In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a bluesy version of "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" that's played fingerstyle. This is also a solo composition that requires no accompaniment AND it sounds great on acoustic or electric guitar. I'll also share my thoughts on how you can go about creating your own solo guitar compositions like this. … [Read more...]
Play a Slow Blues Composition By Yourself on Guitar (No Accompaniment) – EP268
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a solo blues composition on electric or acoustic guitar that requires no accompaniment. You'll be able to play this at ANY tempo and it will sound great - slow or fast. Just grab a guitar and a pick and start learning :) … [Read more...]
Learn a slow, minor key blues that’s played solo guitar (no accompaniment) – EP267
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a really cool minor key blues composition that can easily be played on acoustic or electric guitar. This is a stand-alone composition that requires no accompaniment (no jam tracks needed). Grab a guitar and a pick and learn this one! … [Read more...]
Solo Blues Guitar Lesson – Shuffle in G (No Accompaniment) – Learn Basic Chord Voicings – EP265
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a solo blues shuffle that doesn't require any accompaniment. You'll learn how to use different chord voicings when you improvise rhythm and lead. I'll also show you how to easily transpose this and play it in any key … [Read more...]
Solo Blues Guitar Lesson in the key of C – No Accompaniment Needed – EP262
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a slow and easy blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment required). I'll break down everything note for note and explain where the notes come from so that you can start to use all of these licks in your own playing. There are no open strings in this which makes it very easy to transpose and play in any key (I'll show you how to do it). … [Read more...]
“St. James Infirmary” Solo Guitar Composition – EP261
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a solo composition of the classic "St. James Infirmary". You'll be able to play this on your own (with a pick). No accompaniment required! In addition to showing you how to play everything, I'll explain where the notes come from and my thought process for creating a composition like this so that you can start to do this for your favorite songs. … [Read more...]
Amazing Grace Guitar Lesson – Blues Version – How To Play Amazing Grace on Guitar – EP258
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a bluesy version of the song "Amazing Grace". This is played solo guitar, so no accompaniment is required and it works on acoustic or electric guitar. In addition to showing you how to play the song, I'll explain my thought process for creating a composition like this from a common melody so that you can start to create your own. … [Read more...]
Jam With Just 2 Chords – Solo Guitar Composition – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP254
This week's guitar lesson is designed to show you how to jam on just 2 chords (Cm7 and F7). You'll be alternating back and forth between those 2 chords while playing chords, fill licks, and rhythm fills, to create a fun, funky stand-alone composition. It's like having a jam session with yourself :) … [Read more...]
Solo Country Guitar Composition – Country Guitar Lesson – EP250
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a stand-alone country style composition in the key of C that works on acoustic or electric guitar. No need for jam tracks or another person to accompany you - this is something that you can play completely on your own. I'll also explain where the notes come from so that you'll walk away understanding a whole new set of licks and how you can apply them to your own playing. … [Read more...]
Gospel Style Blues Guitar Lesson – Solo Composition (No Accompaniment Needed) – EP248
In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a gospel style blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment needed). You'll be using the "call and response" technique which is what allows you to play this on your own. I'll break down everything and show you how to play it note for note and explain where those notes come from so that you can start to create your own compositions like this one. Also, there were no open strings in this so you can easily transpose it to any … [Read more...]
