Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists

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Weekly pod for guitarists from Pickup Music, the #1 online guitar learning platform, with Sam Blakelock (co-founder) and Karl Kerfoot (Head of Education).

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The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.

Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists episodes:

August 18, 2023Why you’re not getting any better at guitar
This week, Sam and Karl are taking a look at some common roadblocks that hold back guitarists from making progress.
Staying in your comfort zone
Lack of organization
Being a bedroom guitarist
Learning licks/songs without concepts
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17min
August 12, 2023The 5 levels of guitar soloing
Learn about the 5 levels of soloing on guitar with Sam and Karl:
Copying solos & licks
Noodling in the box
The “Blanket Approach”
The “Blanket Approach” 2.0
Playing the changes
Plus, two bonus advanced levels:
Superimposing chords
Playing "outside"
In the Soloing Learning Pathway with Pickup Music, you'll master the art of the guitar solo – from simple pentatonic licks to advanced modal sounds. Start your free trial today.
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20min
August 04, 2023Busting common guitar myths!
True or false? Sam and Karl debunk the top 5 guitar myths:
Learning guitar requires talent
Expensive & vintage gear sound better
Analog is always better than digital
Heavier gauge strings = better tone
More notes and faster notes = better guitarist
Reach your guitar goals with structured lessons and personalized feedback with a Pickup Music membership. Start your free trial today https://www.pickupmusic.com/
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18min
July 28, 2023 What do you need to record guitar at home? (from budget to pro)
Karl shares his advice for recording guitar at home. For each topic we’ll go from “budget” to “mid-level” and then “pro” https://www.pickupmusic.com/
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19min
July 21, 2023 Is the CAGED System overrated?
Is the CAGED system the holy grail of guitar learning? Can you use CAGED to understand the music of Jimi Hendrix?https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/caged-bootcampThis week, Karl and Sam explore one the most popular topics for guitarists, the CAGED system.
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18min
July 15, 2023 Is ear training a waste of time?
Sam and Karl answer the question – should guitarists spend time developing their ear? Hear tips to improve your ear skills fast plus take exercises with Sam to train your ear.https://pickupmusic.com/
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21min
July 08, 2023 Is music theory a waste of time?
Karl and Sam examine reasons why guitarists should and shouldn't learn music theory. Plus, our list of the top four music theory topics every guitarist should know.
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Wes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV0Qg0FTha8&ab_channel=macuser2
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13min
June 30, 2023 How to get started with jazz guitar
In this episode, Karl asks Sam to share his best tips for guitarists new to jazz.Take our 4-month Jazz Learning Pathway program to learn jazz guitar:https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/jazz-bootcamp
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9min
June 24, 2023 Practice tips for beginner guitarists
In this episode, Karl and Sam shares their best advice for breaking out of the beginner stage of learning guitar.Learn beginner guitar in our 3-month guided online program: https://www.pickupmusic.com/level/brand-new
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10min
June 16, 2023The History of Neo Soul Guitar
In this episode, Sam and Karl listen to Sam's mini-documentary on the history of neo soul guitar.
Want to learn Neo Soul? Become an expressive neo-soul guitarist in 3 months with our Neo Soul Learning Pathway, taught by Melanie Faye and Sam Blakelock.
https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/neo-soul-pathway
Timeline:
The ‘Birth of Neo Soul’ (1995-2000)
The’ DVD era’ (2005-2008)
The ‘YouTube era’ (2007-2013)
The ‘Early Instagram era (2014-2018)
The ‘Late Instagram era (2018-2021)
/// Further reading and listening ///
The origin of "neo soul": http://hellozumble.com/kedar-massenburg-the-father-of-neo-soul/
Learn to play neo soul guitar:https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/neo-soul-pathway'
Spanky' Alford:https://www.al.com/life/2019/02/this-alabama-guitarist-should-be-a-lot-more-famous.html
Jonathan Dubose: https://jdubose.com/bio
Dave Chappel’s Block party: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akttj2K_NWA&ab_channel=YouTubeMovies
Jonathan DuBose’s solo in 2007: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikHJScBga3Y&ab_channel=Shab1510
Jairus Mozee instructional clip in 2007: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHIb3WGUrAQ&ab_channel=hearandplay
Spanky Alford playing The Lord’s Prayer in 2009: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obXUbSk5VPM&ab_channel=JASSIE0614
Kazuki Isogai with his 2019 recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xI3ZBCyl6Ec&ab_channel=PickupMusic
Learn more about Lofi HipHop: https://medium.com/@victoriavouloumanos/an-exploration-of-lo-fi-hip-hop-part-iii-from-nujabes-and-j-dilla-to-youtube-livestreams-f0a5cc719e50
Credits:
Minor 9 chords meme: https://www.instagram.com/davidb.music/
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https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/neo-soul-pathway
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FAQs about Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists:

How many episodes does Pickup Music Pod for Guitarists have?

The podcast currently has 43 episodes available.