MicroLesson (ML111) - Have you ever been in a situation where a person (or people) are strumming cowboy chords and you want to play a different rhythm, to compliment what's going on without copying what they're doing? This lesson is exactly that. 3 triad positions (on the first 3 strings) that will allow you to play major and minor chords all over the fretboard. … [Read more...]
MicroLesson: 103 – Triads are the SECRET to good melody
In this MicroLesson (ML103), I'll explain how using triads can make a huge difference in the way you improvise a melody, and how to combine them with the pentatonic scales. … [Read more...]
How do I start a guitar solo? ML098
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 (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...]
