What does it really take to become a professional guitarist? In this episode of the Guitar Underground Podcast, Neil Santos sits down with full-time musician Kevin Herrera to talk about discipline, practice, performance, fitness, and the realities of making a living through music.

Kevin shares stories from his musical journey, including studying at Musicians Institute, learning songs note-for-note in tribute bands, developing consistency as a player, and how mindset and discipline helped shape both his guitar playing and personal life. This conversation is packed with insight for intermediate guitarists looking to improve their playing, motivation, and long-term growth.

What You’ll Learn:

• How Kevin became a full-time musician

• The importance of learning songs note-for-note

• Practice habits that accelerate growth

• Why discipline matters more than talent

• How fitness and music influence each other

• Mindset tips for serious guitar players

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FOLLOW KEVIN HERERRA ONLINE:Website: https://www.kevinalexanderherrera.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GuitarzanHerrera/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevinalexanderherrera91/

NEIL'S BOOKS:

The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7Kup

The Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolY

STUFF NEIL USES:

Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYl

Vega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYF

Michael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQ

Line 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbc

HeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYq

TC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtD

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaA

Gravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0D

ObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJSc

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7

Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5T

Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFf

Behringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL

Chapters

00:00 – Intro & Guest Introduction

01:15 – Meeting Through New Hampshire Guitars

03:50 – Kevin’s Early Musical Influences

08:05 – Discovering Guitar & Van Halen

13:25 – Musicians Institute Experience

17:40 – Life After Music School

21:20 – Family, Guitar & Early Inspiration

25:15 – First Bands & Performing Live

31:45 – Expanding Beyond Metal Music

37:30 – Tribute Bands & Professional Playing

43:00 – Learning Songs Deeply & Musicianship

48:00 – Great Performers & Stage Presence

53:10 – Favorite Players & Musical Influences

58:45 – Learning by Ear & Transcribing

01:04:00 – Teaching, Practice & Growth

01:09:00 – Local Music Scene & Networking

01:14:00 – The Importance of Relationships

01:18:45 – Marathon Running & Fitness

01:23:20 – Discipline, Health & Mindset

01:28:40 – Nutrition, Consistency & Balance

01:33:20 – Music as a Physical Craft

01:38:20 – Final Reflections & Advice

01:42:30 – Outro & Closing Thoughts

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Soloing over chord changes doesn't have to be a confusing mess of complex jazz theory and endless arpeggios. In this video, I show you how to master soloing over chord changes using the simple pentatonic framework you already know and love. Many guitarists feel like they are "guessing" the second the backing track hits a new chord. You might think the answer is learning more scales, but the real secret is "re-aiming" your focus within the pentatonic shapes you’ve already memorized. We break down why phrasing and ear training actually beat music theory when it comes to sounding musical and intentional. What you will learn:

• Why "re-aiming" your pentatonic scale is better than learning new ones.
• How the pentatonic scale naturally outlines complex harmony and "jazz tensions".
• The "Pause and Resolve" method for instant musicality.
• Why you should stay in one "box" to see note relationships clearly.
• How to use your ears to move faster than music theory.

🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!🔗 Subscribe to the Guitar Underground so you never miss a lesson on mastering the neck!NEIL'S BOOKS:The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7KupThe Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolYSTUFF NEIL USES:Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYlVega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYFMichael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQLine 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbcHeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYqTC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtDTech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaAGravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0DObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJScCanon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5TBehringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFfBehringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtLChapters00:00 The Myth of Jazz Theory for Soloing 00:51 Following Changes with the Pentatonic Framework 02:08 Why You’re Actually Getting Lost 03:56 Why Jumping All Over the Neck is Killing Your Solos 04:51 How Pentatonics Outline the Harmony 06:24 Finding "Jazz Tensions" Inside the Pentatonic 07:30 Why Phrasing Matters More Than Theory 09:21 Using Your Ears to Hear the Movement 12:12 The Pentatonic Personality Quiz 13:13 Tip 1: Target One Note Per Chord 17:04 Tip 2: Stay in One Pentatonic Box 21:17 Tip 3: Use the Pause and Resolve Method 24:18 Tip 4: Loop Two Chords Only 26:35 Tip 5: Sing Before You Play 28:38 Recap: You Don't Need More Scales#GuitarSolo #PentatonicScale #GuitarLesson #LeadGuitar #MusicTheory

The biggest lie in guitar practice is that mastering scales will automatically make you sound musical. If your solos feel like boring technical exercises, it’s time to stop climbing ladders and start making music.Summary: In this episode of Guitar Underground, host Neil Santos breaks down why treating scales as the "raw material" rather than the finished meal is holding back your creativity. Most players fall into the trap of linear thinking—moving up and down patterns like a robot—which results in solos that lack meaning and connection. We explore five specific reasons why your practice might be stuck and provide five actionable techniques to help you break the "up and down" habit. Whether you are a beginner or have been practicing for years, this guide will help you bridge the gap between technical scales and melodic expression.What You Will Learn:

• Why scales are just ingredients and not the actual meal.
• The dangers of "linear thinking" and how to treat the fretboard as a conversation.
• How to stop practicing motion and start practicing meaning.
• Techniques to limit note choice to force phrasing and creativity.
• The "Triple Threat" exercise: Singing before you play to connect your ear to your fingers.

🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!👉 Subscribe to the Guitar Underground so you never miss a lesson on mastering the neck!NEIL'S BOOKS:The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7KupThe Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolYSTUFF NEIL USES:Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYlVega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYFMichael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQLine 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbcHeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYqTC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtDTech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaAGravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0DObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJScCanon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5TBehringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFfBehringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtLChapters00:00 The Biggest Lie in Guitar Practice 01:42 The Grimoire: Why More Scales Won't Help 03:06 Reason 1: Scales Are Just Raw Materials 03:57 Reason 2: The Linear Thinking Trap 05:33 Reason 3: Practicing Motion vs. Meaning 06:20 Reason 4: Why More Notes Do Not Equal Better Solos 09:28 Reason 5: The Lack of Expressive Education 10:40 Discover Your Playing Personality (Quiz) 11:30 Tip 1: The Three-Note Limitation 15:55 Tip 2: Using Musical Space and "Breathing" 19:04 Tip 3: Breaking the Up-and-Down Habit 22:41 Tip 4: Singing Before You Play 25:42 Tip 5: Repeating and Developing One Idea 29:02 Summary: Using Your Toolkit Effectively #GuitarTips #MusicEducation #GuitarSolos #ScalesVsMusic #GuitarUnderground

Are you struggling to play without a guide or feeling stuck in your guitar progress? If you find yourself relying on backing tracks every time you pick up your instrument, you might actually be slowing down your growth as a real-world musician.

In this episode of the Guitar Underground, Neil Santos dives deep into why jam tracks can become a "crutch" that removes necessary uncertainty from your practice. While they are fantastic tools when used correctly, over-reliance prevents you from developing the essential skills needed to react to live musicians in a real-world environment. You'll learn how to stop just playing shapes and start playing music that tells a story.

What you will learn:

• Why predictable backing tracks don't prepare you for live performance.
• How to avoid the "false sense of progress" created by controlled environments.
• The benefit of limiting yourself to one scale per chord to hear changes.
• The "Call and Response" technique to develop musical conversation.
• How removing visual dependence (closing your eyes) locks in your internal feel.

🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:

Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!

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NEIL'S BOOKS:

The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7Kup

The Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolY

STUFF NEIL USES:

Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYl

Vega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYF

Michael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQ

Line 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbc

HeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYq

TC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtD

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaA

Gravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0D

ObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJSc

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7

Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5T

Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFf

Behringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL

Chapters

00:00 The Backing Track Trap

02:16 Driveway Practice vs. The Real Game

03:06 Reason 1: Removing Too Much Uncertainty

05:04 Reason 2: Practicing Scales vs. Music

06:39 Reason 3: No Consequences for Bad Phrasing

08:39 Reason 4: Neglecting Ear Training

11:08 Reason 5: False Sense of Progress

13:13 Special Announcement: Pentatonic Expedition

15:19 Tip 1: One Scale Per Chord

20:29 Tip 2: The Mid-Practice Pause

24:02 Tip 3: Self Call and Response

29:06 Tip 4: Remove Visual Dependence

33:04 Tip 5: Record Your Progress

34:43 Real Improvement: Learning to Respond

#GuitarTips #GuitarUnderground #Musicianship #GuitarPractice #LearnGuitar

Unlock your full potential on the fretboard by mastering the Pentatonic Scale using a "less is more" philosophy. Learn how limiting your choices can actually lead to faster decisions and more intentional, professional-sounding guitar solos.Most guitarists struggle because they know too many disconnected shapes and licks, leading to "decision fatigue" when it's time to solo. In this video, Neil Santos breaks down the Pentatonic Wave philosophy, showing you how to treat the fretboard like a playground rather than a maze. By using specifically one pentatonic scale per chord, you remove the guesswork and automatically target the "safe" notes that match your progression perfectly.What you will learn:• How to remove decision fatigue by limiting yourself to one scale per chord.• The secret to automatically targeting the right notes without overthinking.• Why using fewer notes actually leads to better phrasing and rhythm.• Techniques to make the fretboard clearer by focusing on five simple, interlocking shapes.• How constraints encourage deep creativity and "classy" improvisational lines.#GuitarTips #PentatonicScale #GuitarSolo #FretboardMastery #guitarunderground 🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!Hang and learn from Neil at Pentatonicway.comSubscribe to the Guitar Underground so you never miss a lesson on mastering the neck!NEIL'S BOOKS:The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7KupThe Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolYSTUFF NEIL USES:Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYlVega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYFMichael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQLine 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbcHeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYqTC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtDTech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaAGravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0DObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJScCanon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5TBehringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFfBehringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL00:00 - Introduction to the Pentatonic Wave 01:09 - The "Buffet" Problem: Why knowing too much hurts your playing 04:26 - Tip 1: Fewer Choices Equals Faster Decisions 07:47 - Tip 2: Automatically Targeting the Right Notes 09:40 - Understanding Pentatonic Shapes vs. Chord Tones 13:42 - Tip 3: Less Notes Equals Better Phrasing 15:27 - Tip 4: Making the Fretboard Clearer 17:54 - Tip 5: Constraints Create Creativity 21:19 - The Pentatonic Expedition Masterclass Announcement 23:22 - Practical Application: The One Scale Per Chord Exercise 31:16 - Limiting Your Strings to Improve Focus 35:46 - Repeating Phrases Before Adding More 39:52 - Targeting Note Changes for Pro Sound

In this episode of Guitar Underground, I sit down with my longtime friend and former Berklee roommate, Pedro Arevalo, for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of becoming a professional musician.

We explore everything from early musical experiences and gigging to deeper topics like improvisation, global musical influences, and even the future of music in an AI-driven world. Pedro shares stories from the road, insights into his creative process, and what it really means to connect with music on a deeper level.

If you’re a guitarist—or any musician looking to grow—this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on what truly matters.

What you’ll learn:

• How professional musicians think about practice and growth

• Real-world gigging experiences and lessons

• The role of improvisation and musical intuition

• How global music influences shape creativity

• Thoughts on the future of music and AI

🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:

Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!

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PEDRO'S BOOKS:

Website - https://homesickpedro.com/

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ec01JJhrxsnEEBE31Mv9j

Zen Seraphine Sound Alchemy Sound Baths - https://zenseraphine.com/

La Bella Strings - https://www.labella.com/

NEIL'S BOOKS:

The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7Kup

The Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolY

STUFF NEIL USES:

Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYl

Vega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYF

Michael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQ

Line 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbc

HeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYq

TC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtD

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaA

Gravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0D

ObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJSc

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7

Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5T

Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFf

Behringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL

Ready to stop wandering aimlessly through scales and start playing intentional, professional solos? Mastering target tones is the secret bridge between hearing a melody in your head and making it a reality on the fretboard.In this episode of The Guitar Underground, Neil Santos breaks down the "Target Note Philosophy." Using the analogy of a pilot who can perform acrobatics but never learned to find the runway, Neil explains why many guitarists can play "all the tricks" but struggle to finish a phrase with confidence. You will learn how to stop "spraying and praying" and start targeting the specific chord tones that resonate with the music in the moment.What you will learn:• The Home Base Fallacy: Why ending every lick on the root note is holding you back.• Fretboard Visualization: How to see the neck as a map of "bright lights" rather than a dangerous grid.• The One Note Authority: Why David Gilmour’s minimalist approach often beats 20 fast notes.• 5 Practical Exercises: From the "Slow Motion Solo" to "Sing Before You Swing".Stop practicing how to fly and start learning how to land! 🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!Subscribe to the Guitar Underground so you never miss a lesson on mastering the neck!NEIL'S BOOKS:The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7KupThe Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolYSTUFF NEIL USES:Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYlVega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYFMichael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQLine 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbcHeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYqTC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtDTech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaAGravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0DObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJScCanon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5TBehringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFfBehringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtLTimestamped Chapters00:00 - Welcome to The Guitar Underground 01:05 - The Pilot Analogy: Learning How to Land 03:13 - Reason 1: The Home Base Fallacy 05:15 - Reason 2: The Fretboard is a Map, Not a Grid 07:23 - Reason 3: Gravity and Resolution 10:16 - Reason 4: Listening vs. Looking 12:19 - Reason 5: The One Note Authority 14:26 - The Pentatonic Way Personality Quiz 16:16 - Tip 1: The Slow Motion Solo Exercise 20:10 - Tip 2: The Third is the Word 22:15 - Tip 3: Visual Triad Overlay 25:57 - Tip 4: Question and Answer Drill 29:29 - Tip 5: Sing Before You Swing 32:38 - Stop Practicing Flying, Start Learning Landing#GuitarSoloing #TargetTones #GuitarUnderground #FretboardMastery #Improvisation

I’m thrilled to welcome Justin Sours from GuitarMadeEZ to the Guitar Underground to discuss his journey building one of the web's most successful music channels. In this exclusive interview, Justin breaks down the teaching philosophy that has helped thousands of players finally master the instrument.

Justin’s story is a masterclass in persistence—moving from an embarrassing high school "train wreck" performance to reaching nearly 150,000 subscribers on YouTube. We dive deep into the mindset shift required to move past common obstacles. Whether you are a fan of his simplified teaching style or looking for inspiration to take your playing live, Justin shares the "hard way" lessons he learned so you don't have to.

What You Will Learn

• The "Incubation Effect": Why taking a step back actually makes you better.

• How Justin identifies and destroys the myth of "natural talent".

• Behind-the-scenes reality of growing a major guitar channel in the age of short-form content.

• The "Pilot Approach" to modifying your practice for long-term success.

• Justin’s surprising rankings of guitar legends like Van Halen, John Mayer, and Eric Clapton.

If you loved Justin's teaching style and want to dive deeper into his lessons, check out his official links below:

• YouTube Channel: GuitarMadeEZ on YouTube — Join nearly 150,000 subscribers for simplified song tutorials and gear tips.

• Patreon Community: patreon.com/guitarmadeez — Get exclusive access to Justin’s full video course, printable freebies, and individual song lessons.

• Official Website: GuitarMadeEZ.com — The home for Justin's "Ultimate Guitar Course," designed to take you from square one to advanced playing.

If you enjoyed this deep dive with Justin, hit Subscribe to join the Guitar Underground community for more interviews with your favorite educators!

🎸Take the Pentatonic Personality Quiz:

Head over to https://pentatonicway.com/personality to find your personality type and get your immediate next steps in a FREE 5-day course!

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NEIL'S BOOKS:

The Guitar Simplified - https://amzn.to/3Mz7Kup

The Lefty Guitarist's Survival Handbook - https://amzn.to/4tZHolY

STUFF NEIL USES:

Fender 57’ Reissue Stratocaster - https://amzn.to/4tL5MYl

Vega Trem VT1 Special Standard Tremolo Bridge for Strat-Style Guitars - https://amzn.to/4awaYYF

Michael Kelly Patriot Decree Electric Guitar - https://amzn.to/4aOdQyQ

Line 6 HX Stomp XL - https://amzn.to/3MEsIbc

HeadRush FRFR108 MKII - 2000W Guitar Amp - https://amzn.to/4tZpwYq

TC Electronic DITTO+ LOOPER - https://amzn.to/3MtnNtD

Tech 21 Richie Kotzen RK5 Signature Fly Rig v3 Multi-effects Pedal - https://amzn.to/4kMdZaA

Gravity Guitar Picks - https://amzn.to/4cFUG0D

ObsidianWire Custom '5-Way' Solderless Wiring Harness - https://amzn.to/46lKJSc

Canon EOS M50 Mirrorless Camera - https://amzn.to/4rAmBD7

Shure MV7X XLR Dynamic Microphone - https://amzn.to/4aU6A5T

Behringer UMC202HD Audiophile USB Audio Interface - https://amzn.to/4crblFf

Behringer XENYX 802S Analog 8-Input Mixer - https://amzn.to/4ryJLtL

VIDEO CHAPTERS

00:00 – Intro & welcoming Justin

00:45 – Justin’s background (Guitar Made Easy)

02:30 – His take on learning guitar today

06:00 – Why players get stuck (Justin’s insight)

11:00 – Common practice mistakes

17:30 – Simplifying guitar playing

23:30 – Improvisation & confidence

30:00 – Practical advice from Justin

36:00 – Final thoughts

#JustinSour #GuitarMadeEasy #GuitarUnderground #GuitarInterview #MusicEducation