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January 27, 2025
Brian Sutich
Bumblefoot …Returns! Blends Technique, Melodic ...
Bumblefoot …Returns! Blends Technique, Melodic Playing, and Standout Guests
September 7, 2024
Brian Sutich
Kraftgeek Tripod and Pocket RGB Light Review
Kraftgeek Tripod and Pocket RGB Light Review
September 4, 2024
Brian Sutich
The 2024 St. Jude Fundraiser Is On!
The 2024 St. Jude Fundraiser Is On!
May 27, 2024
Brian Sutich
3 Easy Solos For Beginner Guitarists

If you’re just learning guitar, getting started with playing solos might seem daunting. It’s a big change to go from strumming chords to your favorite songs, to playing lead lines. The best thing is to start out easy, but not too easy. The more you challenge yourself, the better a guitarist you’ll become. Just remember to take everything in bite size chunks as you’re learning. To help you get started with solos, I’m recommending a couple that I’d learn if I was just getting started - one from three different genres. The feeling of learning and playing lead is amazing. Let’s get into it.

3 Easy Solos For Beginner Guitarists
May 20, 2024
Brian Sutich
1 Habit All Amazing Guitarists Have In Common

I’ve observed hundreds of guitarists over the years from all different skill levels, and the ones who are making a lot of progress often share a lot of the same traits - they have a plan when they sit down to practice, they know the people to go to when they’re facing a hurdle in their playing, and they’re endlessly curious about guitar and music in general.

But outside of all of that, there’s one habit I’ve seen that all of my favorite guitarists have - they practice active listening.

1 Habit All Amazing Guitarists Have In Common
Brian Sutich
January 12, 2018

Chasing Sound's Guitar Song of the Week

Brian Sutich
January 12, 2018
Chasing Sound's Guitar Song of the Week

Last year I picked an amazing guitar album each week. This year, we're going micro and picking just one song each Friday. Check out the new playlists, and listen to some of the best guitar playing you've ever heard.

Tagged: song of the week

Brian Sutich
January 8, 2018

Smashing! Electro Harmonix Big Muff OP Amp Fuzz Review

Brian Sutich
January 8, 2018
Smashing! Electro Harmonix Big Muff OP Amp Fuzz Review

I just picked up the brand new reissue of the Electro Harmonix Big Muff OP Amp Fuzz. This pedal was made popular by Smashing Pumpkins on Siamese Dream. It's less than $100 and provides a huge array of cool fuzz tones. Check out the video for my full review.

Tagged: electro harmonix, big muff, op amp, fuzz, guitar pedal, review, smashing pumpkins, billy corgan

Brian Sutich
December 18, 2017

Setting goals for 2018

Brian Sutich
December 18, 2017
Setting goals for 2018

In today’s post we revisit setting goals for the year ahead. With an example of a practice schedule you might want to try, this could be exactly what you need to get your year started right! 

Tagged: Goals, Practice

Brian Sutich
December 4, 2017

Just Keep Going

Brian Sutich
December 4, 2017
Just Keep Going

Today’s post is all about the inspiration to keep showing up every day. 3 simple words made a huge impact in my life. Read the post for the full story.

Tagged: Inspiration, Learning

Brian Sutich
November 27, 2017

How to Switch Chords Quickly

Brian Sutich
November 27, 2017
How to Switch Chords Quickly

One of the number one questions I’ve been asked over and over again by beginning students is how to switch chords quickly. In this new video I break down 3 of my favorite tips that I don’t think that many people are talking about in guitar education.

Tagged: Basics, back to basics, B2B, B2b, switch chords, chords

Brian Sutich
November 16, 2017

A Hit and A Miss

Brian Sutich
November 16, 2017
A Hit and A Miss

In today’s post we’re going to go over a recent hit (Red Bear picks), and a miss (Charvel’s older pickup switches). Check out the post for some great recommendations, and a little buyer beware as well.

Tagged: picks, guitar picks, red bear, charvel

Brian Sutich
November 8, 2017

How to Use Trello For Your Practice Schedule

Brian Sutich
November 8, 2017
How to Use Trello For Your Practice Schedule

If you feel like you’re not progressing on guitar or that you don’t know what to practice, today’s post is for you.

Here’s a fun way to create your practice schedule, using the free app Trello. 

Tagged: Schedule, Trello, Practice

Brian Sutich
November 3, 2017

Show 100 is streaming live right now!

Brian Sutich
November 3, 2017

Today marks the 100th show in a row of Amped Up! It's going to be a fun day at the show, which I'm streaming live all day long.

I'll be taking call ins, playing some of my favorite tracks, giving away guitar lessons and lots more. You can check out the show at this link.

Thanks for listening!

Tagged: amped up, anchor

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