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July 19, 2025
Brian Sutich
Rob Scallon’s Fretless Has Arrived
Rob Scallon’s Fretless Has Arrived
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
Brian Sutich
January 28, 2018

When You Don’t Want To

Brian Sutich
January 28, 2018
When You Don’t Want To

Today’s post is for anyone who needs a shot of inspiration in their life. Whether you’re in a rut, or don’t feel like playing guitar today, don’t worry. I’m here to help.  

Tagged: Inspiration, Practice

Brian Sutich
January 22, 2018

Ernie Ball Acoustic Paradigm Strings Review

Brian Sutich
January 22, 2018
Ernie Ball Acoustic Paradigm Strings Review

The great folks at Ernie Ball gave me a chance to review the acoustic version of their Paradigm strings. After reviewing the electric version of these strings last year, I was excited to see how their acoustic counterparts held up. Check out the full video review!

Tagged: accessories, strings, ernie ball, paradigm, review

Brian Sutich
January 17, 2018

January Picks n' Strings Giveaway

Brian Sutich
January 17, 2018
January Picks n' Strings Giveaway

Today I'm running a giveaway for some items that every guitar player needs. If you catch all the new videos on Chasing Sound's YouTube channel, you have a chance to win picks and strings from Dunlop and Ernie Ball. Check out the post for more!

Tagged: giveaway, dunlop, ernie ball, paradigm

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

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