This week, you'll learn about the 5 T's of guitar; Touch, Tone, Timing, and .... 'Tude.Want to break out of the intermediate plateau? Take the Intermediate Learning Pathway with Pickup Music. Try for free today.Correction: Nicklas Myhre is from Norway!

Kyle Sparkman, Head of Community at Pickup Music, joins us to share the 5 steps of songwriting. Find a groove with chordsFind a melodyAdd lyrics (optional)Build out song structureInstrumentation & dynamics

In this interactive episode, Sam and Karl will test your ear training. Can you name all the modes, chords and scales? Give it a try yourself plus get tips for developing your aural skills. https://pickupmusic.com/

Karl will break down iconic chord techniques and embellishments as heard in Jimi's most popular songs. https://www.pickupmusic.com/master-classes/hendrix-caged

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 organizationBeing a bedroom guitaristLearning licks/songs without conceptsStart a free 14-day trial at pickupmusic.com

Learn about the 5 levels of soloing on guitar with Sam and Karl:Copying solos & licksNoodling in the boxThe “Blanket Approach”The “Blanket Approach” 2.0Playing the changesPlus, two bonus advanced levels:Superimposing chordsPlaying "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.

True or false? Sam and Karl debunk the top 5 guitar myths:Learning guitar requires talentExpensive & vintage gear sound betterAnalog is always better than digitalHeavier gauge strings = better toneMore notes and faster notes = better guitaristReach your guitar goals with structured lessons and personalized feedback with a Pickup Music membership. Start your free trial today https://www.pickupmusic.com/

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/

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.

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/

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. https://www.pickupmusic.com Wes video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uV0Qg0FTha8&ab_channel=macuser2

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

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

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) ///...

Learn how to stay focused in your guitar practice in this week's Pickup Music Pod.https://pickupmusic.com/Sam and Karl talk you through: The 3-step practice system (Have fun, look back, look forward) How to use the Pomodoro technique Tips to stay focused and get better quickly Download a free practice tracker Google Sheet on https://pickupmusic.com/ (under our Artist Toolkit).

Learn how guitarists earn a living in 2023 through streaming, sample packs, presets, digital goods, tabs & more! https://pickupmusic.com/

Learn how to earn a living playing guitar in 2023. From local gigs, to cruise ships and theme parks right through to International touring.