Steve Stine Guitar Podcast
If you are passionate about playing the guitar, but often find yourself short on practice time, or frequently on-the-go and in need of musical inspiration, then the Steve Stine Guitar Podcast can help you improve your skills and stay motivated. Join Steve Stine as he chats with fellow musicians and educators, and shares valuable guitar lessons to help you learn new songs, grasp music theory, and create your own solos. Whether you are an experienced guitarist or just starting out, this podcast is perfect for you.
Episodes
345 episodes
The 10-Minute Guitar Practice Revolution: Making Every Second Count
Finding yourself with only 10 minutes to practice guitar today? Don't put that instrument down! In this enlightening episode, Steve Stein tackles one of the most common challenges guitarists face: how to make meaningful progress when time is sc...
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Learning Guitar Alone Can Be Lonely - Get Connected!
Learning guitar with a support system provides the encouragement, motivation, and clarification needed to overcome common frustrations that lead players to quit. The ability to receive personalized feedback and solutions makes a dramatic differ...
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7:44
The Five-Phase Journey to Becoming a Confident Guitarist
What really holds most guitar players back? After teaching thousands of guitarists, I've discovered it's rarely about technical ability—it's about confidence. That feeling of certainty when you play, knowing who you are as a musician, and being...
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11:12
Why Your Guitar Playing Has Hit a Wall and How to Smash Through It
Every guitarist knows that dreaded feeling of hitting a wall—practicing regularly but seeing no real progress. In this candid discussion, Steve Stein from Guitar Zoom Academy tackles the frustrating phenomenon of guitar plateaus head-on, offeri...
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12:42
Guitar Practice Blueprint
Struggling to make real progress on guitar despite hours of practice? You might be approaching your practice routine all wrong. The secret to effective guitar practice lies in understanding the three essential tiers of musical deve...
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10:14
Balancing Long-Term Mastery and Short-Term Musical Functionality
Finding the sweet spot between expansive musical knowledge and practical application is the key challenge every guitarist faces. How do you balance mastering the entire fretboard while still being ready to perform this weekend? This episode tac...
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9:55
Breaking Free: Perfection vs Progress
We explore the critical difference between perfection and progress in guitar playing, examining how perfectionist tendencies can actually stifle our musical growth while a progress-oriented mindset builds confidence and creates more enjoyable e...
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11:36
The Triangle Method: Breaking Down Song Learning for Guitar Beginners
Guitar learning doesn't have to be the frustrating experience most beginners endure. The secret lies in breaking down what seems like one impossible task into three manageable components that you can master separately before bringing them toget...
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21:44
Changing Keys Without Changing Your Mindset: The Power of Using a Capo
Ever found yourself perfecting a song in one key, only to discover it's completely wrong for your vocalist? That's where the humble capo enters as your musical superhero.This deep dive into capo technique goes far beyond the basics, unr...
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13:20
Improvisation Shortcuts to Learn NOW!
Tired of being trapped in traditional scale positions? This eye-opening lesson reveals practical shortcuts that transform how you navigate the guitar fretboard when you need to think and move quickly. Starting with the familiar D m...
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19:27
Why Are You Still Playing Slow? The Mindset of Speed Picking Part 2
Speed picking remains one of the most coveted guitar techniques, yet so many players approach it backward—focusing purely on velocity rather than developing the proper mechanical foundation that allows speed to emerge naturally. Th...
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26:01
Why Are You Still Playing Slow? The Mindset of Speed Picking Part 1
The pursuit of lightning-fast guitar playing often leads down a path filled with frustration and plateaus. What if the secret isn't in how fast you can move your fingers, but in understanding the subtle mechanics that make true speed possible?<...
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Level Up Your Guitar Skills: Understanding Ego and Project Songs
Mastering the guitar can feel like an overwhelming journey, especially when it comes to picking which songs to learn. It’s tempting to jump into your favorite tracks, but this episode sheds light on the importance of understanding your own skil...
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Unlocking Your Potential: Stop Noodling, Start Practicing!
Embrace a transformation from casual noodling to a structured, effective guitar practice regimen. This episode dives into how creating goals can elevate your playing, enhancing both skills and creativity. • Discusses the balance be...
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16:05
Exploring the Synergy Modular Amplifier System: A New Era for Guitarists
Blending versatility and authentic tube sound, the Synergy Modular Amplifier system is your key to limitless tonal options for any performance or studio session. Discover how this incredibly flexible system can revolutionize your guitar setup.&...
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15:46
Overcome Musical Roadblocks with Guitar Zoom Academy: Transform Your Guitar Learning Experience
The Guitar Zoom Academy empowers guitar players who feel stuck in their progress by offering real-time support, community engagement, and a wealth of resources to guide them. With live classes, open rooms for interaction, and a dedicated commun...
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Transform Your Guitar Practice: Overcoming Common Mistakes for Real Progress
Unlock the secrets to transforming your guitar practice from frustrating to fulfilling! Ever find yourself stuck in a rut, wondering why your skills aren't improving despite hours with your guitar? We're here to help you sidestep those common p...
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9:22
How to Dial in the Right Guitar Tone for the Right Situation
Unlock the secrets of guitar tones that can elevate your playing to new heights. Have you ever wondered how the right tone can transform your sound, making it perfectly suited for different musical contexts? Join us as we explore the art of sel...
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13:11
Unlocking Solo Energy: Mastering Patterns and Sequences
This episode explores the transformative power of sequences and patterns in guitar playing, demonstrating how they can enrich musical expression and creativity. The conversation delves into techniques for both pentatonic and diatonic scales, em...
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16:20
Guitar Tone Secrets: Achieving Great Rock Tones with Minimal Gear
This episode explores how to achieve diverse guitar tones using a single amplifier channel, emphasizing the significant role of the volume knob in shaping sound. We discuss dynamics, comfort with gear, and the importance of using effects like r...
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16:01
Use Static Chord Tracks to Take Your Solos to the Next Level
Hey, this is Steve Stine, and welcome to another episode of our podcast. Today, we're diving into a powerful technique that can take your soloing skills to the next level: practicing over a static chord track. In this episode, I'll explain what...
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Ways to Minimize Performance Anxiety Before Gigs
Welcome to another episode of the Steve Stine Podcast! I'm your host, Steve Stine from GuitarZoom.com, and today we're diving into a topic that many musicians face—overcoming stage fright and performance anxiety. Whether it's the fear of judgme...
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9:29
Unlocking Music by Ear: Mastering Chord Progressions and Ear Training Techniques
Unlock the secrets to playing your favorite songs by ear and break free from the constraints of tablature and chord charts. Imagine connecting intuitively with your instrument as you effortlessly recognize and replicate the iconic one-four-five...
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9:09
Guick Guide to Effortless Soloing through Chord Changes
Welcome to another episode of the Steve Stine Podcast, brought to you by GuitarZoom! Today, we dive into a fantastic technique to elevate your guitar solos, especially when navigating between chord changes. Host Steve Stine takes us through a m...
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8:54
Breaking Through Guitar Plateaus: Key Strategies to Help you
Unlock the secrets to breaking through musical barriers and reignite your passion for playing guitar. Ever felt stuck on your journey to becoming a better guitarist? Learn how setting SMART goals and creating mock deadlines can propel you past ...
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