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MicroLesson: ML117 – Playing lead over a Blues Turnaround. Which note to land on and how to time it! Guitar Lesson

Land on these notes when playing Blues Lead

In this MicroLesson (ML117), you'll learn how to play lead over the Blues Turnaround. Specifically, which note to land on and how to get the timing right. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML116 – Mixing Triads with Pentatonics gives you endless Blues lead ideas – Guitar Lesson

triads and pentatonics for blues guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML116), you'll learn how to take a few basic Triad shapes and mix them with both the minor and major pentatonic scales in one small area of the fretboard (on the top 3 strings) to create some amazing sounding Blues lead ideas - including highlighting chord tones! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML108 – Want better rhythm chops? Learn These Must-Know Blues Rhythm Ideas!

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML108) you'll learn essential Blues rhythm techniques that will elevate your rhythm and give it a more polished, professional sound. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 106 – A quick guide to improvising over chord changes. Guitar improvising made easy!

playing the chord changes on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML106), you'll learn how to improvise a lead over the chord changes, while targeting those chord tones to create a more melodic sounding lead. I'll show you an easy way to visualize the whole process by first seeing the chords, then playing through the arpeggios, then layering in the major scale. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: ML105 – Blending the Pentatonics using the “SLIDEY” lick.

blending the pentatonic scales on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML105), you'll learn how to play a fun little slidey lick to blend the major and minor pentatonic scale, giving you lots of options when improvising! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 102 – The Covid Blues

covid blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML102) you’ll learn a blues lead that you can play by yourself, outlining the chord changes. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 101 – Summer Chill

Summer chill tablature

In this MicroLesson (ML101) you’ll learn a slow, chill melody that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 099 – Outside Blues

blues guitar tab

In this MicroLesson (ML099) you’ll learn a slow and easy blues that you can play by yourself. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 096 – Springtime Blues

springtime blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML096) you'll learn a fun little ragtime blues composition that you can play by yourself. Titled: "Springtime Blues" … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 095 – Strat Blues: 1 to the 5 Chord

strat blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML095) you'll learn a short blues composition that goes back and forth between the 1 chord and the 5 chord. … [Read more...]

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