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 (ML074) 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...]
MicroLesson: 030 – R&B Style Rhythm (Easy)
In this MicroLesson (ML030) you’ll learn how to play a classic 50's style R&B rhythm on acoustic or electric guitar. I'll show you how to connect everything back to basic chord shapes so that you can easily transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 028 – Country Blues Solo Composition
In this MicroLesson (ML028) you’ll learn how to play an country blues composition that's played solo guitar (no accompaniment is required). Learn both the fill licks and the strum pattern in this composition. … [Read more...]
