Play Guitar Academy

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I teach blues guitar lessons for frustrated players who want to finally sound confident, learn strong note targeting, convincing blues phrasing, and how to break out of pentatonic ruts. I also give clear breakdowns of famous blues solos and practical steps for older players who have struggled for years and want a simple path to expressive, musical blues soloing. If you want the foundation for confident blues soloing, start with my free Blues Solo Breakthrough course at www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough I’m a lifelong guitarist, full-time instructor, and creator of Play Guitar Academy. I’ve helped thousands make real progress with clear instruction and structured practice. For courses, membership, and coaching, visit www.playguitaracademy.com/

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How To Practice Scales So They Sound Like Music

How To Practice Scales So They Sound Like Music Play Guitar Academy

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Practice With Me: 5 Minute SCALE Routine

Practice With Me: 5 Minute SCALE Routine Play Guitar Academy

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How Great Blues Players Build LONGER Solos

How Great Blues Players Build LONGER Solos Play Guitar Academy

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5 Blues LICKS That Help You Build Longer Solos

5 Blues LICKS That Help You Build Longer Solos Play Guitar Academy

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Why Great Blues Players Leave MORE Space

Why Great Blues Players Leave MORE Space Play Guitar Academy

322 views - 2 weeks ago

3 Blues Phrases That Sound BETTER With More Space

3 Blues Phrases That Sound BETTER With More Space Play Guitar Academy

687 views - 2 weeks ago

Why PLAYING LESS Can Make You Sound BETTER

Why PLAYING LESS Can Make You Sound BETTER Play Guitar Academy

441 views - 3 weeks ago

3 Blues LICKS That Sound BETTER With Fewer Notes

3 Blues LICKS That Sound BETTER With Fewer Notes Play Guitar Academy

839 views - 3 weeks ago

Why Some Notes Sound BIGGER Than Others

Why Some Notes Sound BIGGER Than Others Play Guitar Academy

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3 Slow Blues LICKS That Make Every Note Sound BIGGER

3 Slow Blues LICKS That Make Every Note Sound BIGGER Play Guitar Academy

1.1K views - 1 month ago

What's MISSING From Your Pattern 1 Solos

What's MISSING From Your Pattern 1 Solos Play Guitar Academy

361 views - 1 month ago

Why Great Blues Players NEVER Outgrow Pattern 1

Why Great Blues Players NEVER Outgrow Pattern 1 Play Guitar Academy

5.8K views - 1 month ago

Why ONE Note Will Make Your Solos Sound Connected

Why ONE Note Will Make Your Solos Sound Connected Play Guitar Academy

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Why You Get Lost in Chord Changes

Why You Get Lost in Chord Changes Play Guitar Academy

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Use ONE Note to Start Playing What You Hear

Use ONE Note to Start Playing What You Hear Play Guitar Academy

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Why You Can’t PLAY What You HEAR

Why You Can’t PLAY What You HEAR Play Guitar Academy

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Turn ONE Lick Into a Full Blues Solo (No New Licks)

Turn ONE Lick Into a Full Blues Solo (No New Licks) Play Guitar Academy

950 views - 1 month ago

Why Your Licks Don’t Sound Like Music

Why Your Licks Don’t Sound Like Music Play Guitar Academy

553 views - 2 months ago

3 Ways to SWITCH from Rhythm to Lead SMOOTHLY

3 Ways to SWITCH from Rhythm to Lead SMOOTHLY Play Guitar Academy

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Why You Can’t Switch From RHYTHM to LEAD

Why You Can’t Switch From RHYTHM to LEAD Play Guitar Academy

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3 Blues Scales That Make You Sound Like a PRO (And 1 That Doesn't)

3 Blues Scales That Make You Sound Like a PRO (And 1 That Doesn't) Play Guitar Academy

7.6K views - 2 months ago

The HYBRID Blues Secret (Ep. 463)

The HYBRID Blues Secret (Ep. 463) Play Guitar Academy

1.5K views - 2 months ago

OWN Your Turnarounds | 5 Essential Turnarounds for the NEW Blues Guitarist

OWN Your Turnarounds | 5 Essential Turnarounds for the NEW Blues Guitarist Play Guitar Academy

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How to Create More Blues Turnarounds With Just a Few Licks

How to Create More Blues Turnarounds With Just a Few Licks Play Guitar Academy

819 views - 2 months ago

5 EASY Blues Licks Using ONLY 3 Notes

5 EASY Blues Licks Using ONLY 3 Notes Play Guitar Academy

1.4K views - 2 months ago

Why Do You OVERPLAY (And How to Fix it Fast)

Why Do You OVERPLAY (And How to Fix it Fast) Play Guitar Academy

997 views - 2 months ago

Turn ONE Lick into a FULL Blues Solo (Stop being repetitive)

Turn ONE Lick into a FULL Blues Solo (Stop being repetitive) Play Guitar Academy

1.2K views - 3 months ago

How to Make One Lick Sound Like Fifty

How to Make One Lick Sound Like Fifty Play Guitar Academy

2.7K views - 3 months ago

The 3 Beginner Blues Progressions You Need to Solo Better

The 3 Beginner Blues Progressions You Need to Solo Better Play Guitar Academy

1.3K views - 3 months ago

The One Thing Self-Taught Blues Players Skip (That Fixes Weak Solos)

The One Thing Self-Taught Blues Players Skip (That Fixes Weak Solos) Play Guitar Academy

1.1K views - 3 months ago

5 SLOW Blues Licks That Sound Professional (Beginner Friendly)

5 SLOW Blues Licks That Sound Professional (Beginner Friendly) Play Guitar Academy

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You Know the Licks... So Why Don't They Sound Good?

You Know the Licks... So Why Don't They Sound Good? Play Guitar Academy

1K views - 3 months ago

10 Beginner Blues Guitar Mistakes | Fix Weak Solos Fast

10 Beginner Blues Guitar Mistakes | Fix Weak Solos Fast Play Guitar Academy

726 views - 3 months ago

How to Actually Get BETTER at Blues Guitar

How to Actually Get BETTER at Blues Guitar Play Guitar Academy

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3 EASIEST Blues Solos to Learn First (Perfect for beginners)

3 EASIEST Blues Solos to Learn First (Perfect for beginners) Play Guitar Academy

3.3K views - 4 months ago

How to Build Easy Blues Solos - 456

How to Build Easy Blues Solos - 456 Play Guitar Academy

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5 BLUES Licks Every BEGINNER Should Know START HERE

5 BLUES Licks Every BEGINNER Should Know START HERE Play Guitar Academy

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Why Most BEGINNERS Struggle to Solo (And How 5 Licks Fix It) - 455

Why Most BEGINNERS Struggle to Solo (And How 5 Licks Fix It) - 455 Play Guitar Academy

1.3K views - 4 months ago

I Know Blues Licks… Why Do I STILL Sound Like a Beginner?

I Know Blues Licks… Why Do I STILL Sound Like a Beginner? Play Guitar Academy

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3 BLUES Phrasing Licks | Why Your Solos Sound Like Scales

3 BLUES Phrasing Licks | Why Your Solos Sound Like Scales Play Guitar Academy

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Why your BLUES BENDS miss the pitch (easy accuracy licks)

Why your BLUES BENDS miss the pitch (easy accuracy licks) Play Guitar Academy

800 views - 5 months ago

Why Your Blues Solos Fall Apart (Simple Chord Tone Licks)

Why Your Blues Solos Fall Apart (Simple Chord Tone Licks) Play Guitar Academy

700 views - 5 months ago

How to Play the Middle Section of Pink Floyd’s Time Solo

How to Play the Middle Section of Pink Floyd’s Time Solo Play Guitar Academy

604 views - 5 months ago

Trouble Sliding Between Blues Pentatonic Patterns?

Trouble Sliding Between Blues Pentatonic Patterns? Play Guitar Academy

829 views - 5 months ago

3 Blues Phrasing Shapes That Instantly Improve Your Playing

3 Blues Phrasing Shapes That Instantly Improve Your Playing Play Guitar Academy

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3 Strong Note Blues Soloing Licks

3 Strong Note Blues Soloing Licks Play Guitar Academy

830 views - 6 months ago

Why Gilmour’s "Time" Solo Works (Part 1) | Pink Floyd

Why Gilmour’s "Time" Solo Works (Part 1) | Pink Floyd Play Guitar Academy

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Welcome to Play Guitar Academy

Welcome to Play Guitar Academy Play Guitar Academy

947 views - 7 months ago

Do This One Thing to Make Your Blues Solos Sound More Confident Y82

Do This One Thing to Make Your Blues Solos Sound More Confident Y82 Play Guitar Academy

895 views - 7 months ago

Trower Style Psychedelic Blues Rock Tone - 444

Trower Style Psychedelic Blues Rock Tone - 444 Play Guitar Academy

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5 Psychedelic Blues Rock Licks in the Style of Robin Trower

5 Psychedelic Blues Rock Licks in the Style of Robin Trower Play Guitar Academy

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The Missing Chord Shapes You Were Never Taught

The Missing Chord Shapes You Were Never Taught Play Guitar Academy

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Are You Over-Strumming? Try This Instead

Are You Over-Strumming? Try This Instead Play Guitar Academy

456 views - 8 months ago

My Favorite Chords (and Why They Sound Fantastic)

My Favorite Chords (and Why They Sound Fantastic) Play Guitar Academy

847 views - 8 months ago

How to Play Chords Clean and Smooth (And Finally Feel Confident)

How to Play Chords Clean and Smooth (And Finally Feel Confident) Play Guitar Academy

487 views - 8 months ago

5 Rock Strum Patterns That You Can Play... Right NOW!

5 Rock Strum Patterns That You Can Play... Right NOW! Play Guitar Academy

1.7K views - 8 months ago

How to STAY Frustrated with Blues Guitar

How to STAY Frustrated with Blues Guitar Play Guitar Academy

376 views - 8 months ago

How to Practice Blues Guitar - EVERY Single Day

How to Practice Blues Guitar - EVERY Single Day Play Guitar Academy

6.2K views - 9 months ago

5 Blues Licks That Secretly Make You Better

5 Blues Licks That Secretly Make You Better Play Guitar Academy

3.8K views - 9 months ago

Play SCALES Up and Down the Neck — Not Just ACROSS| 5 Minute Fix

Play SCALES Up and Down the Neck — Not Just ACROSS| 5 Minute Fix Play Guitar Academy

2.3K views - 10 months ago