Ragtime Blues Guitar Lesson – Solo Guitar Lesson – EP189
In this ragtime blues guitar lesson, you’ll benefit in two ways. 1) You’ll learn a fun composition that requires no accompaniment, a composition that you can play on your own at whatever tempo you want which works on acoustic or electric guitar. 2) I’ll explain how to play the chord changes and where all of […]
Slow, Laid Back Groove (Bluesy) – Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson – EP188
This week’s guitar lesson is a slow, laid back groove that’s played in the key of D. You’ll be learning some J.J. Cale, Mark Knopfler, and David Gilmour licks in this composition. All 3 of those guitar players have one thing in common, and that is that they all are experts are saying a lot […]
Percussive Fingerstyle Blues Composition – Acoustic Blues Guitar Lesson – EP187
This lesson was designed to teach you how to play a percussive fingerstyle blues that requires no accompaniment. I’ll show you how to tap the strings on the off beats to create a rhythmic sound that accompanies your playing. I’ll also show you where these notes come from so that you can start to create […]
Boogie Woogie Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson (Includes 3 Levels) – EP186
This week’s guitar lesson features 3 boogie woogie style rhythms that can be played over the same MP3 jam track. Each rhythm is slightly more difficult than the previous in that the first one (Level 1) is the easiest and Level 3 is the most difficult. This lesson gives you 3 variations on how to […]
Western Swing Style Rhythm Guitar Lesson – EP185
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to spice up your rhythm playing with some jazzy sounding chord substitutes. Western Swing is a great format for this because it combines, blues, jazz, and country and creates techniques that can be applied to any of those styles. In addition to explaining the theory behind the chords, […]
Slow, Minor Key Blues in A – Both Rhythm and Lead Guitar Parts – EP184
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how play along with a slow, minor key jam track that is missing any guitar tracks. The jam track consists of a piano, bass, and drums and it’ll be up to you to fill in both rhythm and lead parts. I’ll show you how to alternate back and […]
Slow Blues in G – Includes Major Pentatonic Licks – EP183
In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a slow blues in the key of G focusing on major pentatonic scale licks. I’ll show you some easy patterns that you can connect to chord shapes so that you can easily improvise using the major pentatonic scale. I’ve also included the MP3 jam track […]
Blues Guitar With a Tempo Change – Rhythm and Lead – EP182
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a I, IV, V blues chord progression with a dramatic tempo change. The I chord is always played in a faster tempo. Going back and forth between these two tempos and learning how to slow down between them will help develop your sense of timing. […]
Zydeco Guitar Lesson – Cajun Style Rhythm and Lead – EP181
This is a Zydeco style rhythm guitar composition (with a lead part as well). I’ve got this lesson split into 3 different parts. The first part shows you how to play on the off-beat (between the beats). The second part utilizes a double stop (playing 2 strings at one) and allows you to play different […]
Away In A Manger Guitar Lesson – Bluesy Version – EP180
In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play the Christmas classic, “Away In a Manger” with no accompaniment. No MP3 jam track or accompaniment is required to play this. I’ll also talk through how you go about creating a solo composition from a familiar melody so that you can start creating your own solo […]
Mixolydian Mode – Learn To Play an Easy Jazz Blues Lead in this Guitar Lesson – EP179
In this bluesy, jazz guitar lesson. I’ll explain what Mixolydian mode is and how you can easily find the Mixolydian scale and use it in any key. I’ll also show you how to play this slow, easy bluesy, jazz lead in the key of B. You could do this on acoustic or electric guitar.
Carlos Santana Style Guitar Lesson – Dorian Mode Guitar Lesson – EP178
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a classic Carlos Santana style lead in the Dorian Mode. I’ll explain what the Dorian Mode is and how you can find it in any key. Carlos Santana often uses this mode when he plays, so what better way to showcase this mode than to play […]
Slow, Easy Delta Blues Composition Played Fingerstyle (Bri Lefty Blues) – EP177
This lesson is designed to show you how to play a relatively easy delta blues fingerstyle composition. I realize that the word “easy” is totally subjective and will mean different things for different players, but the truth is that fingerstyle playing is just awkward when you first try it. It’s awkward for everyone though. This […]
Eric Clapton (Cream Era) Blues Rock Guitar Lesson – EP176
In this Eric Clapton guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a rock, blues solo guitar composition (no accompaniment required). This uses the “call and response” technique, which means you alternate back and forth between rhythm and lead. The rhythm parts are inspired by Robin Trower, while all the lead licks are Eric Clapton licks […]
Raw, Down and Dirty Blues Trio Guitar Lesson – EP175
In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a raw, down and dirty sounding blues on electric guitar. You’ll learn how to fill the space in a blues trio, and accompany only a bass and drums. Guitar players in trios have to fill a lot of space and this lesson shows you how […]
Slow R&B Style Lead Guitar Lesson – “Lovely Lisa” – EP174
This guitar lesson is a slow, melodic lead played over an R&B style rhythm. This rhythm is made up of 4 chords in the key of A, with an interesting sounding F chord thrown in to keep things interesting. This lesson is designed to show you how to play the scale of the song key […]
Slow Country Lead Guitar Lesson in C – EP173
In this guitar lesson, I’ll show you how to play a slow and easy country lead in the key of C. This lesson is full of takeaways, including how to play around chord shapes, pedal steel licks, and double stops. I’ve tried to keep this one slow and fairly easy, so that anyone can follow […]
Solo Bluegrass Guitar Lesson – Composition on Acoustic Guitar – EP172
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a solo bluegrass composition on acoustic guitar (this can be played on electric as well). These solo compositions are a fantastic way to learn guitar because 1) you can set your own tempo and 2) you have a finished piece that you can perform for others. […]
Western Swing Style Guitar Lesson – Lead Guitar Lesson – EP171
In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a jazzy sounding, western swing lead over a I, IV, V chord progression for a much more melodic sounding lead. I’ll show you how to play a few jazz runs by targeting the notes within the chord. This gives you a much more melodic sounding lead, […]
How to use a Diminished Scale and Chord in a 12 Bar Blues – EP170
If you’re looking for a simple way to add a little jazz to your blues rhythm or lead, then you’ll love this lesson. I’ll show you how to use a diminished arpeggio and chord over the 4 chord in a 12 bar blues. This is a simple technique for adding a jazzy flair to your […]
