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The Acoustic Asylum

If learning guitar leaves you feeling mad, frustrated, or like you want to tear your hair out, this podcast is for you. Dan Thorpe specialises in teaching beginner guitar lessons to older adults. If you want to discover Dan’s methods for the best way to learn guitar, to play easy guitar songs while having more fun, and to do so without feeling like you have a one-way ticket to the Acoustic Asylum, then listen closely and... Join us as Dan shares the best tips, tricks, and motivating stories from

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Ep29 – 10 Tips to HELP You Improve the Fundamentals...

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2023/10/17

This week’s episode is all about improving the fundamentals. Today, we are looking at 10 powerful tips that will help your playing every single day. On the guitar, people often try to run before they can walk. However, making little improvements regularly will help you compound your skills over time. Today, we are looking at 10 tips that focus on improving the fundamentals of your playing. These tips include playing with the least amount of pressure (which will help end the so-called “Death

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Ep28 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #9 – Play Along...

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2023/10/10

This week’s episode is all about Rule #9 of the Acoustic Asylum. Today, we are looking at the importance of playing along with others. Music is all about the social aspect and playing along with others is a great way of enjoying music and exercising your guitar skills. If you play along with others, you will improve your playing, pick up little tips, you’ll notice what you need to work on, and most importantly, you’ll have fun. In today’s episode, I talk about how to transition from never having

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Ep27 – The Lucky Number 13 and Win a Copy of My...

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2023/10/05

This week’s episode is all about the number 13. Today, we are looking at turning an unlucky number into a lucky one and how you can win a paperback copy of my latest book. There are many negative associations with the number 13, but not everything about the number 13 is bad. The 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum book is a guide that is full of great tips, some of which I share in this episode. Listeners who leave the podcast a review on Apple Podcasts will also get a chance to win a paperback

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Ep26 – The Little-Known Reasons Why You Should Learn...

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2023/09/26

This week’s episode is all about music theory. Today, we are looking at why music theory is important, why it is so useful, and why you should learn it. There are plenty of benefits and practical advantages to learning some music theory. For example, it can save you tonnes of time and help you avoid certain mistakes. But perhaps most importantly, it offers a lot of clarity on the different elements that are so key to guitar playing. Some guitar pros might say they never studied theory, but in

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Ep25 – The ‘10x Method’ for Improving Your Songs,...

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2023/09/19

This week’s episode is all about the “10x Method”. Today, we are looking at a framework that ties together all the different ideas I teach into one solid plan you can use. Focused practice is key to improving your playing. The 10x Method is a structured, simple plan that summarises all the key elements that will help you improve on your guitar-playing journey. It will also help you solidify things you already know and remember more. If you are familiar with my teaching methods, you might

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Ep24 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #8 – Rhythm Is King

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2023/09/12

This week’s podcast episode is all about Rule #8 of the Asylum. Today, I’m sharing some thoughts on how to develop good rhythm. Often people feel they “lack rhythm” and get frustrated about this, especially since good rhythm skills are crucial for absolutely everything. The good news is, I truly believe no one is born with rhythm, rather good rhythm has to be developed. This means you can start developing your rhythm today. So, I’ll show you a simple exercise to start improving your rhythm. I’ll

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Ep23 – The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #7 – Failure Is...

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2023/09/05

Today’s episode is all about Rule #7 of the Asylum. In this podcast, I’m sharing a few examples of how failure isn’t permanent. I sometimes see that people learning guitar are scarred by past experiences. If they failed with one of many elements of the guitar, it still haunts them. This nearly happened to me as well. After all, it took me three attempts to learn the guitar. Do not let yourself get bogged down by the past. Sometimes a break can recharge your batteries. The important thing is to

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Ep22 – My 10-Year Anniversary and Why We All Need a...

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2023/08/29

Today’s episode is a very special one. In this podcast, I’m sharing my backstory of how I started teaching guitar full time and why we all need a moment of reflection when learning the guitar. It’s a bit of a longer episode, but I’m not just waffling on for the sake of it. I’m sharing my story to hopefully inspire you. That’s because, even if you struggle on the guitar some days, you no doubt have come a long way since you began. These moments of reflection are super important to help drive you

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Ep21 – Why Testing Your Skills Is Crucial (And a...

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2023/08/22

I’m a huge fan of testing students on their knowledge of the guitar. Testing, quizzes, and ear training challenges are a powerful and proven way to improve your guitar playing and your musicality. In today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum podcast, we’re talking about testing. Not only am I talking about the power of the tests, but you’ll get a fun five-question guitar ear training game. Plus, I’m sharing my recent experience of trying out learning another language (which reminded me of the

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Ep20 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #6 – Take Advice...

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2023/08/13

When it comes to learning how to play the guitar, lots of people have an opinion. Many of these folks have good intentions and will happily give you advice… but their advice can be dangerous. In this episode, I explain why you should be wary of the advice of others. I’ve heard many people tell others, “You need to learn five scales,” or “You should learn modes”. Advice like that can be bad… especially if you can only just barely play a C Major chord! Have a listen to hear some examples of

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Ep19 – How to Have More Quick and Creative Fun With...

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2023/08/06

Moveable guitar chords are incredibly fun. They will help you be more creative, give you ideas on how to make a song of your own, and they’ll help you “unlock” the guitar fretboard. In this episode, we’re taking four different guitar chords and playing them around the fretboard. There are no barre chords needed as we’re just moving the guitar chord shapes up the neck and playing them with open strings. If you’ve ever wondered how to start a song, what chords to begin with, or how the pros do

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Ep18 – Playing Like Hendrix, Ear Training, and a...

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2023/07/30

Today we are talking about how to get started playing in the style of Jimi Hendrix, some ear training exercises, and a 3-minute guitar practice routine. These three topics are the focus of the brand-new Dan Thorpe Acoustic Academy lessons for August, and today I’m sharing some powerful tips from those lessons. These tips include how to methodically transform a boring old chord progression into something more exciting. I’m also giving you some powerful tips on “Immersive Listening” which is where

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Ep17 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #5 – Why You...

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2023/07/23

In my experience, the best way to learn guitar is to focus on proper technique, play the songs you love, jam with others, and develop rock-solid self-belief. In today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum, we are talking about the topic of self-belief… and specifically why you MUST ignore the “talent myth”. Many guitarists believe they do not have enough talent or that they were not born with the necessary skills to succeed on the guitar. Some of you may be conscious of these thoughts, but most people

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Ep16 – The Joy of Creativity and Playing Games on the...

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2023/07/19

If you want to learn guitar while having more fun, then I urge you to try playing some enjoyable guitar games. Many people take guitar playing seriously. We are all guilty of this sometimes, but today I want to share with you some ideas on how you can have more fun, be creative, and solidify your guitar skills. These simple guitar games I’m sharing can even help you improve faster and give you some light relief as you’re learning to play guitar or improve your skills. Plus, these tips can help

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Ep15 – How to Fix Suffocatingly Slow Chord Changes

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2023/07/09

Slow chord changes are the bane of most guitarists’ lives. Never has one specific element of guitar playing caused more toe-curling frustration, sky-rocketing blood pressure, and pained looks in the eyes of guitarists than slow chord changes. Well, if you struggle with your chord changes, today’s episode of the Acoustic Asylum will help. Inside, I talk about the two core elements that are essential to improving your chord changes. I give you an incredibly powerful exercise you can do along with

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Ep14 – The Rules of the Asylum: Rule #4 – Set...

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2023/07/02

In this new episode, we are talking about expectations. Today, I want to give you a reality check on the truth about learning guitar. I want to tell you why you should be aware of what others say about how long it took them to get good at guitar… And I want to give you some tips, advice, and hope so you can go about your journey in the most enjoyable way possible. I also share two stories about two of my old students, Dave and Paul. Both of these stories will highlight the important points in the

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Ep13 – The Key Ingredient Many Guitarists “Bury Alive”

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2023/06/25

In today’s brand-new episode of the Acoustic Asylum, I want to share with you some important tips on avoiding a few issues many people make when learning/playing songs. I’ve been guilty of some of these issues in the past and I’ve made one of these mistakes recently. Have a listen to discover exactly what this issue is, discover some simple advice from the great guitarist George Benson, and an unusual little tip inspired by the movie Kill Bill. I even play some snippets of a really fun

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Ep12 – The Rollercoaster of Guitar Playing

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2023/06/18

Learning guitar can be like a wild rollercoaster ride. Some days you might feel wonderful and other days you may feel hopeless and frustrated. Well, this is quite natural as the journey of learning guitar is a crazy one – as you will already know. This is the story of what happened to one of my most promising students, as I’ll tell you about in the episode. …But I’m also sharing some tips with you that can help you be more measured in your approach, stop you

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Ep11 - The Rules of The Asylum: Rule #3 – Why You...

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2023/06/11

Today, we’re talking about rule #3 of the Acoustic Asylum. It’s a super simple little rule that most guitarists sadly ignore. Yet, if you follow this rule, you’ll be more motivated, inspired, and resilient with your playing. Little rewards on the guitar go a long way. Of course, when you achieve bigger goals, give yourself a bigger reward. Either way, rewarding your success is key. No one else will do it for you. Enjoy each moment and savour each victory! In fact, this is such an important thing

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Ep10 – 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And...

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2023/06/04

In Today’s episode, I have some exciting news. I’m unveiling a brand-new guide to go along with this podcast. It’s called 13 Ways to Escape the Acoustic Asylum (And Ensure the Guitar Never Drives You Mad Again). Inside, you’ll discover 13 powerful ways to improve your playing, have more fun, and play real songs (as well as some original pieces of music). Plus, I’ll share tips to help you make all the songs you already know how to play sound even better. Have a listen for more, and to get the

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