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MicroLesson: 073 – How do I START Improvising on guitar? Remember to keep it simple! ML073

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

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

MicroLesson: 071 – Going from major to minor pentatonic scale by string bending

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In this MicroLesson (ML071), you'll learn how to over-bend a string in the major pentatonic scale (1 1/2 bend) which is a note from the minor pentatonic scale. So you'll stay in one position of major, and bend to minor. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 070 – A simple 4 note box to play an entire solo – Guitar Lesson

Easy blues lead guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML070), you'll learn how to play an entire B.B. King sounding lead using a simple 4 note box (in 2 octaves). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 069 – Mix triads & major pentatonic scale for EASY blues

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In this MicroLesson (ML069), you'll learn how to combine several triads and 1 position of the major pentatonic scale to play an easy blues (in any key). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 068 – Easy triad visualizations to help you improvise

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In this MicroLesson (ML068), you'll learn how to play major, minor, 7 chords, and the major and mixolydian scale and connect them to a single triad. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 064 – Call & Response, Jump Blues

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In this MicroLesson (ML064) you’ll learn a call & response style jump blues that is full of licks that you can steal! … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 062 – Call & Response Blues

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In this MicroLesson (ML062) you’ll learn a call & response blues that you can play by yourself on acoustic or electric guitar. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 059 – Bluegrass Style Rhythm with Fill Licks

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In this MicroLesson (ML059) you'll learn a short bluegrass composition that is packed full of bluegrass style fill lick ideas. It alternates between just 2 chords (C and G) and is something that you can play by yourself (no jam track needed). … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 054 – Easy Call and Response style Blues Guitar Lesson

Call and Response Style Blues Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML054) you'll learn how to play an easy "call and response" style blues composition that you can play in any key. You'll also learn how to play 2 note chords (great for working into your leads) … [Read more...]

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