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MicroLesson: 063 – Slow, Country Lead

slow country lead guitar

In this MicroLesson (ML063) you’ll learn a slow, country lead. Try working some of these licks into your leads when you improvise. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 059 – Bluegrass Style Rhythm with Fill Licks

bluegrass guitar lesson

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: 053 – 1, 4, 5 Blues Rhythm Ideas. Learn 2 Rhythm Patterns – Guitar Lesson

blues rhythm guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML053) you'll learn a couple of different chord voicings for the classic 1, 4, 5 chord progression. This is designed to give you new rhythm ideas that you can use when you improvise. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 049 – Learn 3 Essential Positions for Playing a 1, 4, 5 Chord Progression

1-4-5 Chord Progression in Different Positions

In this MicroLesson (ML049) you'll learn how to play a 1, 4, 5 chord progression (used in blues, rock, and country) by playing the chords in 3 different positions up the neck. This will allow you to easily change keys and play them in any key without the need for a capo. You'll also be able to use these positions when playing lead by targeting specific chord tones. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 046 – 2 Easy Rhythm Fill Licks in A – Guitar Lesson

fill lick guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML046) you'll learn how to play a rhythm pattern in the key of A that includes 2 easy fill licks. I'll also show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 043 – Embellishments over a G and C chord

Chord Embellishment Guitar Lesson

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: 040 – Chord Lick Idea (Transition From 1 to 4 Chord)

Blues Lick Idea Guitar Lesson

In this MicroLesson (ML040) you’ll learn an awesome chord lick that will transition you from the 1 to the 4 chord. This is easy to play and I'll show you how to transpose this and play it in any key. … [Read more...]

MicroLesson: 028 – Country Blues Solo Composition

country blues guitar lesson

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...]

MicroLesson: 003 – Chet Atkins Fingerstyle Rhythm in E

chet atkins guitar lesson

In this MicroLesson I'll show you how to play a Chet Atkins fingerstyle rhythm over an E chord. … [Read more...]

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