If learning guitar leaves you feeling mad, frustrated, or like you want to tear your hair out, this podcast is for you.
Dan Thorpe specialises in teaching begi...
Ep101 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #16 – Find Your Treasure
In today’s episode, I want to talk about a new rule of the Asylum. It’s called Find Your Treasure. There are going to be certain things that are like gold to you, things that you love to play, little riffs or styles that you enjoy. It’s key to find these early on in your playing.
In the podcast, I’ll show you some examples of things you might enjoy, things that could become your treasure, and I offer some advice on how to find your treasure. When you find your treasure, this will make your guitar journey more enjoyable. These are the small things you can have fun with and that you’ll want to play forever. Enjoy the episode!
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Ep100 – The Hundredth Episode
Today we’re celebrating a really big milestone of the Acoustic Asylum podcast – Episode 100! I started this podcast two years ago on a bit of a whim. In these one hundred episodes, I’ve covered some really cool topics. I’d like to thank everyone for listening and coming along on this journey!
I want to give you something to celebrate – I’m giving away a physical copy of my book 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum. In the episode, I look back at my own journey with teaching and playing guitar, and things that we all share in common when it comes to struggles and overcoming challenges. Take a listen, and learn how you can win a copy of my book!
If you enjoyed this podcast, you can get my free “guitar secrets” video course which will help all beginners or those who are “stuck”. Get the course for free, exclusively at - https://fingerstyle101.com/secrets/
Like this episode? Your reviews for this podcast mean the world to me, so please let us know what you thought about the Acoustic Asylum!
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Ep99 – A Love Letter to Dyads
Today’s podcast is all about dyads. In case you aren’t familiar with them, dyads are just two-string chords. In the episode, I discuss a number of ways you can use dyads, such as bass & treble string dyads, and in particular, I’ll talk about twisted dyads.
Playing dyads is a fantastic way of unlocking the fretboard. Dyads free you up to play mini chords up and down the fretboard. In the episode, I also play some examples to show you how you can add more drama and interest to your playing. Take a listen and have a go at playing dyads!
If you enjoyed this podcast, you can get my free “guitar secrets” video course which will help all beginners or those who are “stuck”. Get the course for free, exclusively at - https://fingerstyle101.com/secrets/
Like this episode? Your reviews for this podcast mean the world to me, so please let us know what you thought about the Acoustic Asylum!
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Ep98 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #15 – Stop Driving With the Brake On!
In today’s episode, I talk about a new rule of the asylum that can help guitarists let go of the brake they’re holding on their playing. One common issue is that players let themselves get frustrated. In the episode, I offer some advice on how to overcome frustration.
A lot of guitarists make life harder for themselves by comparing themselves to others. So in today’s podcast, I offer some advice on how to avoid this and some good reminders that can help you on the journey so you don’t hold yourself back.
If you enjoyed this podcast, you can get my free “guitar secrets” video course which will help all beginners or those who are “stuck”. Get the course for free, exclusively at - https://fingerstyle101.com/secrets/
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Ep97 – The Guitar Struggles Shared By the Stars
In today’s episode, I talk about a legendary musician who once struggled on the guitar. Even brilliant guitarists experience challenges. They make it look easy, but when you get to the root of it, they all struggle. I offer some perspective and advice on the shared challenges faced by every guitarist.
Most guitarists struggle in the early years. One great piece of advice is to not worry about what happened in the past, and focus on improving the key elements in your playing now. It can also be useful to remember the human side of stars who have struggled. I make some suggestions on how to find out more about legendary musicians’ experiences learning guitar.
If you enjoyed this podcast, you can get my free “guitar secrets” video course which will help all beginners or those who are “stuck”. Get the course for free, exclusively at - https://fingerstyle101.com/secrets/
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