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MicroLesson: ML114 – A must-know lick that works in just about everything! (The “G-Run” Lick)

must-know guitar lick

In this MicroLesson (ML114), In this week's guitar lesson, you'll learn how to integrate the classic Bluegrass, "G-Run" lick into just about any style and in any key! G Run Lick … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 088 – Diminished Blues in B

diminished blues in B guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML088) you’ll learn a slow diminished blues in B that you can play by yourself. No jam track needed. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 072 – How to actually USE the half step whole step (diminished) scale in the blues

half step whole step blues guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML072), you'll learn how to use diminished chords and diminished scales when playing blues lead guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 067 – Follow-up to EP453 – Acoustic Blues By Yourself

microlesson acoustic blues by yourself on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML067) you’ll learn how to play a simple call & response that uses 3 chords and fill licks from the major and minor pentatonic scales. Here's a link to the original EP453 lesson (with the jam track) … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 029 – Call and Response Blues Guitar Lesson

Easy Blues Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML029) you’ll learn how to play a simple call and response blues composition in which the "call" is the lead, and the "response" is the rhythm. You'll be alternating back and forth between them. The lead part is the same each time which makes it easy play (and remember). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 019 – Minor Key Blues Jam – Rhythm and Fill Licks

In this MicroLesson (ML019), you’ll learn how to have a solo jam session (no accompaniment required). You'll be playing just 3 chords and will be playing fill licks in-between those chords. I'll show you how to strum the rhythm part as well as what scales to use for playing the fill licks and where to play them. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 018 – Blues (Classic Rock & Roll) Rhythm Guitar Lesson

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML018), you’ll learn a new twist on a classic Chuck Berry style rhythm that allows you to easily play the 7th note along with the chord. There's also a rhythm fill that is played between each chord change. … [Read more...]

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Improvise a Ragtime Blues lead PLUS a fingerstyle rhythm – Guitar Lesson – EP613

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