead guitar secrets**, we tell you how to **sound more rhythmic and musical** and we also teach you **music theory**.\r\n\r\n> **‘Lead Lines’** is the part of the show when we discuss lead guitar techniques, scales, riffs, solos and secondary guitar techniques. \r\n\r\n\r\n> **‘Quick Chords’** is the part of the show when we discuss chords & chord technique.\r\n\r\n\r\n> **‘Tips & Advice’** is the part of the show when we answer your questions about guitar & music culture. If you’ve got a question for us please email us at “podcast@nationalguitaracedemy.com” and we’ll try our best to help you out.\r\n\r\n> **‘Rhythm Section’** is the part of the show when we discuss how to boost your rhythmic ability to make your guitar playing sound more musical. \r\n\r\n> **‘Theory Tips’** is the part of the show when we share some bite-sized music theory tips. \r\n\r\n> **‘One Last Thing’** is the part of the show when we leave you with a parting gift; something randomly cool or interesting about music or guitar culture. \r\n\r\nBonus Packs\r\n===\r\n\r\nFor each podcast we create a ‘bonus pack’ that expands on what we’ve discussed in the episode. \r\n\r\n####Each bonus pack includes video lessons, diagrams, chordboxes and practice materials, that build on the things we’ve discussed in the podcast. \r\n\r\n(There's only so much we can explain through audio. Sometimes it's easier to SHOW you stuff and that's when the bonus packs come in handy.)","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Make Music. Have Fun. Learn guitar the SIMPLE way with the National Guitar Academy. ","pubdate":"2017-06-06T14:00:00.000+01:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by National Guitar Academy","owner":"National Guitar Academy","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/b/b64ac5f8-3041-42a4-adf3-39f388a2744a/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"b7d34e36-b800-48d7-8fab-40854c72d74e","title":"Episode 4: Strumming Tips, Arpeggios, Guitar Effects & Capo Secrets.","url":"https://learnguitar.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"We're back! Here's the 4th episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'. \n\nIn this episode you will learn:\n\n\n5 must-know capo secrets which will maximise any beginners progress. \nHow to take control of your strumming dynamics and instantly sound like a pro. \nThe power of arpeggios, a lead guitarist's secret weapon! \nHow to use guitar effects in a creative and musical way. (Learn about distortion, modulation, delay, reverb and loopers!) \n\n\nShow Segments\n0:35 - Lead Lines (The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Effects & How To Use Them Correctly)\n12.23 - Quick Chords (Aadd9 & 5 Ways A Capo Makes A Guitarist's Life Easier)\n20:54 - Tips & Advice (A 7 Step Guide To Learning The Guitar)\n26:21 - Rhythm Section (Dynamics & Strumming)\n30:35 - Theory Tips (Arpeggios)\n37:33 - One Last Thing (The Importance Of Gigging, Guitarleles & Experimenting With Different Keys)\n\nDownload the BONUS PACK for this episode:\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast4\n\nVisit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com","content_html":"

We're back! Here's the 4th episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'.

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In this episode you will learn:

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Show Segments
\n0:35 - Lead Lines (The Ultimate Guide To Guitar Effects & How To Use Them Correctly)
\n12.23 - Quick Chords (Aadd9 & 5 Ways A Capo Makes A Guitarist's Life Easier)
\n20:54 - Tips & Advice (A 7 Step Guide To Learning The Guitar)
\n26:21 - Rhythm Section (Dynamics & Strumming)
\n30:35 - Theory Tips (Arpeggios)
\n37:33 - One Last Thing (The Importance Of Gigging, Guitarleles & Experimenting With Different Keys)

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Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast4

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Visit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

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BOOM! Here's the 3rd episode of the 'Learn Guitar Podcast'.

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In this episode you will learn:

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Show Segments
\n0:36 - Lead Lines (Lead Guitar Role & The 4 Pillars Of Lead Guitar Knowledge)
\n10:00 - Quick Chords (G Major 7 & How To Embellish Chords)
\n16:52 - Tips & Advice (How To Jam With Other Guitarists | How To Practice Effectively)
\n31:10 - Rhythm Section (Hybrid Picking)
\n34:45 - Theory Tips (Major Scales vs Minor Scales vs Pentatonics)
\n38:40 - One Last Thing (Carlos Santana, Jimi Hendrix, Banjos, Mandolins, 'It Might Get Loud' & Led Zep Reunion?)

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Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast3

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Visit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

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Welcome to the Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible

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In this episode you will learn:

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Show Segments
\n00:32 - Lead Lines (Solo Tips, Lead Guitar Basics)
\n07:11 - Quick Chords (Am9 & String Grouping)
\n10:50 - Tips & Advice (Blending Minor Pentatonic Boxes)
\n19:20 - Rhythm Section (The Pros and Cons of Strumming Patterns)
\n23:29 - Theory Tips (Major & Minor Chord Construction)
\n26:05 - One Last Thing (Alternate Tuning, Snarky Puppy, Tinariwen)

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Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast2

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Visit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

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It's finally here! Welcome to the Learn Guitar podcast from the National Guitar Academy. We SIMPLIFY the guitar world so you can make music and have fun as quickly as possible.

\n\n

In this episode you will learn:

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Show Segments
\n00:32 - Lead Lines
\n07:42 - Quick Chords
\n09:20 - Tips & Advice
\n19:00 - Rhythm Section
\n25:06 - Theory Tips
\n28:34 - One Last Thing

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Download the BONUS PACK for this episode:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com/podcast1

\n\n

Visit our site for free guitar tips & video lessons:
\nhttp://www.nationalguitaracademy.com

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