In this MicroLesson, I'll walk you through my thought process for how to start a guitar solo. In addition, you'll learn how to start with a basic 3 note major chord arpeggio, and slowly make a more sophisticated sounding lead by adding intervals. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 087 – Simple, Happy Guitar Melody
In this MicroLesson (ML087) you’ll learn a simple, happy guitar melody that you can play by yourself. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 076 – A few simple ideas for your blues – Guitar Lesson
In this MicroLesson (ML076), you'll learn a few simple ideas that you can integrate into your blues guitar. Works in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 074 – Blend the major and minor pentatonic scales in 1 position
This MicroLesson is a follow-up to ML073 - we will be building on the concepts in that lesson and will introduce the major pentatonic scale. This lesson includes examples of how to blend the major and minor pentatonics. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 073 – How do I START Improvising on guitar? Remember to keep it simple! ML073
In this MicroLesson (ML073), you'll learn a simple song that uses 3 chords and 5 unique notes. This is a great starting point for learning to improvise! … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 066 – Chicago Blues (Solo)
In this MicroLesson (ML066) you’ll learn a Chicago blues style rhythm that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 057 – Learn 3 Classic Rhythm Styles on Guitar (Blues, Bluegrass, and Folk)
In this MicroLesson (ML057) you'll learn how to strum 3 classic rhythms on guitar. Blues, bluegrass, and folk. Don't get too caught up in the labels of the patterns (I had to call them something) - you can use these techniques in just about anything. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 056 – 1, 4, 5 Blues Chords in Multiple Positions on the neck
In this MicroLesson (ML056) you'll learn how to play a blues rhythm progression (1, 4, 5 chords) in multiple positions up the neck of the guitar using 2 chord shapes from the CAGED system. Fill licks are included as well. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 044 – Easy Fill Licks Over G and C Chords
In this MicroLesson (ML044) I'm continuing what we started in the previous MicroLesson (ML043) by looking at some things that you can do to 2 basic chords to enhance them. In this lesson you'll learn 2 fill licks (one over a G, and one over a C chord) that you can use when jamming or improvising. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 043 – Embellishments over a G and C chord
In this MicroLesson (ML043) I'll show you how to play some simple, but powerful embellishments over a G and C chord. The goal of this lesson is to make your rhythm playing more interesting. … [Read more...]
