Hi everyone! You're invited to a FREE live Zoom class this Thursday, April 24th at 5pm PST, taught by two of our GuitarZoom Academy instructors: @Eric Beaty and @Juan Barbosa. The goal of this class is to demonstrate simple ear-training methods to immediately boost musicianship. JOIN LIVE HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83784749214 Don't miss out on this rare opportunity to interact with our instructors LIVE and get your questions answered. P.S. If you want work with our professional instructors to help you set and achieve your guitar goals, apply to Academy here: https://link.guitarzoom.com/apply-here-7511-6656-7605-2002

Let's dive deep into ear training fundamentals, including interval recognition, major scale exercises, solfège (do-re-mi), improvisation techniques, and associating intervals with famous melodies. Discuss listening for phrasing techniques (vibrato, hammer-ons, slides) and using emotional connections to sound. Get more of this and apply here <-- https://link.guitarzoom.com/quick-apply

Improve rhythm and timing. Learn a strumming pattern, play along live, and explore rhythmic variations based on audience suggestions. Apply for the Academy Here <- 00:00:00 – Welcome and Introductions 00:02:00 – Overview of Guitar Zoom Academy 00:03:00 – Workshop Focus: Rhythm Confidence Bootcamp 00:05:00 – Importance of Practicing with a Metronome 00:09:00 – Slower Tempo Practice Techniques 00:13:00 – Applying Exercises to Musical Context 00:20:00 – Feeling Rhythm Physically 00:21:00 – Speed and Upstroke Practice 00:25:00 – Right-Hand Technique and Picking Accuracy 00:28:00 – Applying Rhythm Practice to Scales 00:30:00 – Q&A and Academy Application Info 00:32:00 – Subtractive Rhythm Method 00:38:00 – Visualization of Rhythm in Notation 00:44:00 – Benefits of Loop Pedal Practice 00:52:00 – Practicing Subdivisions 00:57:00 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

Feel lost on the neck? This live class will flip the switch. In just 20 minutes, you'll get a simple, visual method to unlock the fretboard—no memorizing, no stress. Watch the class here. 00:01:44 | Warm-up & Greetings 00:03:00 | Participants Join & Session Setup 00:05:00 | Introduction to the CAGED System 00:08:00 | How Chord Shapes Move Up the Neck 00:13:00 | Visualizing Connections Between Shapes 00:17:00 | Why CAGED Matters 00:22:00 | Practical Use: Voicing & Melody 00:28:00 | Combining CAGED with Scales 00:36:00 | Transposing the CAGED System 00:43:00 | Minor Chords in CAGED 00:48:00 | Fretboard Exercises & Integration 00:52:00 | Barre Chord Technique Tips 00:59:00 | Final Q&A + Wrap-Up Fill this short survey, let's see if we can help you out get unstuck and advance.

Tired of hitting walls in your playing? In this live session, @Viktor Tanaskovski and @Eric Beaty tackle your biggest frustrations—on the spot. Whether it's sloppy chord changes, getting lost on the fretboard, or struggling with speed, this workshop is all about fast, effective fixes. - 00:02:52 — Intro & Participants Joining - 00:07:10 — Overview of the Session & What to Expect - 00:08:30 — Vibrato Techniques Discussion - 00:19:00 — Tuning Challenges Explained - 00:33:00 — Student Q&A Prompt - 00:36:00 — CAGED Chord (D & G Shape) Troubleshooting - 00:42:00 — Tone Shaping & Amp Settings (Helix Demo) Ready for more personalized and on deman help? <-- Apply here