The top Yes Challenge suggestion from the Yes People has always been to learn how to play a musical instrument. So Claire and Akumu didn't just get ANY instrument - they got hold of electric guitars and learnt a thing or two from an ultra-seasoned musician eager to unravel the secrets of guitar mastery. 

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The guest expert for this episode is Ross Patel (Instagram: @rossnairobi) - a session guitarist, singer-songwriter, mix engineer, and the maestro behind Snowball Industries (Instagram: @snowballindustries): a recording and production studio serving musicians and podcasters of Nairobi. In case you didn't already know, Snowball is also the home of this very podcast. 

With Season Six being all about day-long or less-than-a-day challenges, the girls needed some kind of miracle to move from clueless to better than beginners and Ross was just the guy for that. 

It all began with the age-old debate: electric versus acoustic. 

In the episode, Ross provides the lowdown on the distinct characteristics of electric guitars and why they might just be the key to unlocking your inner rockstar. He shares one of the fastest ways to learn the electric guitar and offers quick tips for anyone itching to strum those strings.

His is a crash course on becoming a guitar virtuoso! From beginner guitar lessons to mastering basic chords to figuring out what to learn first, Ross has you covered with invaluable insights to kickstart your musical journey.

Listen in for a dose of Ross' infectious passion for music and actionable tips for anyone willing to say yes to learning a musical instrument. 

Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious beginner, this episode is your backstage pass to the world of electric guitars. Tune in, turn up the volume, and let the music in!

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Important resources: 

Intro to the electric guitar:

https://www.britannica.com/art/electric-guitar 

What guitar frets are:

https://www.liveabout.com/what-guitar-frets-are-and-why-they-matter-4686563 

Tablature as mentioned by Ross:

https://www.simplifyingtheory.com/how-to-read-guitar-tabs/ 

Meaning of "riff":

https://www.guitarchalk.com/riff-definition/ 

Claire and Akumu playing the four notes with the backing track:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CzboO1aIdQC/

Related YESpisode to listen to next:

https://afripods.africa/episode/no-rhyme-no-reason-no-poetic-inc/e00825c6-d968-432c-8792-7e018219923f 

Silas Piper - the guitar owner mentioned:

https://www.instagram.com/silas.piper/

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