This week's guitar lesson is the final lesson in this 5 part mini-series on The CAGED System, where we'll do a deep dive into the "D" Shape. You'll learn how to play major and minor chords, scales, and arpeggios in this shape, and how to actually use it by learning a lead in the 2nd half of the video. … [Read more...]
Chet Atkins style blues guitar tutorial – Fingerstyle Guitar Lesson – EP550
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a fingerstyle blues composition that's played in the style of Chet Atkins. No jam track needed. … [Read more...]
This 4 note scale pattern can change the way you improvise lead guitar! Guitar Lesson – EP549
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a 4 note scale pattern that we will be applying to the minor pentatonic scale to create a cascading sound when playing between notes. … [Read more...]
Bluegrass guitar lick ideas! You can play this one by yourself – Bluegrass Style Guitar Lesson EP548
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several classic Bluegrass licks that are played in open position. You can do this one by yourself (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]
Using Chord Tones and Voice Leading to Guide Your Melody on Guitar – Guitar Lesson – EP546
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to use chord tones to guide your melody when you improvise lead guitar. This is a different approach to lead than simply playing the notes of a scale. … [Read more...]
How to hear & use the minor scales on guitar (Natural Minor, Melodic, Harmonic & Dorian Mode) – EP542
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to hear the unique sounds of the 3 minor scales (Natural Minor, Harmonic Minor, and Melodic Minor), plus Dorian Mode. You'll also learn how to use them when improvising. … [Read more...]
Mapping the fretboard for a slow, country style lead – Guitar Lesson – EP538
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn the difference between playing a solo "in the key", versus outlining the chords of the song. You'll also be visualizing various chord shapes all over the fretboard to highlight those notes, and give your lead a more melodic sound. … [Read more...]
Acoustic Ragtime Blues by yourself on guitar. Guitar Lesson – EP534
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a solo ragtime acoustic blues composition (no jam track required). Each lick will be explained and related back to familiar chord positions. … [Read more...]
Blending the Major & Minor Pentatonic scales in 3 ZONES on the fretboard – Guitar Lesson – EP530
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to go back and forth between the major and minor pentatonic scales using a single note as an anchor. You'll learn this in 3 zones (or regions) of the fretboard. … [Read more...]
These simple chord substitutions are a game changer for improvising on guitar! Guitar Lesson – EP529
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to visualize and play several easy chord substitutions that will help you add color to basic chords. … [Read more...]