“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 […]
Learn a slow, blues guitar lead using the major pentatonic scale. EP260
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a slow (B.B King inspired) lead in the key of F using the major pentatonic scale. I’ll give you several tips for incorporating major pentatonic scale licks into your solos when you improvise.
Learn a Classic Country Lead in this Country Guitar Lesson – Add Twang To Your Lead – EP259
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a classic country lead. I’ll break everything down and explain where all of the notes come from so that you can start to use some of these country licks when you improvise. The MP3 jam track is available in 2 tempos as well.
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 […]
Fingerstyle Blues Guitar Lesson – Solo Composition in the key of E – EP257
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a blues fingerstyle composition in the key of E. This works well on acoustic or electric guitar. I’ll explain where all of the notes and chords come from and how it’s constructed so that you can start creating your own fingerstyle compositions like this one.
Classic Minor Key Blues Lead (in C Minor) – Blues Guitar Lesson EP256
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a minor key blues lead in C minor. You’ll be playing the chord changes as well as staying within the key of the song (explained in the video). This is made up of influences by Santana, Eric Clapton, and David Gilmour. To learn how to […]
Driving Blues Rhythm Created with Triads – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP255
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a driving blues rhythm by playing triads and double stops. I’ll show you where these triads come from so that you can start to use them when you improvise. Strum patterns are included. The MP3 jam track with this lesson is available in multiple tempos […]
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 🙂
Guitar and Mandolin (Tribute To Levon Helm) – Learn How To Accompany Another Instrument – EP253
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll be learning how to play along with a mandolin by creating an interesting and melodic lead. When only 2 instruments are involved you have to be very careful about not over playing and always remembering to compliment the other instrument. This lesson is a tribute to the late Levon […]
Soulful, Blues Lead Played Over a Gospel Style Chord Progression – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP252
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a soulful, blues lead over a gospel style chord progression. This is played in the key of G, but I’ll show you how to relate all of the notes / licks back to common chord shapes so that you can use these licks in any […]
Easy Blues Lead Using Just 4 Notes – Blues Guitar Lesson – EP251
In this week’s blues guitar lesson, I’ll show you how to improvise a blues lead using only 4 notes. This forces you to be creative and helps emphasize the importance of phrasing (so that you don’t sound like you’re stuck in a scale). You’ll also be using the “call and response” blues technique in this […]
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 […]
Blues Lead Guitar in a Minor Key (Key of A) – Guitar Lesson EP249
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a blues lead over a minor progression. Most of what you’ll be playing comes from the minor pentatonic scale and you’ll be staying in the key of the song (not playing the chord changes). Lot’s of good blues licks to steal in this one 🙂
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 […]
Learn 3 Classic Blues Rhythms That Can Be Played In Any Key – EP247
In this weeks guitar lesson, I’ll show you how to play 3 classic blues rhythm patterns that you’ll be able to play in any key. These are the main chord voicings I use when improvising rhythm. This lesson comes with 12 jam tracks so you can practice playing in multiple keys and at multiple tempos.
Classic Rock Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP246
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn a driving, classic rock style rhythm on electric guitar in the style of the Rolling Stones. The 2nd half includes a lead part in which you’ll be playing the chord changes.
Jam Band Blues Lead Guitar Lesson – Using the Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales – EP245
In this week’s guitar lesson I’ll show you how to play a lead on top of a jam band style jam track (think Allman Brothers). You’ll learn to do a lot with just 5 notes out of the major pentatonic scale. The first half is all major pentatonic, the 2nd half is minor pentatonic. MP3 […]
Solo Electric Blues Guitar Lesson – Using Hybrid Picking – EP244
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a Ry Cooder / Sonny Landreth inspired blues composition on electric guitar that uses the hybrid picking technique. You’ll be “picking” all of the base notes while “plucking” the melody with your ring and middle finger. I’d encourage you to try this, even if you’ve […]
Have a Jam Session with Yourself in this Solo Blues Shuffle Composition – EP243
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll have a jam session with yourself by playing both the “call” and “response” parts of this acoustic blues shuffle composition. This isn’t your typical 1, 4, 5 chord progression. You’ll learn how to alternate between the 1 and the 5 chord, which is relatively easy to do and sounds […]
Learn How to Play Harmonized Leads When Improvising – Country Guitar Lesson – EP242
In this week’s guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to use harmonized leads when you improvise and how to connect those leads to basic chord shapes so that you can easily find them. I’ll show the pattern for playing both harmonized 3rds and harmonized 6ths.
