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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: 104 – 1 Note Can Give you the Harmonic Minor Sound

harmonic minor scale guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML104), you'll learn how to play (and hear) the harmonic minor scale when improvising lead in a minor key. 1 note can make all the difference! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 103 – Triads are the SECRET to good melody

triads are the secret lead guitar

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...]

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...]

How do I start a guitar solo? ML098

how do i start a guitar solo

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: 091 – Start improvising lead guitar right away using this simple technique.

improvise a lead guitar solo

In this MicroLesson (ML091) you'll learn a simple technique for improvising lead by visualizing a triangle and rectangle shape. Super simple. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 085 – Electric Blues By Yourself

electric blues guitar by yourself

In this MicroLesson (ML085) you’ll learn an electric blues composition that you can play by yourself. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 084 – Easy way to visualize the minor pentatonic scale

minor pentatonic scale

In this MicroLesson (ML084) you’ll learn an easy way to visualize the minor pentatonic scale and start using it to make music right away. Example included. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 076 – A few simple ideas for your blues – Guitar Lesson

simple blues guitar ideas

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: 075 – Chill, J.J. Cale style lead using just 3 fretted notes

3 note guitar solo

In this MicroLesson (ML075), you'll learn how to play an entire lead using just 3 fretted notes (4 if you count the bend). Take all of the variables off the table and start making music that you can feel. … [Read more...]

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