Welcome to SkeetGuitar.
Most guitar instruction is focused on 'more'—more songs, more speed, more noise. But if you’ve hit a plateau, 'more' isn't the answer.
Here, we take The Steady Path.
I help beginners and returning players move past frustration by focusing on the diagnostics of play. We treat songs as vehicles for transferable skills, focusing on the mechanics of ease so that the music can finally take care of itself.
If you are looking for a grounded, low-pressure environment to build a real foundation, you’ve found it.
Join the Community: For those who want to dive deeper into these mechanics between my weekly lessons, I host The Steady Practice Club—a private membership designed to turn 'messy' practice into consistent, musical progress.
Join the Club here: youtube.com/@SkeetGuitar/join
One small, clean step at a time.
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In our Jealous Guy lesson, we tackle the B-flat chord. For many adult returners, this is the one that causes the most frustration.
How do you usually handle the B-flat?
Cast your vote and let's discuss the best workarounds for smaller hands.
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Why "Jealous Guy" is a Skill-Building Goldmine
The new lesson is live! Today we’re diving into a "Forgotten Classic"—John Lennon’s Jealous Guy.
Most people see this song and just see a melody, but I see a perfect toolkit for adult learners. We’re covering:
The D6 and Em6 (unusual chords that are actually easy to play).
The F9 "cheat" code for those who struggle with bar chords.
The Root-Note Strumming technique to lock in your timing.
Watch the full lesson here: https://youtu.be/UAaFU2WHFuI
Which "Forgotten Classic" from the 60s or 70s should we put in the toolkit next? Let me know in the comments!
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The "Incubation Effect" isn't just a theory—it’s a lived experience I’ve seen work for years, both in my own playing and with all my students. 🎸
We’re often told that "consistency is king," but sometimes the fastest way to master a song is to do the exact opposite and walk away for two weeks. It sounds counterintuitive, but letting those cognitive skills develop in the background while you sleep is a total game changer.
I've watched students struggle with a riff for a month, only to "park it," come back, and nail it on the first try. That’s the power of giving your brain space to organize the data.
What’s one song you "parked" and came back to find you could suddenly play? Let's hear your success stories. ⬇️
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Ever feel like your brain is "full" when practicing? 🧠💨
That "brick wall" isn't a failure—it's actually a signal. It’s your brain telling you it needs a cognitive break to organize what you’ve already thrown at it. Think of it like "neurological filing" or defragging a hard drive.
If you park that frustrating song for a week and play something else for fun, you aren't quitting. You're giving the "seed" of that lesson time to incubate. Most of the time, you'll come back and find you can play it better than when you left it.
Give yourself permission to park it up today. 📍
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Weekend Challenge! 🎸
Is there a song sitting on your stand right now that is making you feel frustrated? Today, I want you to park it up. Don’t look at it. Don’t "try it one more time." Just let it incubate. Go play your favorite "easy" song for fun, or start something brand new. Give your brain the next 48 hours to do its "neurological filing" in the background.
Check back in two weeks and tell me if the "brick wall" has started to crumble. Who’s brave enough to walk away this weekend? 👇
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We’ve all been there—you’ve been grinding out the same guitar phrase for three days, your fingers know the moves, but your brain has hit a total brick wall. 🧱
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When you hit a "brick wall" on a difficult phrase, what’s your honest reaction? 🎸
Drop a comment and let me know—have you ever experienced the "Incubation Effect" where a song suddenly clicks after a long break?
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Most guitar teachers tell you that if you hit a brick wall, you just need to "grind it out." 🧱
I think that's the fastest way to end up hating your guitar. Today, I’m giving you permission to do the exact opposite. I’m showing you why walking away from a song is actually the fastest way to master it.
New lesson dropping today at 5:30pm UK time (12:30pm ET / 9:30am PT).
We’re talking about the "Incubation Effect" and why your brain needs to "defrag" before you can move forward. See you in the comments!
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Weekend challenge time! 🎸
Take that one "tricky phrase" you’ve been avoiding all week. Don’t just loop the riff—find your Entry point (the bar before) and your Exit point (the bar after).
Try to loop that 3-bar sequence 10 times today. I promise it’ll feel more like a "song" and less like an "exercise" by Sunday.
Who’s committing to fixing one fumble this weekend? Let me know which riff you’re targeting! 👇
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When you hit a "boss battle" phrase in a new song, how do you usually handle it? 🎸
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