Best Ioannis Anastassakis Podcasts (2025)

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(306) To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo? 4:11

2y ago4:11

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 306 Today’s question:“To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program direct…

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(305) Why do many amateur guitar players own dozens of different guitars? 3:35

2y ago3:35

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 305 Today’s question:“Why do many amateur guitar players own dozens of different guitars?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coac…

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(304) I want to get into Jazz but Coltrane is overwhelming for a beginner. Where do I start? 3:25

2y ago3:25

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 304 Today’s question:“I want to get into Jazz but Coltrane is overwhelming for a beginner. Where do I start?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director o…

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(303) Is it possible to become really good in several different guitar-playing styles? 6:09

2y ago6:09

6:09

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 303 Today’s question:“Is it possible to become really good in several different guitar-playing styles?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elit…

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(302) Why do you prefer to perform LIVE flamenco guitar nowadays as opposed to electric guitar? 4:59

2y ago4:59

4:59

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 302 Today’s question:“Why do you prefer to perform LIVE flamenco guitar nowadays as opposed to electric guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program directo…

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(301) Do I need to learn a lot to be able to do home recording? 4:33

2y ago4:33

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 301 Today’s question:“Do I need to learn a lot to be able to do home recording?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If y…

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(300) Why do you suggest guitar players should not learn songs? 6:25

2y ago6:25

6:25

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 300 Today’s question:“Why do you suggest guitar players should not learn songs?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If y…

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(299) What should a band be careful of when releasing their first CD? 5:07

2y ago5:07

5:07

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 299 Today’s question:“What should a band be careful of when releasing their first CD?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching…

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(298) Should I play licks/solos with a metronome? 5:06

2+ y ago5:06

5:06

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 298 Today’s question:“Should I play licks/solos with a metronome?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your q…

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(297) Do you ever encounter novice guitar students with ridiculously expensive guitars? 4:23

2+ y ago4:23

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 297 Today’s question:“Do you ever encounter novice guitar students with ridiculously expensive guitars?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Eli…

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(296) Is it normal that after 1 year of learning guitar, the ring-pinky connection is weak? 4:52

2+ y ago4:52

4:52

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 296 Today’s question:“Is it normal that after 1 year of learning guitar, the ring-pinky connection is weak?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of…

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(295) What question do you get asked the most for ATGC? 4:53

2+ y ago4:53

4:53

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 295 Today’s question:“What question do you get asked the most for ATGC?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want …

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(294) Is it normal for my fingertip calluses to hurt? 8:51

2+ y ago8:51

8:51

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 294 Today’s question:“Is it normal for my fingertip calluses to hurt?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want yo…

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(293) Does getting older make guitar playing harder? 7:16

2+ y ago7:16

7:16

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 293 Today’s question:“Does getting older make guitar playing harder?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want you…

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(292) Can I teach Electric guitar without having a University Degree? 4:38

2+ y ago4:38

4:38

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 292 Today’s question:“Can I teach Electric guitar without having a University Degree?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching…

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(291) 5 things about music business I wish I knew sooner! 14:51

2+ y ago14:51

14:51

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 291 Today’s question:“_5 things about music business I wish I knew sooner!”_ Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you w…

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(290) Do you prefer guitarists playing an improvised solo or the original solo of the song? 4:18

2+ y ago4:18

4:18

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 290 Today’s question:“_Do you prefer guitarists playing an improvised solo or the original solo of the song?”_ Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director …

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(289) Is there any guitar style that should be self-taught? 5:02

2+ y ago5:02

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 289 Today’s question:“Is there any guitar style that should be self-taught?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you w…

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(ep 288) Can a heavily modified Squier sound better than an American Fender guitar? 5:58

2+ y ago5:58

5:58

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 288 Today’s question:“Can a heavily modified Squier sound better than an American Fender guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guit…

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(ep 287) 5 mistakes guitarists make when recording a CD 11:16

3y ago11:16

11:16

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 287 Today’s question:“5 mistakes guitarists make when recording a CD” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want you…

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(ep286) What is the hardest part of the process of finding a guitar coach? 7:11

3y ago7:11

7:11

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 286 Today’s question:“What is the hardest part of the process of finding a guitar coach?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coach…

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(ep285) How can I learn to play guitar and reach a pro level in one year? 5:06

3y ago5:06

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 285 Today’s question:“_How can I learn to play guitar and reach a pro level in one year?”_ Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coac…

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(ep284) Top 5 signs that show you your guitar teacher SUCKS! 9:27

3y ago9:27

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 284 Today’s question:“Top 5 signs that show you your guitar teacher SUCKS!” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you wa…

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(Ep 283) Do Rock Guitarists need to learn Guitar Theory? 4:03

3y ago4:03

4:03

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 283 Today’s question:“Do Rock Guitarists need to learn Guitar Theory?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to …

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(Ep.282) Is it better to write songs alone or with other musicians? 6:56

3y ago6:56

6:56

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 282 Today’s question:“Is it better to write songs alone or with other musicians?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your q…

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(ep.281) Why don't you play LIVE more? 7:32

3y ago7:32

7:32

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 281Today’s question:“Why don't you play LIVE more?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an u…

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(Ep.280) How do I overcome my embarrassment at going to guitar shops? 6:44

3y ago6:44

6:44

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 280 Today’s question:“How do I overcome my embarrassment at going to guitar shops?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your…

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(Ep.279) At what time of the day do you usually practice? 3:51

3y ago3:51

3:51

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 279 Today’s question:“At what time of the day do you usually practice?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to…

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(Ep.278) How to practice a really difficult lick/phrase? 7:33

3y ago7:33

7:33

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 278 Today’s question:“How to practice a really difficult lick/phrase?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to …

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(Ep.277) Top 5 Reasons you can't learn guitar from youtube! 12:57

3y ago12:57

12:57

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 277 Today’s question:“Top 5 Reasons you can't learn guitar from youtube!” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question …

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(Ep.276) What pickup positions do you mostly use? 5:38

3y ago5:38

5:38

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 276 Today’s question:“What pickup positions do you mostly use?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be feat…

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(Ep.275) What happens if I stop playing guitar for 1 year? 7:40

3y ago7:40

7:40

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 275 Today’s question:“What happens if I stop playing guitar for 1 year?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question t…

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(Ep.274) If you play Classical guitar, then you can easily play Electric guitar? 7:50

3+ y ago7:50

7:50

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 274 Today’s question:“If you play Classical guitar, then you can easily play Electric guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If yo…

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(Ep.273) How can I track my guitar progress? 7:52

3+ y ago7:52

7:52

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 273 Today’s question:“How can I track my guitar progress?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured …

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(Ep.272) My hands get stressed when trying to play fast 5:25

3+ y ago5:25

5:25

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 272 Today’s question:“My hands get stressed when trying to play fast” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to b…

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(Ep.271) Is it necessary for a guitar player to have long nails? 5:17

3+ y ago5:17

5:17

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 271 Today’s question:“Is it necessary for a guitar player to have long nails?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your ques…

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(Ep.270) How can I get my music heard by record companies? 6:49

3+ y ago6:49

6:49

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 270 Today’s question:“How can I get my music heard by record companies?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question t…

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(Ep.269) Do I need to want to become a professional guitarist to study with a Guitar Coach? 6:17

3+ y ago6:17

6:17

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 269 Today’s question:“Do I need to want to become a professional guitarist to study with a Guitar Coach?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coac…

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(Ep.268) How long will it take me to... 10:09

3+ y ago10:09

10:09

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 268 Today’s question:“How long will it take me to...” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an…

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(Ep.267) Will weight training help me in any way in my guitar playing? 8:00

3+ y ago8:00

8:00

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 267 Today’s question:“Will weight training help me in any way in my guitar playing?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want you…

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(Ep.266) I want to record a CD. Should I look for a record company or do it on my own? 6:29

3+ y ago6:29

6:29

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 266 Today’s question:“I want to record a CD. Should I look for a record company or do it on my own?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching.…

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(Ep.265) How can I make my lead guitar playing sound more like metal and less like blues/rock? 9:12

3+ y ago9:12

9:12

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 265 Today’s question:“How can I make my lead guitar playing sound more like metal and less like blues/rock?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar C…

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(Ep.264) Will learning to play the piano help me understand theory, chords and scales on guitar? 4:14

3+ y ago4:14

4:14

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 264 Today’s question:“Will learning to play the piano help me understand theory, chords and scales on guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar…

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(Ep.263) Have any guitar players with bad playing habits become successful? 6:32

3+ y ago6:32

6:32

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 263 Today’s question:“Have any guitar players with bad playing habits become successful?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you wan…

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(Ep.262) What made you specialize in Guitar Coaching? 4:47

3+ y ago4:47

4:47

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 262 Today’s question:“What made you specialize in Guitar Coaching?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be …

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(Ep.261) I can improvise with minor pentatonic, but having trouble with major pentatonic 7:14

3+ y ago7:14

7:14

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 261 Today’s question:“I can improvise with minor pentatonic, but having trouble with major pentatonic” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coachin…

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(Ep.260) Is it true that the longer you have been playing guitar, the better you will be? 7:10

3+ y ago7:10

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 260 Today’s question:“Is it true that the longer you have been playing guitar, the better you will be?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coachi…

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(Ep.259) My teacher is hiding stuff from me 7:20

3+ y ago7:20

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 259 Today’s question:“My teacher is hiding stuff from me” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured i…

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(Ep.258) Do you CURRENTLY have ups & downs on your guitar playing, depending on your mood? 6:32

3+ y ago6:32

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 258 Today’s question:“Do you CURRENTLY have ups & downs on your guitar playing, depending on your mood?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coach…

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(Ep.257) Is not having tremolo musically limiting or are there other ways to get the same sounds? 7:36

3+ y ago7:36

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Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - 257 Today’s question:“Is not having tremolo musically limiting or are there other ways to get the same sounds?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guita…

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