Bite Size Guitar Podcast
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Bite Size Guitar Podcast
Short and to-the-point guitar lessons, advice, tips, and ideas to help you become a better guitarist. The Bite Size Guitar Podcast is run by Guitar Gear Finder, a website filled with guides, lessons, reviews, and tutorials.
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Splitting Up Your Guitar Playing Time - 50
In this episode, let's take a look at how you currently split your guitar playing time between fun and practice and why it matters.
If you ever...
How to Use YouTube to Learn Guitar - 49
This episode shares useful tips to help you make the most out of any guitar lesson videos you find on YouTube.
I'll also explain the different t...
3 Skills to Learn Away From Guitar - 48
This episode looks at some great skills you can learn that will help you become a better musician, but don't involve practicing guitar.
Skills l...
How to Get Back Into Guitar After a Long Break - 47
At some point, you will need to take a break from guitar. It could be a holiday, illness, career or family changes or any other reason.
It can b...
Simple Exercise to Improve Your Rhythm Skills - 46
Rhythm is a crucial skill to work on - even if you consider yourself as a 'lead' guitarist.
This episode will explain a simple exercise that wil...
Tips to Help You Teach Yourself Guitar - 45
Teaching yourself how to play guitar is so much easier today compared to the past thanks to an abundance of online resources.
This episode will...
Getting Started With Guitar Plugins - 44
Find out what guitar plugins are, why you might want to try them out, and how to get started.
Once you dive into the world of plugins and you fi...
How to Deal With Criticism as a Guitarist - 43
Find out how to deal with the criticism you will get at some point as a guitarist.
Knowing what criticism you should ignore and what criticism y...
Lick Challenge 1: Creating Melodies and Rhythm - 42
This guitar lick challenge will give you four different ways to work on your sense of rhythm and melody. The challenges will also help build your conf...
How to Avoid Burning Out on Guitar - 41
Find out the main reasons why people burn out on guitar and end up quitting. Knowing the reasons why people quit guitar can help you avoid falling for...
Cover Song Challenge - 40
This episode sets a challenge to help you develop your creativity and songwriting skills.
The Cover Song Challenge is a great way to build your...
Why You Should Try Learning Another Instrument - 39
If you want to grow as a musician, learning another instrument is a great way to do it.
Learning the basics of another instrument helps you impr...
The One Thing to Make You a Better Guitarist - 38
This episode looks at the one thing you should work on if you want to become a better guitarist.
You've probably seen a lot of videos on YouTube...
Forget About the 10,000 Hour Rule - 37
You may have heard the 10,000 hour rule mentioned when people talk about practicing guitar.
This episode will look at the 10,000 hour rule and w...
How Your Guitar Shapes Your Playing Style - 36
Find out how your guitar changes the way you play and shapes your playing style over time.
Understanding how your guitar impacts your playing st...
3 Things to Try Out to Refresh Your Guitar Playing - 35
Over time, your guitar preferences and playing style will gradually change. You may not even notice these changes, but your preferences in a lot of ar...
4 Ways to Maintain and Adjust Your Guitar - 34
If you want to keep your guitar in great performance condition, it will need maintenance over time. This episode will cover 4 ways to regularly mainta...
How to Learn Songs Faster on Guitar - 33
Use these tips and tools to help you learn and master songs faster on guitar. These tips will help you avoid sloppy technique or rushing as you learn...
How to Find Time to Practice Guitar - 32
If you ever feel like you don't have any time to practice guitar, this episode is for you.
See how you can find time to practice guitar and how...
What Guitar Scales and Modes Should You Learn? - 31
Find out what guitar scales and modes you might want to learn first and why the answer is different for each guitarist.
If you want to learn sca...
How to Get Better at Lead Guitar - 30
Playing lead guitar is a fun way to express yourself on guitar. If you're a beginner it might seem intimidating to play solos and lead parts, but it's...
How to Get Better at Rhythm Skills on Guitar - 29
Rhythm is a core part of being a guitarist and any work you put in on improving your rhythm skills can have a big impact on your abilities as a guitar...
Why Guitarists Argue About CAGED and 3NPS Systems - 28
If you want to learn to play scales, you may have heard about CAGED or 3NPS.
Both CAGED and 3NPS are very popular systems and guitarists constan...
How to Get Better at Guitar Scales - 27
Scales are a core part of music, so it's an area every guitarist should consider working on.
Find out why so many guitarists are put off by the...
How to Get Better at Guitar Chords - 26
Learn a few different ways you can get better at guitar chords and how to expand your chord knowledge.
Getting better at chords can help you imp...
How to Expand Your Comfort Zone on Guitar - 25
Expanding your comfort zone on guitar is an important way to prevent plateaus or getting bored with the guitar.
In this episode, find out a few...
Should You Learn to Read Music - 24
Find out the different ways you can learn to play songs on guitar and whether you should learn to read music.
I'll walk you through the differen...
Choosing Between Single or Multi Effects Pedals - 23
Learn the important differences between single and multi-effects pedals and which one suits you best.
There are a lot of different guitar pedals...
Finding Your Voice on Guitar - 22
Learn what it means to find your unique voice on guitar and why it matters. This episode is important for any time you feel bored with guitar, you lac...
Q&A Getting Started With Songwriting - 21
Find out how to get started writing your own music and what to add to your practice routine to work on songwriting skills.
Songwriting is a toug...
Q&A Picking Styles and Arpeggios - 20
Are you better off using a pick or your fingers to play arpeggios? Should you grow your nails long or keep them short? How do you learn and practice a...
Does Music Theory Kill Creativity? - 19
Many guitarists believe if you learn music theory, it hurts your creativity. Does music theory turn you into an emotionless robot?
This episode...
How NOT to Learn Guitar - 18
Find out about a trap any musician can fall for and how it can trick you into thinking you're making progress.
I'll share a story about two tech...
How to Create a Perfect Guitar Practice Routine - 17
Find out why the typical advice on how to create a guitar practice routine may not be the best approach for you.
Hear some examples of different...
3 More Ways to Use a Looper Pedal for Practice - 16
Using tools to help you get more out of your practice can speed up your progress. Find out three ways you can use a looper pedal to improve your guita...
3 Ways to Use a Metronome to Become a Better Guitarist - 15
A metronome can have an incredible impact on your guitar abilities - if you use it properly.
This episode explains three different ways you can...
How to Shape and Change Your Playing Style - 14
Find out how the way you practice something shapes and changes your playing style in ways that aren't obvious at first.
Once you start noticing...
How to Learn Songs by Ear on Guitar - 13
Find out how to get started learning songs on guitar by ear. Learn why so many guitarists avoid trying to learn this skill and how you can start with...
Should You Upgrade or Replace Your Guitar? - 12
If you ever get the urge to upgrade or buy a new guitar, there are a few things you should first consider.
This episode looks at whether you rea...
Different Paths to Take as a Guitarist - 11
Whether you want to build a career out of your guitar playing, or just try something new, find out about different paths you can take as a guitarist.<...