Guitar Music Theory

By: Desi Serna
  • Summary

  • This podcast features free audio guitar lessons taught by Desi Serna, author of Fretboard Theory and Guitar Theory For Dummies. Learn how scales, chords, progressions, modes, and more get applied to the fretboard and familiar songs. Hear how to best get your playing skills in order. Begin to improvise and compose. Understand why your favorite songs sound so good. ➝ What do you specifically need to do in order to play guitar better? Visit the GuitarMusicTheory.com website to get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level. Discover how to progressively play and sound better—today, in as little as 33 minutes!
    © 2021 Desi Serna
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Episodes
  • Ep172 Q&A playing style - physical limitations - key changes - bar chord techniques - music theory exercises - slowing down music
    Mar 28 2025

    In episode 172 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions about playing styles, overcoming physical limitations, key changes in songs, barre chord techniques, music theory exercises, slowing down music, and more.

    Riff Rockers Zoom class details: https://www.guitarmusictheory.com/riff-rockers-zoom-class/

    Enroll in a free video course and join the email list: https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Ep171 Q&A Practice Plan-Joe-Bonamassa Rhythm-Take On Me Chords-Numbering Modes-G Chord Fingerings-Best Practice Amp
    Feb 26 2025

    In episode 171 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, I answer listener questions on a variety of guitar topics, including:

    🎸 Assessing your guitar practice plan
    🎸 Joe Bonamassa’s rhythm guitar playing
    🎸 Breaking down the key to "Take on Me" by A-ha
    🎸 Understanding mode numbering
    🎸 Different ways to finger a G chord and which one is best for you
    🎸 Choosing the best guitar practice amp for your needs

    Tune in to get practical guitar advice, improve your playing, and gain new insights into music theory and technique!

    🔗 Enroll in a FREE video course at GuitarMusicTheory.com
    🎧 Listen now and don’t forget to subscribe!

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Ep170 Top Hits of 2024 with Lila
    Jan 12 2025

    In episode 170 of the Guitar Music Theory audio podcast, I look back at some of the top songs from 2024 with a very special guest, my 12-year-old daughter, Lila!

    🎸 What do you SPECIFICALLY need to do to play guitar better? Answer the questions about your playing at https://www.GuitarMusicTheory.com and get FREE custom video instruction calibrated to your current level.

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    1 hr and 29 mins

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