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Beginner Guitar Academy

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Latest episodes

308 – How to Keep a Song Going When Chord Changes Are Hard

October 17, 2026 · 18 min

Do you stop strumming every time a difficult chord comes along? In part three of Songs, Start to Finish, Paul shares practical ways to keep your song moving while you improve your chord changes. You’ll learn how to choose a manageable…
207 - How to Stop Getting Lost When Playing a Song

October 10, 2026 · 17 min

Do you know the chords to a song but lose your place when you try to play it all the way through? In part two of our Songs, Start to Finish series, Paul explains how to create a simple song map so you know where you are and what comes…
306 - How to Choose a Song You Can Actually Finish

October 1, 2026 · 14 min

Can you play a few chords and riffs, but struggle to get through a whole song? This episode kicks off Songs, Start to Finish, our October series helping you work towards a complete song play-through. We’re starting with a decision that can…
305 - How Do You Know You’re Actually Improving?

September 26, 2026 · 25 min

Are you becoming a better guitarist, or just getting better at noticing your mistakes? Guitar progress usually happens so gradually that it can be difficult to see. While you’re focused on the chord you still can’t change cleanly or the…
304 - What Should You Practise Right Now?

September 20, 2026 · 22 min

When you sit down with your guitar, having too many options can make practice harder, not easier. In this episode, Paul Andrews shares a simple way to choose what deserves your attention right now, so your practice sessions become more…

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303 - Why Consistency Beats Motivation

September 12, 2026 · 21 min

Motivation can get you excited about playing guitar, but it’s too unreliable to build your progress around. In this episode, Paul Andrews explains how to create a realistic guitar routine that keeps you moving forward, even when life gets…
302 - How to Get Back Into Guitar After a Break

September 5, 2026 · 16 min

Taking a break from guitar doesn’t mean you’ve failed. The hardest part is often starting again, especially when you feel like you need to catch up on everything you missed. In this episode, Paul explains how to restart without creating…
301 - From Beginner to BGA Graduate: Søren Rusbjerg’s Guitar Journey

August 27, 2026 · 1 hr 4 min

In this inspiring episode, Paul Andrews welcomes Søren, the fourth graduate of the Beginner Guitar Academy, to share his journey from total beginner to advanced guitarist. Together, they discuss the realities of learning guitar as an…
300 — What 300 Episodes Have Taught Me About Learning Guitar

August 21, 2026 · 22 min

Welcome to episode 300 of the Beginner Guitar Academy podcast! In this milestone edition, reflects on the journey so far, shares major lessons learned from teaching guitar to hundreds of students over the years, and announces the exciting…
299 — You Don't Need to Be Creative to Explore on Guitar

August 14, 2026 · 27 min

In this episode, Paul Andrews continues the August series on “Practice, Play, and Explore,” delving into why exploration is crucial for beginner guitarists—even if you don’t feel creative or think you lack theory knowledge. Breaking down…
298 - The Skills You Never Practise (But Every Guitarist Needs)

August 7, 2026 · 15 min

In this episode, Paul pulls back the curtain on the often-overlooked skills that separate well-rounded guitarists from those who feel stuck or stagnant. While most players focus on learning chords, scales, and songs, there are essential…
297 - How to Bring More Playing & Exploring Into Your Practice

July 31, 2026 · 14 min

In this episode, Paul Andrews continues a deep dive into the difference between practicing, playing, and exploring on your guitar. Building on last week's popular discussion, the focus shifts from "why" to "how", giving you practical…