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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...]

MicroLesson: 074 – Blend the major and minor pentatonic scales in 1 position

blend major and minor pentatonic scales

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

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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

half step whole step blues guitar lesson

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

string bending guitar lesson

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

triads major pentatonic scale blues guitar

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: 067 – Follow-up to EP453 – Acoustic Blues By Yourself

microlesson acoustic blues by yourself on guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML067) you’ll learn how to play a simple call & response that uses 3 chords and fill licks from the major and minor pentatonic scales. Here's a link to the original EP453 lesson (with the jam track) … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 066 – Chicago Blues (Solo)

chicago blues guitar lesson

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: 064 – Call & Response, Jump Blues

call & response blues guitar lesson

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

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