BGL Guitar Podcast

BGL Guitar Podcast


Latest Episodes

31 BGLP Intervals and Chords
May 12, 2014

Listen in as I play a few Power chords and explain how they are essentially made of a few simple intervals. I take a root and play a 5th a 4th and a 3rd both above and below to show how simple it is to invert chords if you understand what is going on with

30 BGLP Intervals
May 05, 2014

In this episode I play a simple exercise that can help you get started on memorizing your intervals. See if you are up to the challenge. I play a few intervals giving you a chance to test your ears. Know the difference between a perfect 5th and a perfect

29 BGLP Ear Training
April 28, 2014

Training your ear to recognize pitches, chords, rhythms, and intervals will prove to be a great asset in your playing. I discuss these topics and why I choose to focus on them. Thanks so much for listening. Please share if you like what you hear and also

28 BGLP Nashville Number System
April 14, 2014

The NNS is all about using numbers to represent chords. This helps with improvisation but is especially useful when transposing your favorite songs. In the episode I go over how the system works and give examples of how you can use it. Thanks for listenin

27 BGLP CAGED System
April 08, 2014

The CAGED system can be used for many things. Though perhaps not a perfect system we can learn how to play all kinds of chords up and down the neck giving us a far better understanding of the fret board and also expanding our individual sound. If you like

26 BGLP Pattern Playing
March 31, 2014

Whether you use the TNPS or CAGED system the point is you want to learn the fretboard so you can play the music you love. This episode goes over a few uses of both these systems and also a reminder of just how important it is to use your own ears and figu

25 BGLP Learn Like the Greats
March 23, 2014

Ever wonder how Jimi Hendrix became a legend? How did he learn to play the way he did? Without online tab databases and thousands of Youtube video lessons he managed to not only learn guitar but to become a true legend! So how did he and the other greats

24 BGLP Guitar Setup
March 17, 2014

A guitar setup is one of the easiest things you can do for your guitar. A few simple adjustments will make your axe play and feel like new. Here are just a few of the adjustments you can most likely do yourself. Thanks for listening. Please rate if you li

23 BGLP A Beginner At Heart
March 10, 2014

There is so much more to guitar than just playing. There are back stories on every model you could think of. There are modifications, adjustments, preferences, and playing style just to name a few. No matter where you are in you playing there is always so

22 BGLP Singing While Playing
March 03, 2014

Singing while playing isn't the most natural thing to do at first, but if you keep trying and reach your tipping point it does become very natural. Here are just a few tips on how to face the challenges of playing while singing! Thanks for listening, Plea