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Most guitar players can play chords and they can play lead, but the moment they try to connect the two, everything falls apart. In this episode I break down the real reason switching from rhythm to lead feels awkward, disconnected, and unnatural, and what strong players are doing differently.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-you-can-t-switch-from-chords-to-lead-464

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Ever wonder why your favorite blues pros sound just right while your solos still feel a bit sour and repetitive? Today, we're going beyond basic major and minor scales to uncover the Hybrid Mixolydian secret that fixes the "diatonic trap" and unlocks a professional blues sound.

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SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/the-hybrid-blues-secret-463

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Why do we get stuck playing the same three notes at the end of every song? Today, I'm revealing the system behind the licks so you can stop memorizing and start creating your own variations.

SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/how-to-create-more-blues-turnarounds-with-just-a-few-licks-462

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If your solos feel cluttered and rushed, you're probably overplaying. Here's how to fix that fast and make your solos sound better immediately.

▶▶ Get your blues solos under control with my free course, Blues Solo Breakthrough: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough
 
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- 
https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-do-you-overplay-and-how-to-fix-it-fast-461
 
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Most guitar players think they need more licks, but the real problem is not knowing how to develop the ones they already have into musical ideas that don't sound repetitive.
SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/stop-wasting-your-licks-blues-guitar-460

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