Solo Blues Composition in A (Jazzy Chords) – EP134
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a solo compositions (with a pick) in the key of A. This isn’t your traditional 1, 4, 5 chord progression. I’ve added several major and minor 7th chords to give it more of a jazzy feel. The first time through you’ll just be playing the […]
Jazzy Blues Rhythm and Lead – EP133
In this jazzy / blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play an up-tempo, poppy sounding rhythm the first time through. The second time through you’ll be changing scales to match the chords while playing lead, giving you a more sophisticated sounding lead. You’ll also learn how to play double stops (2 notes that are […]
Boogie Woogie Blues Guitar – EP132
In this guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a boogie woogie rhythm and lead in the key of A. This works on electric or acoustic guitar and is played with no accompaniment. The first time through you’ll play the rhythm part, and the second time through you’ll be combining lead and rhythm. The entire […]
Country Blues Guitar Lesson – EP131
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play an original composition which alternates back and forth between a D5 chord and a C. In addition to learning the strumming pattern for the rhythm, you’ll also be playing several lead fill licks in between the chords (and learn what scales they come from). I titled […]
Mixing The Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales – EP130
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how beneficial it is to combine the major and minor pentatonic scales. This lesson comes with visual diagrams to help you visualize the overlap between the two scales. It also comes with a total of 6 licks that you can use to practice with (licks that combine both scales). […]
“Key To The Highway” Style Blues – 1, 5, 4 chord progression – EP129
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play an 8 bar blues in the style of the song, “Key To The Highway”. The other thing that is unique about this lesson is the chord progression which is a 1, 5, 4 progression. This mixes up the order of the 4 and 5 chord […]
Silent Night Guitar Lesson – EP128
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play the classic Christmas melody, Silent Night. You’ll learn this in the solo guitar style (no accompaniment) and will play it with a pick (although you could play this fingerstyle if you were more comfortable). This is an easy arrangement and can be played by anyone from […]
Solo Blues Guitar Lesson in A – Standard 12 Bar Blues – EP127
In this lesson we’re going back to basics regarding the blues. I realized it’s been a while since I’ve created a standard 12 bar blues (I, IV, V progression). I wanted to create a solo guitar composition so that you can play this one completely on your own, no jam track required. These no accompaniment […]
Driving Blues Rhythm (With Lead Fills) in G – EP126
This is a blues guitar lesson that can be played on either electric or acoustic guitar, although I think it sounds best on electric with some fuzz or overdrive. I’ve been listening to a lot of Gary Clark lately and I wanted to try to create something that was similar to his style of electric […]
Country Rhythm and Lead Guitar Lesson (Bluesy) – EP125
In this country guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a classic country boogie woogie style rhythm (in the key of D) as well as a pedal steel style, country lead. I’ve often found that when I try to learn country guitar, I become frustrated because it’s usually played at such an insanely fast tempo. […]
“Alfie” – Original Acoustic Guitar Composition – Guitar Lesson – EP124
In this acoustic guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a solo guitar composition played with a pick. The song is titled, “Alfie” after my dear old cat that had to be put to sleep this week. He was a very faithful companion and followed me everywhere I went. He would also come sit and […]
Vintage Jam – Rock Guitar Lesson – EP123
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a vintage (Robin Trower style) rhythm guitar in the Part 1 video. The Part 2 video contains a lead that is made up of influences like Dave Mason, Carlos Santana, and Peter Green. I’ll break down everything note for note and show you how to play […]
Elmore James Style Rhythm and Lead (Simulated Slide) – EP122
In this blues guitar lesson you’ll learn how to play a classic Elmore James style rhythm and lead on electric guitar. You’ll learn how to emulate Elmore James’ classic slide licks, without even using a slide. This is a technique that is commonly used in blues lead guitar. You’ll hear artists like Billy Gibbons from […]
Acoustic Blues in G – No Accompaniment – EP121
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a blues arrangement with a pick that requires no accompaniment. This is something that can be played on either acoustic or electric guitar and is lots of fun to play! It’s also not that difficult, so even beginner guitar players should give it a try. […]
Hybrid Picking Blues Shuffle – Guitar Lesson – EP120
In this lesson, you’ll learn how to play a blues guitar shuffle in the key of E, played using a hybrid picking technique. Hybrid picking is when you use a pick to play the lower (bass) strings and you use a finger on your right hand to play the higher strings, either playing a melody […]
Cream (Eric Clapton) Style Guitar Lesson – EP119
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a lead using several of the signature licks that Eric Clapton used when he played in Cream. It’s hard to believe that he was only 21 years old and had only been playing the guitar for 6 years or so. Clapton was (and still is) a […]
Vintage R&B (Rhythm and Lead) Guitar Lesson – EP118
I had a chance to spend a few days in Memphis, TN last weekend and while I was there I took the Sun Studio tour. I highly recommend that tour to any musician – so much history in that small building! Throughout the tour they were playing some of the great Sun Records recordings by […]
Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm and Lead – EP117
This lesson is split into 2 very different parts. The rhythm guitar part is played using a Chet Atkins fingerstyle technique on acoustic guitar, whereas the lead guitar part is a bluesy lead played on electric guitar (so this is essentially 2 lessons in one). I don’t use a thumbpick when playing fingerstyle, but if […]
Lead Blues Guitar Lesson In The Style of Buddy Guy – EP116
In this blues guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a lead part on electric guitar in the style of the great Buddy Guy. Buddy is famous for his stage presence and showmanship, but underneath all of that is an excellent blues guitar player who has influenced just about everyone. If you haven’t had a […]
Bluesy Lead Guitar With Piano – EP115
In this guitar lesson, you’ll learn how to play a blues lead along on top of a piano backing track. It can be great practice (and fun) to strip music down to it’s rawest form and try to play something that is interesting and complementary to the other instrument. This style of playing forces you […]
