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	Title	Pub. Date	Duration
	Ep179 Fixing the Worst Guitar Solo – Heat of the Moment by Asia (feat. Matt Reviere & Jon "HW" Sullivan)	12 Nov 2025	01:24:39
In this episode, Desi Serna is joined by friends and fellow guitarists Matt Reviere and Jon "HW" Sullivan for a lively discussion about one of the most debated solos of the 1980s — Steve Howe's guitar solo in "Heat of the Moment" by Asia. The trio breaks down why the solo doesn't quite hit the mark, exploring its phrasing, tone, and fit within the song. Along the way, they take a deep dive into Steve Howe's legendary work with Yes, examining how such a brilliant player could deliver something that feels so out of place. Then things get creative — each guitarist reveals and plays a replacement solo they composed themselves, reimagining what the song could sound like with a stronger melodic statement. It's equal parts music theory, guitar nerdery, and good humor between three friends who love to analyze and play great guitar music. 🎧 Listen to Our Solos Desi: Heat of the Moment Solo – Desi Jon "HW": Heat of the Moment Solo – HW Matt: Heat of the Moment Solo – Matt 🎵 Get the Backing Track: Asia – "Heat of the Moment" Guitar Backing Track (Karaoke-Version.com) 🎚️ Tone Used: Inspired by the 80s – Kemper Pack by Tone Junkie 🎸 Free Custom Video Course: https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com 📘 Lead Guitar Unlocked: Master Expressive Soloing With the Pentatonic Scale: https://www.amazon.com/Lead-Guitar-Unlocked-Expressive-Pentatonic/dp/B0FY4XH4TP
	Ep178 Tribute to Ace Frehley – Favorite Guitar Solos	24 Oct 2025	01:09:03
In episode 178 of the Guitar Music Theory Podcast, I pay tribute to Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley with some of my favorite guitar solos he recorded. Free Video Course https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com Huey Tribute Come see me play live on 11/21/2025 https://cainarts.org/event/heart-of-rock-roll-the-authentic-tribute-to-huey-lewis-the-news/cain-center-for-the-arts/north-carolina/ Ace Frehley Guitar Solos ⚡️ Spotify Playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZfV8unmk7W4Y5F4mKbw78?si=48235bd7b3244c51 Backing track courtesy of Karaoke Version https://www.karaoke-version.com/
	Ep169 Good Christmas Songs to Learn	12 Dec 2024	00:51:54
In episode 169 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I review some Christmas song guitar lessons I've previously posted on YouTube. These lessons feature great Christmas songs to learn, and I'll break down the nuggets of music theory wisdom each one provides. Topics include passing chords, chord melody, playing in sixths, and more. Join the email list by subscribing at the https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com website.
	Ep80 How to Correctly Play Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Cold Shot" Riff	14 Jan 2021	00:49:38
In this free guitar lesson, I teach you how to play the opening riff heard in Stevie Ray Vaughan's song, "Cold Shot." I explain what you need to do to play it using the right tone, timing, and technique. I also answer some email questions. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. GEAR Bluesman Vintage Guitars Sedan (Stratocaster-style guitar) Kemper Profiling amplifier '64 Verbrovibe + Steel String Dual Pack (early 80s SRV) https://guitarforhisglory.com/product/64-verbrovibe-steel-string-dual-pack/ #srv #stevierayvaughan #coldshot
	Ep79 2021 Guitar Plan	06 Jan 2021	01:10:02
In my latest podcast episode, I talk about different things you can do with your guitar playing in 2021. If you're looking to get more out of your playing but you're not sure what to do exactly, I give you several suggestions. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep78 Jingle Bell Rock Lead	23 Dec 2020	00:42:20
In this free guitar lesson, I talk about the rockabilly lead guitar fills heard in the song "Jingle Bell Rock" by Bobby Helms. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep77 How to Play Legato on Guitar	18 Dec 2020	00:51:39
In this free guitar lesson, I explain and demonstrate what it means to play legato on guitar. Legato refers to the smooth transition between notes using hammer-ons, pull-offs, and slides. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep76 Walk Away James Gang \| How Does This Song Work?	09 Dec 2020	00:42:11
In this free guitar lesson, I analyze the song "Walk Away" by Joe Walsh as recorded by his former band, James Gang. You get to know the key, chords, and progression as well as the scales used for the guitar solo. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep75 Gravity by John Mayer \| How Does This Song Work?	25 Nov 2020	00:42:28
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Gravity" by John Mayer. I give you an overview of the song including the chords, progression, composition techniques, and the scales used for the solos. I also demonstrate a part from the live version of the song. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep74 Email Questions: Learning Pentatonic Scale Patterns, Playing Country Guitar Solos, Identifying Roots and Modes, Practicing Picking Exercises, Changing Scales Over Chords	18 Nov 2020	01:01:22
In this free guitar lesson, I answer email questions regarding learning pentatonic scale patterns, playing country guitar solos, identifying roots and modes, practicing picking exercises, and changing scales over chords. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep73 Erich Andreas - What Made Eddie Van Halen So Great?	11 Nov 2020	01:16:54
In episode 73 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Your Guitar Sage, Erich Andreas. We talk about how we got started teaching guitar online and what made Eddie Van Halen so great. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep72 Should You Learn How to Read Music?	04 Nov 2020	00:58:11
Should guitar players learn how to read music? In this free guitar lesson, I discuss the pros and cons of reading standard musical notation. I talk about where your time might be better spent and how professional guitarists use their sight-reading skills. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep71 What Are Chord Inversions and Chord Voicings?	28 Oct 2020	00:37:55
In this free guitar lesson, I explain what chord inversions, chord voicings, and drop 2 chords are. I demonstrate how you can add variety to your playing with different chord shapes, and how these chord forms are used in familiar guitar songs. I make use of the CAGED chord system as taught in my course Fretboard Theory Chapter 3. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep168 Q&A - New Coaching Program - Bass Playing - Playing with Confidence - Running with the Devil - 3/4 vs 6/8 - Cover Band Setlist	30 Oct 2024	01:05:54
In episode 168 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I announce my new coaching program and answer listener questions about bass playing, playing with confidence, the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures, my old cover band setlist, and the song "Runnin' with the Devil" by Van Halen. Are you ready to invest in a structured coaching program to take your guitar playing to the next level? Fill out the contact form on my website and share your music goals with me: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/contact/
	Ep70 You Don't Need to Use All 5 Pentatonic Patterns	21 Oct 2020	00:34:54
In this free guitar lesson, I explain to you that it's not necessary to use all five pentatonic scale patterns. Most players have particular patterns and portions of patterns they favor and use most of the time. I'm going to show you why players do this and why you should do it too. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep69 Eruption Tapping \| How Does It Work?	15 Oct 2020	00:49:59
In this free guitar lesson, I demonstrate part of the instrumental track, "Eruption," that is featured on the very first Van Halen record and performed by Eddie Van Halen. I explain how the finger tapping technique works, how the tapping uses arpeggios, and how those arpeggios create a chord progression that features modal interchange and harmonic minor. I also discuss how I dial in an Eruption tone and my reverb, delay, and phaser settings. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. #eruption #vanhalen #eddievanhalen GEAR PRS DGT Seymour Duncan APH1 pickups Kemper Profiling Amplifier
	Ep68 Fabio Marraccini From the Where Music Meets Technology Podcast	06 Oct 2020	01:01:01
Interview with Fretboard Theory student Fabio Marraccini from the Where Music Meets Technology podcast. We talk music theory, modes, rock music, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep67 Tips For Small-Handed Short-Fingered Guitarists	29 Sep 2020	01:04:10
In this free guitar lesson, I have tips for small-handed and short-fingered guitars. If you struggle to play guitar because you have little hands or stubby fingers, these tips will help you eliminate most of your problems. The four things I'm going to talk about include: What is the ideal hand size to play guitar? Which guitars are best for small-handed players? How should small-handed players hold their guitar? What can small-handed players do differently on the fretboard? 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep66 Nashville Artist Development University	23 Sep 2020	01:07:19
Interview with two special guests, Kory Brunson and Jason Wyatt from Nashville Artist Development University (NADU). https://naduniversity.com/ We talk about what it takes to become a successful music artist and how their program is putting many musicians on the fastback to living their dreams. If you've ever wondered how the music industry works, you're going to find this discussion interesting. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep65 Q&A Keeping Time, Using Modes Over Chords, Teaching Children, Playing What You Hear, Small Hands	16 Sep 2020	01:04:41
In Episode 65 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer questions about keeping time, using modes over chords, teaching children, playing what you hear, small hands, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep64 Interview w/ Carrie Underwood Guitarist Matt Reviere	11 Sep 2020	01:17:48
In episode 64 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I talk with Carrie Underwood guitarist Matt Reviere. I ask him what it's like being part of such a big live show, which pieces of gear he uses, and how he prepares for his performances. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep63 The Thrill is Gone \| How Does This Song Work?	01 Sep 2020	00:28:12
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "The Thrill is Gone" by B.B. King. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as the different ways you can approach the solo. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep62 Your Love \| How Does This Song Work?	25 Aug 2020	01:02:29
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Your Love" by The Outfield. You get to know this song's key, chords, and chord progression, as well as its use of pedal tones. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep61 Difference Between Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales	07 Aug 2020	00:36:18
In my latest podcast episode, I explain the difference between the major and minor pentatonic scales. You get to know how the two different tonalities are applied to music by listening to examples from Tom Petty and The Beatles. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit https://GuitarMusicTheory.com - answer the questions about your playing and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep167 Learning "It Hit Me Like a Hammer" - PRS SE NF3	23 Jul 2024	01:45:25
In episode 167 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I guide you through my process of learning songs, using "It Hit Me Like a Hammer" by Huey Lewis and The News as an example. This track showcases chunky '80s rock power chords and a bluesy minor pentatonic guitar solo. I play it on my new PRS SE NF3 guitar, using a profile of a Mesa Boogie Mark 3 amp. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep60 Top 10 Guitar Solos You Should Learn	30 Jul 2020	00:24:54
Struggling to play guitar solos? Do your lead lines sound like you're just playing up and down scales? Improve your soloing skills by learning my Top 10 Guitar Solos You Should Learn. Need help getting your playing skills in order? Visit my website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. I'll get you on the right track so you can fill gaps in your playing and reach your guitar soloing goals. https://GuitarMusicTheory.com #guitarsolo #howtoguitarsolo #top10guitarsolos
	Ep59 Play That Funky Music \| How Does This Song Work?	23 Jul 2020	01:02:39
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring Play That Funky Music by Wild Cherry. Get to know the key, chords, and scales used in this song. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep58 Summer of '69 Chord Tone Soloing	08 Jul 2020	00:33:10
In this free guitar lesson, you learn how to play over the song "Summer of '69" by Bryan Adams using the chord tone soloing technique. You also learn how to play a solo by moving horizontally on one string. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep57 The Star-Spangled Banner	30 Jun 2020	00:46:36
In this free guitar lesson, I answer email questions and I also talk about playing the national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep56 Email Questions \| Theory, Number System, Complex Chord Changes, Backing Tracks	25 Jun 2020	00:57:44
In this free guitar lesson, I answer emails questions about music theory, the number system, playing over complex chord changes, creating backing tracks, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep55 Runnin' Down a Dream \| How Does This Song Work?	19 Jun 2020	00:46:04
In this free guitar lesson I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Runnin' Down a Dream" by Tom Petty. You get to know how this song makes use of the blues scale, added chord tones, and modal interchange. I also answer a few email questions. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep54 Hard to Handle \| How Does This Song Work?	11 Jun 2020	00:41:52
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Hard to Handle" by The Black Crowes. You get to know how this song uses a blues-influenced composition technique that involves mixing major and minor tonalities. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep53 Email Questions \| Kemper-Mode Intervals-Creative Genius-DGT	28 May 2020	01:11:29
In this free guitar lesson, I answer email questions regarding the Kemper Profiling Amplifier, mode intervals, tapping into your creative genius, my PRS DGT guitar, and more. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep52 Blues is Not 145	20 May 2020	00:53:36
In this free guitar lesson, I explain why a blues chord progression is not 1-4-5, technically. Blues is actually 5-5-5 and makes use of dominant 7th chords, Mixolydian mode, and dominant scales. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do in order to play guitar better? Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. 👉 https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload #blues #bluesguitar #12barblues blues, blues guitar, blues chords, blues progression, 12 bar blues, Mixolydian mode, dominant scale, dominant 7 chords, music theory
	Ep51 What Is "1 4 5" in Music?	11 May 2020	01:11:12
In this free guitar lesson, I explain what a "1 4 5" chord progression is and play some examples to help you train your ear. I also answer email questions. 🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory for guitar and how it relates to popular songs? Visit my website, answer the questions I ask you about your playing and I'll send you FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Go to: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep166 Q&A Rhythm and Timing - Horizontal Pentatonic Patterns - Bass Note Selection - Violin Etude 2	10 Jul 2024	01:00:09
In episode 166 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about rhythm and timing, playing horizontal pentatonic patterns, selecting good bass notes, and more. I also recap my recent gigs and discuss how I prepare for performances.
	Ep50 Ramblin Man \| How Does This Song Work?	30 Apr 2020	00:52:26
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Ramblin' Man" by The Allman Brothers Band. You get to know important details about the song's composition including the key, scales, modes, chords, and progression. 🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory for guitar and how it relates to popular songs? Visit my website, answer the questions I ask you about your playing and I'll send you FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Get to know how "Ramblin' Man" and similar songs work so you can improvise and compose music like a pro. Go to: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep49 Lean On Me Bill Withers Guitar Chords	08 Apr 2020	01:11:37
In this free guitar lesson, I show you how to play the chords to "Lean On Me" by Bill Withers. I focus on the song's introduction. You play the same chord voicings played by the pianos on the recording. This requires a bit of fancy finger work that is best suited for guitar players who are beyond the beginning stage. 🎸 Get FREE guitar instruction to help you move beyond the basics and understand music theory. Go to: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep48 Twilight Zone \| How Does This Song Work?	01 Apr 2020	00:28:46
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work featuring "Twilight Zone" by Golden Earring. I will go over the main sections of the song, and you will get to know the key, chords, progressions, scales, and modes used in the music. If you want to learn how to actually play this song, you can use the information I provide here along with the tablature which can be found online. If you'd like to learn more about music theory for guitar, or maybe back up and fill in gaps in your playing so you can play better at this level, visit my website, answer the questions I ask you about your playing, and I'll send you FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Go to: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/play-better-guitar/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=episode&utm_campaign=upload
	Ep47 Still Got the Blues (For You) \| How Does This Song Work?	18 Mar 2020	00:51:26
In this free guitar lesson, I have another installment of How Does This Song Work? featuring "Still Got the Blues (For You)" by Gary Moore. I'm going to take a look at the general chord progressions and key as well as the scales used for the solos and how the main lead line connects to the chords. If you're a student of my Fretboard Theory program and you've advanced to Volume II, you're going to see many of the concepts I teach in the course at play in this song. If all this music theory talk goes over your head, visit my GuitarMusicTheory.com website, answer the questions I ask you about your playing, and I'll recommend a FREE course calibrated to your current level.
	Ep46 The Nature Versus Nurture Debate	11 Mar 2020	01:13:06
Is guitar talent something you're born with, or is it something you develop through study and practice? How do you know when you've reached your limits? When should you give up on something? I answer these questions and discuss how to make the best of your guitar playing in my latest podcast episode. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Get on a plan to progressively play and sound better today.
	Ep45 House of the Rising Sun \| How Does This Song Work?	06 Mar 2020	00:29:43
In this free guitar lesson you get to know how the chords in "House of the Rising Sun" by The Animals fit together. This includes a discussion on parallel scales, modal interchange, and voice leading. I also answer email questions. 🎸 Would you like to learn more about music theory and how it relates to familiar songs? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com, answer the questions I ask you about your playing, and receive a FREE 6-step lesson series on scales, chords, progressions, modes, composition techniques and more.
	Ep44 What are Sus2 and Sus4 Chords?	26 Feb 2020	00:44:34
In episode 44 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I explain what sus2 and sus4 chords are and how they get used in familiar songs. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep43 Using Perfect 4th Intervals on IV Chords	12 Feb 2020	00:39:58
What do the songs "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison, "Hot Blooded" by Foreigner, and "Sweet Child O' Mine" by Guns N' Roses have in common? They all make use of a perfect 4th interval over the IV chord. Why do you need to know this? Because it's a common composition technique used in popular music and it helps you understand why songs often contain notes that are out of key. I explain all the details and play through examples in today's podcast episode. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep42 How to Put Together a Live Rig For Playing Gigs	02 Feb 2020	01:15:33
What kind of guitar amplifier and effects pedals do you need to play a gig? Should you mic your amp or go direct using a digital amp emulation device? In this free guitar lesson, I tell you what you need to know in order to be prepared for your next live performance. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep41 Tom Sawyer \| How Does This Song Work?	16 Jan 2020	00:18:29
In this free guitar lesson, I analyze some of the guitar parts heard in the song "Tom Sawyer" by Rush and explain how the parts work. You get to know the song's music theory including the key, chords, chord progressions, scales, modes, and more. I also discuss guitarist Alex Lifeson's musical influences and how "Tom Sawyer" borrows ideas from music by The Who, Led Zeppelin, and Cream. What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website and click on the answer that best describes you. Get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.
	Ep165 Preparing For Huey Lewis Tribute Band Gig	14 Jun 2024	01:11:04
In episode 165 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I prepare to play upcoming gigs with the Huey Lewis and The News tribute band, The Heart of Rock and Roll. I walk you through the process I go through when I'm reviewing for a show and discuss the songs I'll be performing. 🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. The Heart of Rock and Roll info and schedule: hueytribute.com
	Ep40 Q&A 12-31-2019 Part 3 of 3	10 Jan 2020	01:34:05
🎸 What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com and click on the answer that best describes you. In part 3 of 3 in this Q&A video, I answer more questions about guitar playing, practicing, gear, music theory, and more.
	Ep39 Q&A 12-31-2019 Part 2 of 3	04 Jan 2020	01:04:20
🎸 What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com and click on the answer that best describes you. In part 2 of 3 in this Q&A video, I answer more questions about guitar playing, practicing, gear, music theory, and more.
	Ep38 Q&A from 12-31-2019 Part 1 of 3	31 Dec 2019	01:03:41
🎸 What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit GuitarMusicTheory.com and click on the answer that best describes you. In part 1 of 3 in this Q&A video, I answer questions about guitar playing, practicing, gear, music theory, and more.

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