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Classic Blues by yourself (on acoustic or electric guitar) – Full of Blues lick ideas – Guitar Lesson EP612

classic blues by yourself on guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a stand-alone blues composition that requires no jam track, just grab any guitar in standard tuning and follow along with this classic Blues in the key of A. Lots of licks to steal in this one! … [Read more...]

Funky Dorian Groove + Swing rhythm strum pattern for your right hand – Guitar Lesson – EP611

funky dorian groove guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a funky rhythm and lead using the notes from the Dorian Scale, plus a shuffle strum pattern that is used throughout for the right hand. … [Read more...]

Blues chord ideas that you may not know about! Guitar Lesson – EP591

blues chord ideas

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn several chord ideas that you can use in your Blues rhythm or lead. Enjoy! … [Read more...]

Solo using just 1 string! A great way to HEAR the intervals – Guitar Lesson EP579

solo using just 1 string

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to hear the intervals of scales by using just 1 string for your entire lead. I'll walk you through how to play Pentatonic and Dorian scales and basically find ANY scale using your ear. … [Read more...]

Use chord shapes from The CAGED System to play solo Blues guitar – Blues guitar lesson – EP578

the caged system guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn a solo blues composition that gives you something really fun to play, while providing a great way to practice chord positions from The CAGED System. … [Read more...]

Play like a PRO with these 3 Triad positions – Guitar Lesson – EP574

triad guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson you'll learn how to sound like a Pro by using these 3 essential Triad positions (giving you a total of 6 triads). You'll learn both major and minor versions. … [Read more...]

Blues rhythm comping ideas using 2 note and 3 note chords (Dyads and Triads) – Guitar Lesson – EP553

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn blues rhythm comping ideas in 3 different positions on the fretboard, while using simple 2 note and 3 note chords. … [Read more...]

Chicago Blues jam by yourself on guitar! – Includes TAB on Screen – Gutiar Lesson – EP543

Chicago Blues jam by yourself on guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to play a Chicago Blues style rhythm and lead by yourself (no jam track needed) on electric guitar. You'll be learning both how to play a shuffle rhythm as well as a call & response. … [Read more...]

These 3 Fretboard Shapes allow you to play harmony & melody all over the neck – Guitar Lesson EP540

3 fretboard shapes guitar lesson

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to improvise a harmonized lead up and down the fretboard, using just 3 shapes. … [Read more...]

Jazz up your Blues with these rhythm ideas! Jazz / blues guitar lesson – EP536

jazz up your blues guitar

In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to convert a standard blues composition into a much jazzier sounding progression (for both rhythm and lead) by working in the 2-5-1 chord progression in various ways. … [Read more...]

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Classic Blues by yourself (on acoustic or electric guitar) – Full of Blues lick ideas – Guitar Lesson EP612

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