Hosted by Neil D Santos · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 19 episodes
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The Guitar Underground is a podcast about guitar, creativity, and inspiration. Hosted by guitarist and educator Neil Santos, the show explores smarter ways to practice, think, and grow on the instrument while connecting guitar to life, mindset, and community.
Neil D Santos hosts The Guitar Underground, a music show with 19 episodes published.
Ever feel trapped inside the exact same pentatonic box every single time you solo? In this episode of Guitar Underground, host Neil Santos breaks down the legendary pentatonic style of Jimi Hendrix to show you how he ach
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If you are tired of your guitar improvisation feeling predictable, learning how to improvise over different genres is the ultimate way to break out of your comfort zone. In this episode of the Guitar Underground, host Ne
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Struggling to make your guitar solos sound truly musical rather than just busy? In this episode of the Guitar Underground, your host, Neil Santos, breaks down the power of musical dynamics and how mastering contrast can
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Stop letting mindless guitar noodling ruin your progress and start playing with purpose today. This video provides a complete roadmap to help you transition from unfocused practice to intentional playing so you can final
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What does it really take to become a professional guitarist? In this episode of the Guitar Underground Podcast, Neil Santos sits down with full-time musician Kevin Herrera to talk about discipline, practice, performance,
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Soloing over chord changes doesn't have to be a confusing mess of complex jazz theory and endless arpeggios. In this video, I show you how to master soloing over chord changes using the simple pentatonic framework you al
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The biggest lie in guitar practice is that mastering scales will automatically make you sound musical. If your solos feel like boring technical exercises, it’s time to stop climbing ladders and start making music.Summary
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Are you struggling to play without a guide or feeling stuck in your guitar progress? If you find yourself relying on backing tracks every time you pick up your instrument, you might actually be slowing down your growth a
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Unlock your full potential on the fretboard by mastering the Pentatonic Scale using a "less is more" philosophy. Learn how limiting your choices can actually lead to faster decisions and more intentional, professional-so
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In this episode of Guitar Underground, I sit down with my longtime friend and former Berklee roommate, Pedro Arevalo, for a wide-ranging conversation about music, creativity, and the journey of becoming a professional mu
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Ready to stop wandering aimlessly through scales and start playing intentional, professional solos? Mastering target tones is the secret bridge between hearing a melody in your head and making it a reality on the fretboa
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I’m thrilled to welcome Justin Sours from GuitarMadeEZ to the Guitar Underground to discuss his journey building one of the web's most successful music channels. In this exclusive interview, Justin breaks down the teachi
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Great guitar solos serve the song — not the ego.If your guitar solos feel impressive but somehow don’t fit the music, this lesson will show you why.Many guitar players fall into the trap of overplaying, trying to show ev
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Do you feel like you sound generic or just like everyone else when you pick up your instrument? In this episode of Guitar Underground, we dive deep into finding your signature guitar style so you can stop sounding like a
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Master the pentatonic scale and learn how to navigate the entire fretboard by using the 5 secret "landmarks" that connect every shape. If you have ever felt stuck inside a single box or find it difficult to move beyond b
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Tired of feeling like you're just guessing where to go next when you improvise? Discover how to stop the "noodle trap" and finally start hearing what to play before your fingers ever touch the strings. In this episode of
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Guitar courses are everywhere — but why do so many players still feel confused? If you’ve taken online guitar lessons and still don’t feel musical, this episode breaks down exactly why. In this video, I share 5 ways guit
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Why do some guitarists sound musical… while others feel stiff and mechanical — even after years of practice?In this episode of Guitar Underground, Neil Santos breaks down the myth of the “natural musician” and explains w
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Fretboard mastery is one of the most misunderstood ideas in guitar playing. In this episode of Guitar Underground, Neil Santos breaks down what fretboard mastery actually means — and why it has far less to do with memori
Show notesWhy do so many guitarists quit — even after years of playing? In this episode of The Guitar Underground, Neil Santos talks candidly about the five most common reasons guitarists walk away from the instrument — and five p
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