Ask the Guitar Coach (International Edition)

Ioannis Anastassakis

Welcome to "Ask the Guitar Coach" - the ONLY podcast where all your guitar learning questions are answered! Hosted by professional Electric Guitar Coach, Ioannis Anastassakis (www.ioannis.org) If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode, send us an email at ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in “Ask The Guitar Coach”! read less

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(306) To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?

(306) To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 306 Today’s question: “To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

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(306) To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?

(306) To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 306 Today’s question: “To play neoclassical metal do I need to play fast and technically like Malmsteen or Romeo?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(305) Why do many amateur guitar players own dozens of different guitars?

(305) Why do many amateur guitar players own dozens of different guitars?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 305 Today’s question: “Why do many amateur guitar players own dozens of different guitars?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(304) I want to get into Jazz but Coltrane is overwhelming for a beginner. Where do I start?

(304) I want to get into Jazz but Coltrane is overwhelming for a beginner. Where do I start?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 304 Today’s question: “I want to get into Jazz but Coltrane is overwhelming for a beginner. Where do I start?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(303) Is it possible to become really good in several different guitar-playing styles?

(303) Is it possible to become really good in several different guitar-playing styles?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 303 Today’s question: “Is it possible to become really good in several different guitar-playing styles?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(302) Why do you prefer to perform LIVE flamenco guitar nowadays as opposed to electric guitar?

(302) Why do you prefer to perform LIVE flamenco guitar nowadays as opposed to electric guitar?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 302 Today’s question: “Why do you prefer to perform LIVE flamenco guitar nowadays as opposed to electric guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(301) Do I need to learn a lot to be able to do home recording?

(301) Do I need to learn a lot to be able to do home recording?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 301 Today’s question: “Do I need to learn a lot to be able to do home recording?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(300) Why do you suggest guitar players should not learn songs?

(300) Why do you suggest guitar players should not learn songs?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 300 Today’s question: “Why do you suggest guitar players should not learn songs?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(299) What should a band be careful of when releasing their first CD?

(299) What should a band be careful of when releasing their first CD?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 299 Today’s question: “What should a band be careful of when releasing their first CD?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(298) Should I play licks/solos with a metronome?

(298) Should I play licks/solos with a metronome?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 298 Today’s question: “Should I play licks/solos with a metronome?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(297) Do you ever encounter novice guitar students with ridiculously expensive guitars?

(297) Do you ever encounter novice guitar students with ridiculously expensive guitars?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 297 Today’s question: “Do you ever encounter novice guitar students with ridiculously expensive guitars?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(296) Is it normal that after 1 year of learning guitar, the ring-pinky connection is weak?

(296) Is it normal that after 1 year of learning guitar, the ring-pinky connection is weak?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 296 Today’s question: “Is it normal that after 1 year of learning guitar, the ring-pinky connection is weak?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(295) What question do you get asked the most for ATGC?

(295) What question do you get asked the most for ATGC?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 295 Today’s question: “What question do you get asked the most for ATGC?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(294) Is it normal for my fingertip calluses to hurt?

(294) Is it normal for my fingertip calluses to hurt?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 294 Today’s question: “Is it normal for my fingertip calluses to hurt?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(293) Does getting older make guitar playing harder?

(293) Does getting older make guitar playing harder?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 293 Today’s question: “Does getting older make guitar playing harder?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(292) Can I teach Electric guitar without having a University Degree?

(292) Can I teach Electric guitar without having a University Degree?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 292 Today’s question: “Can I teach Electric guitar without having a University Degree?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(291) 5 things about music business I wish I knew sooner!

(291) 5 things about music business I wish I knew sooner!

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 291 Today’s question: “_5 things about music business I wish I knew sooner!”_ Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(290) Do you prefer guitarists playing an improvised solo or the original solo of the song?

(290) Do you prefer guitarists playing an improvised solo or the original solo of the song?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 290 Today’s question: “_Do you prefer guitarists playing an improvised solo or the original solo of the song?”_ Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(289) Is there any guitar style that should be self-taught?

(289) Is there any guitar style that should be self-taught?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 289 Today’s question: “Is there any guitar style that should be self-taught?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(ep 288) Can a heavily modified Squier sound better than an American Fender guitar?

(ep 288) Can a heavily modified Squier sound better than an American Fender guitar?

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 288 Today’s question: “Can a heavily modified Squier sound better than an American Fender guitar?” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis

(ep 287) 5 mistakes guitarists make when recording a CD

(ep 287) 5 mistakes guitarists make when recording a CD

Ask The Guitar Coach (International) - Episode Number 287 Today’s question: “5 mistakes guitarists make when recording a CD” Welcome to Ask the Guitar Coach (ATGC), the ONLY podcast where we answer YOUR questions about playing and learning the Electric guitar. Hosted by Ioannis Anastassakis, program director of Elite Guitar Coaching. If you want your question to be featured in an upcoming episode - email it at the email address ioannis@ioannis.org and we will add it to the questions to be covered in a future episode of “Ask The Guitar Coach”! 🎸Global Electric Guitar Coaching requests- ioannis@ioannis.org 🎸Official Web Site: https://eliteguitarcoaching.com/ 🎸Official Facebook Fan page https://www.facebook.com/ioannisanastassakis/ 🎸Ioannis Anastassakis Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/IoannisAnastassakis