In this kickoff episode of the Guitar Freaks Podcast, Justin dives into one of the most frustrating experiences for guitar players: feeling stuck on the fretboard. Despite knowing scale shapes and practicing regularly, many players freeze when it’s time to solo or connect ideas. Justin breaks down the three major reasons guitarists hit this wall: Memorizing patterns without context Staying stuck in one key Lacking a system to visualize the neck He shares a powerful story about his student Darren — and how a simple deck of fretboard cards sparked a breakthrough moment. That spark became the foundation for FretDeck, a tool designed to help guitarists finally see and understand the fretboard in all keys. This episode kicks off an 8-part series leading to the launch of FretDeck. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by scale patterns or confused about what to play next, this series is for you. 🎯 Join the FretDeck Kickstarter pre-launch page for early access and exclusive rewards. [Link in show notes]
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