Strumming feel harsh because your pick keeps “digging in” on the upstroke? That’s where we start—how to hold the pick, lighten the touch, and practice it in a way that actually sticks (without white-knuckle frustration). We also cover how many strings you really need on a G chord, getting fingers to land together during chord changes, Roman numerals for faster song-learning, pentatonic positions and modes, B minor barre chord fixes, and whether classical guitar helps with flamenco.

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Tuesday, March 12th, 2026 at 12pm PT/3pm ET.

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