Hey guitarist! It's Mike. Do you keep forgetting to practice? Is your guitar sitting there sad in the corner all day? Think of this series as a personal trainer for your guitar playing. You probably already know enough theory, much like you know how to work out... you just need the accountability to actually put in the time. That’s the driving force behind this guided practice session with me. Designed to build your muscle memory and fretboard confidence, this relaxed, play-along workout embraces mistakes and focuses on raw repetition. You will experiment with rhythmic patterns (like groups of three) and varying tempos across the following keys: G: Major scale, 3-note-per-string major, and full minor C: Major scale, minor pentatonic, full minor, and major pentatonic A: Major scale, minor pentatonic, full minor, and major pentatonic D: Major scale and full minor E: Minor pentatonic B: Full minor scale So grab your guitar and let's put in the work!

Hey guitarist! Mike here. Having trouble keeping your chords in time? Practice your basic strumming with me! We all know the drill: learning new chords is only half the battle. Actually putting in the reps to transition between them smoothly is where real progress happens. Think of me as your guitar gym buddy, here to keep you accountable for your practice time. In this guided strumming workout, we are focusing on locking in your timing and making those fundamental chord changes second nature. It is a highly relaxed session, so embrace the mistakes and just keep your strumming arm moving. We will work through varying tempos, accents, and the following progressions: Muted string rhythmic warm-ups E minor to Cmaj7 G to C A to D A minor to C E minor, D, C, and G Grab your guitar and let's get those reps in!