Tension and Release Guitar Solos - Stop Random Noodling! ear training emotional contrast fretboard knowledge guitar education guitar improvisation guitar lesson guitar melody melodic phrasing music education music theory tension and resolution Aug 19, 2025

Tension and Release Guitar Solos - Stop Random Noodling

Learn how to use tension and release in guitar solos so every line pulls home and actually tells a story.

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Chords Explained: Why ‘Wrong’ Chords Sound So Good chord progressions circle of keys common tones diatonic harmony emotional contrast guitar chords guitar education guitar harmony guitar lesson harmony music education music theory non-diatonic chords rhythm guitar tension and resolution voice leading Aug 09, 2025

Chords Explained: Why ‘Wrong’ Chords Sound So Good - Out Of Key Chords

Ever hit a chord that feels wrong—but still works beautifully?

In this bonus Q&A, Nate breaks down why “outsider” chords, ...

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Music Theory & Modes On Guitar: Start Here (Not What You Think) ear training fretboard knowledge guitar improvisation guitar lesson guitar melody lead guitar melodic phrasing modes music education music theory Jul 29, 2025

Music Theory & Modes On Guitar: Start Here (Not What You Think)

Are you trying to learn music theory and modes but keep hitting a wall?

You’re not alone.

In this week’s Q&A Tuesday, Nate breaks...

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Notes on the Guitar: Learn the Fretboard Fast with the 'Ping Pong Exercise' fretboard knowledge guitar education guitar lesson guitar melody music education music theory triads Jun 20, 2025

Notes on the Guitar: Learn the Fretboard Fast with the 'Ping Pong Exercise'

If you’ve ever looked down at your guitar and thought, “I have no idea where I am right now,” this one’s for you.

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What Exactly Makes a Good Guitar Exercise? ear training guitar education guitar lesson guitar melody guitar technique music education music theory Jun 14, 2025

What Exactly Makes a Good Guitar Exercise?

In this video, Nate breaks down the essentials of creating guitar exercises to do every day that actually move the needle in your playing.

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How to Play with More Emotion on Guitar ear training emotional contrast guitar education guitar lesson music education music theory tension and resolution Dec 09, 2024

How to Play with More Emotion on Guitar

If you’ve ever played something “right” but felt like something was missing… this is the video you’ve been waiting for.

In this video, Nate dives into how ...

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